Tag Archives: coma

Scarlet Ribbons update from Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

We have just completed a trailer for Scarlet Ribbons, and wanted to share it with all of you, along with one of the best reviews we had for this book. The trailer wasn’t easy to do, and we would love … Continue reading →

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My son, the triathlete…

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

You may know my son’s story. For once, I have no problem repeating it for those who do not. I have a very good reason for it that I have been bursting to share! In 2009 my son was 25… … Continue reading →

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How to eat an elephant

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Sue Vincent

“I could have got the Eye of Horus, but that’s the School… this seemed more appropriate.” The little pewter charm of Anubis lay in my hand…. The Opener of the Ways… a perfect symbol. I was going to need a … Continue reading →

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Bursting

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I have been dying to write this post… Imagine the house hobbit bouncing up and down with glee… and a Mum prouder than you can imagine… and a heart full to bursting. You know my eldest’s son’s story…how, four years … Continue reading →

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Possum ergo facit – I can therefore I do.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Sue Vincent

Today, as I watched my son walk a few steps unsupported down the hallway of the home in which he lives independently, preparing to walk his bride to be down the aisle in a few months’ time, I was struck … Continue reading →

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Refuse to Lose

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Sue Vincent

I have just witnessed a miracle. And no, that is not a melodramatic statement. Simply true. I just watched my son walk again. Unsupported. For the first time in three and a half years. Five steps. Yes it has already … Continue reading →

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Reality according to Facebook

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sue Vincent

The past day or so has been quite surreal. I have watched the new year as the world has turned coming to friends across the globe. Although I sat here alone, or went about the daily business of housework, writing … Continue reading →

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P.T.S.D a post revisited

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Sue Vincent

It is, I am told, Mental Health Awareness week. Alienora Taylor wrote of her own experience in her blog today. I have chosen to repost the piece below. It can happen to any of us, for whatever reason. For me it was … Continue reading →

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To a friend

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Sue Vincent

Email to a friend , 17th July 2009, two weeks after the attack that left my son in a coma: I  had words with the nurse by his bed ( there is one with him 24/7) . Unfortunately, I had … Continue reading →

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