Over the last 10 years Callum taught me how to step up and hold his hand as he shares his world with me. His world is extraordinary full of strength, hope, love, possibilities, compassion and real belief anything is possible. His smile is beautiful and I will do anything to ensure he always smiles and…
disability
A Perfect Day – Having a disabled child does not mean…
Having a disabled child does not mean you do not also share perfect days. I celebrate each day with my children no matter how hard situations become particularly as Callum’s needs grow and he has grown up fast into a beautiful 15 year old loving son and younger brother. I refuse to let the additional life…
A Diwali Wish
Every child should be given the chance to grab life and the many opportunities available. However for many of us we have huge mountains to climb with our disabled children as we face continuous barriers and have endless challenges on clearing a path for our disabled child to belong in society, to belong in our…
My Son’s Journey – His Battle Through His First Year
My son Callum was born on 2nd May 1999 at just 28 weeks. He was in the pre-mature babies unit for several months. I remember the doctors decided there was no time to give me any pain relief as Callum was struggling and they could not wait. I remember screaming as they cut me to…
A mother’s promise to her son of a life full of love, friendship and adventures:
For those who know my son Callum you will be familiar with his extraordinary life journey. From the day he was born (three months too early!) he fought for his life, through his strength I grew strong; through his courage I grew more determined that he would live life to the full as much as…