LIAM'S JOURNEY

We have had a good week for the last week of the school holidays.  I took the kids to the movies one day and to the gym a couple of times where they did a bit of a “jump jam” session which they had a marvellous time at.  On Friday Carol and I took them to do a spot of ten pin bowling, and we were a bit upset when we were beaten by a 6 year old and an 8 year old.  Always next time I guess!

I attended Kyah’s 3rd birthday party yesterday, her parents Shanell and Jason had brought it forward as they know that she will not make it till her actual birthday next month.  It was a big decision to go, I did hesitate as I was unsure about all the emotions that were to be faced.  In the end Catherine (another CCF Mum) and I packed up some meals and presents and headed in, minus our children.  (Liam and Ash were both at parties).  I am so pleased that we went, it was such a celebration for Kyah and the family, and it blew away all the sadness I was feeling to see them and be able to not only say goodbye, but feel like we were helping in some small minute way.  It was also great to see that Kyah was awake and alert for most of it, and aware of what was happening around her.  They are and awesome and inspiring family. 

Today we got up early (lucky I enjoyed my last sleep in for the holidays yesterday) as we were participating in the Tour of Waikanae.  This essentially is a bike ride around Waikanae, which you can choose either the 25, 50, 75 or 100km options.  Jasper took Jessica, Amelia and Liam on the 25k route, so that Olivia and I could attempt the 50k track as her and I are doing the Cycle Challenge around Lake Taupo in late November.  It has been a beautiful day, and I even have a little bit of sunburn to show for it!  The kids did really well and enjoyed the ride, and Olivia was brilliant, keeping up with a fast pace and we completed the course in just over 2 hours.  I will post the finshline photos when we get them.

We spent the rest of the day at the beach, and had a BBQ for dinner.  All and all it has been a fantastic weekend to end a fantastic week.  Can’t say I’m too upset about the end of the holidays tho!

Liam is scheduled for his surgery on Wednesday at Hutt Hospital, we are first on the list again so are due there at 7.15 in the morning.  He will be in surgery for about 2 hours, and if the area is free of tumour they will take out his portacath which will be good as he needs to have it flushed every 4 weeks at the moment.  We will be staying at the hospital for about 2 days, so I will update the blog after the surgery, so all fingers crossed please for a clean and clear result.

Hope this finds everyone well

Becs