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Monday, 29 September 2008 22:22 |
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Let me scream!! Sophie talked to me today. Well she tried. Andy was at the unit and I phoned to see how everything was. As usual Andy put the mobile to her ear and I started my usual ramblings. Well sophie made the most amazing sounds it is between a babys contented moan after a good cuddle and the confused, frightened sound of a baby thats woken and is unsure where it is. However it is the most wonderfull noise to me. Long may it go on and improve untill one day my fantastic brave daughter will once again answer my questions of which there are many. Work hard sophie love mumxx |
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Thursday, 25 September 2008 20:50 |
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Life has a strange way of reminding you of what you have lost, and doing when your are least expecting it. It is my birthday on Saturday and I am not looking forward to it. Its not the age thing I am worried about but the fact that my best friend will not be attending. We will visit on Sunday, we will smile, laugh and put a brave face on, but truth be told its never gonna be the same, from now on I will have a new friend some would say, dont look back but have u really tried it???? |
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Friday, 12 September 2008 20:24 |
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 Today was a big day for Sarah, who has visited Sophie and encouraged her on her road to recovery. Sarah is one of her best friends who has taken it upon herself to provide the emotional support and encouragement to Sophie, and yet she moves onto University to get her qualifications for guess what, "Nursing".
Our thanks and love and best wishes goto Sarah in her quest to help others, and although goodbyes are hard they are not permanent. A quick journey up to waterloo and clandestine meetings in some Starbucks, in London will soon ease Sarahs worries!! We took Sophie around town today with Sarah and bought Sophie a TV for her room courtesy of the friends of Amanda Steers. Sophie is now watching Nemo and "Four Weddings and a Funeral [Hugh Grant]. Our heartfelt thanks to all those that wanted to help Sophie. Much love to you all Andy and Ali xxx |
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 07:16 |
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When I say appalling I am obviously referring to the great British weather and not Sophie! She is doing Fab as well as can be expected. She smiles and follows us around the room, which is great for the kids and us. Her therapy hasn't stopped and is as intensive as ever, no summer break for Sophie. S o in an effort to stimulate her and get her out with the family we decide to make a rush for it on one summers day to Longleat. A glorious day with some of the nursing staff joining us with their kids on THEIR DAY OFF! The staff at Longleat looked after us brilliantly, enabling Sophie to get on to the Safari Boats alongside the driver at the front, a whole train carriage to ourselves, and generally being really nice people. It was the first time my mum had seen Sophie [other than pictures] since we lost my Dad in February and so a very emotional and happy day for both of us. The last time she saw Sophie she was on life support in an intensive care unit, so you can imagine her joy. It was a long day for Sophie but she enjoyed the attention, it was great therapy for her siblings and they enjoyed being with her outside the hospital. Roll on more days out..... |
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008 10:51 |
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 After 9 months we mange to get Sophie back to St Mary's to see her beloved team. Whilst the result wasn't too hot [we lost 2 - 1] the atmosphere seemed to bring out the best in Sophie. She loved every minute of it!
It was like a well oiled machine in full operation to get her to St Mary's. Both myself and Ali had to be trained to give Sophie her vital drugs. The nurse [Jo a massive footie fan] and senior physio Gina [not so massive football fan] had planned it extensively and the Southampton team had a room ready for Sophie, St Johns ambulance were aware and on standby. The biggest smile from Sophie came when the goal was scored as the stadium erupted. Whats more outstanding is her ability to stay awake the whole day and only crashed out for 2 whole days when her head hit the pillow back at Bath later that evening! After the match we took Sophie into reception to meet her stars, and David McGoldrick came out to see her with his family as did Lee Holmes and Andrew Surman. The manager then came out and seemed very stuck for words... We would like to pass our thanks to Michael Wilde, Jordan Sibley, Kelly Southwell and David Luker for making it all possible and run smoothly and welcome Sophie back into the club. |
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Diary
After many requests decided to publish a daily diary.