Monthly Archives: July 2012

This week the hospitals…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Yesterday we had hydro. This was Nick’s first session ‘going it alone’. There was, I think, a fair amount of trepidation. Bear in mind that, not so very long ago, Nick could not stand in the pool without being held. … Continue reading →

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A good day

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Sue Vincent

It has been an unexpectedly and delightfully busy week. One of those weeks when things seem to have gone right for no other reason than simple joy. Even the weather has behaved. Getting ready this morning to go to Nick’s … Continue reading →

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Demented hobbit dance again…

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Sue Vincent

A very short, yet jubilant entry today.   Nick had a hydrotherapy appointment with Julie and Deryn who run Aqua-Rehab, a private venture. The two of them are amazing in what they do for their clients, both physically and emotionally. … Continue reading →

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A Digression

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Today I digress. I confess I cannot resist, as, like my co-author, I feel like a child waiting for Christmas. However, while we await the imminent release date, here is a link to the website for our forthcoming book “The … Continue reading →

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Unexpected friends

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sue Vincent

I had email this morning from a lovely lady I feel is fast becoming a friend. She has lived through her own horror story, and that tale is hers alone to tell, so I shall not share it here. She … Continue reading →

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Loss

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Sue Vincent

It is always heart-breaking to lose someone we love. Death is inherent in life, loss something we all must bear. We know this. We may embrace it with love and sadness, rail against it or shy away from it. But … Continue reading →

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Below the Surface

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Looking at the wonderful photos I have posted of Nick lately, it is hard to imagine there is anything ‘wrong’ with him. He looks simply an attractive young man, happy, healthy and whole. That is all one sees on the … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Nick and Faith went away on holiday.. and guess what sailed into the bay… His face just says it all 🙂

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 There are many…

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Sue Vincent

  There are many things I could write about the emotional effects caused by an injury such as that suffered by my son. Everyone whose life is touched by something like this has to deal with the consequences at some … Continue reading →

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Punishment

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Once Nick had settled back home, his personal battle began in earnest. The day would begin with breathing exercises, facial exercises, stretches.. and when he had stretched, I would stretch his muscles and tendons some more. It must have been … Continue reading →

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