Hi everyone
sorry about the delay in getting back to everyone, we have been busy just doin 'stuff'...lots of gardening, bit of sewing and just generally trying to keep ourselves out of trouble!
We heard a couple of days ago that one of Eli's little mates "nicholas" passed away last sunday from his cancer. Nicholas was 2 and a bloody corker of a kid...we shared a room with nick and his mum belinda when we were first admitted to hospital back in October...
He was cheeky, very very bright and just loved his mum and dad. Nicholas will never be forgotten by his friends on the 6th floor or his mum Belinda, dad Michael and big sister Holly and the rest of his family and friends. We take comfort in the fact that he is now playing with Eli and Chad and the rest of the little poppets who have lost the fight with their disease.
Pete and I are still taking one day at a time and are often taken back to beautiful memories of our son. We thank everyone who still messages and calls us to give us a 'welfare' check to make sure we are going ok. People say time heals, but we are still struggling like it was yesterday...
I heard the blood bus was in town a couple of weeks ago, and decided that i would finally donate again (i hadnt been able to for over 2 years because of being pregnant and breastfeeding). So it was with great anticipation i walked up the steps, took my seat and remembered all the blood, platelets and plasma eli received when he was in hospital. 'full on' does not justify how i was feeling. But in saying that, i knew that my blood would help little people like eli and once i cried a few tears, i was actually proud that i could hopefully help kids and adults that rely on blood products. A needle and an hour of your time is NOTHING compared to knowing you are helping a life.
So, if you do feel like giving something a bit left of centre this christmas, head down to the blood bank and see if you can help. It really is easy. I must admit i did head down the path of "ewww...needles" then i pulled my head in and thought...why am i bloody whinging? A needle is nothing! Just make sure you drink heaps of water (makes yer veins all juicy) and have a good meal and it should be an ok experience. You can donate every 3 months...a very small price to pay to keep people alive!
i will get off my soap box now and hope that i have inspired just a couple of you to consider donating blood if you have not done it before. It really does make a difference! The blood banks number is 131495 or visit their website - www.donateblood.com.au
love to all and i will try and get eli's celebration stuff up soon.
the simpsons
xox
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hi jodie. thanks for keeping us updated - i don't think time heals, i can't imagine anything ever will ease the pain. maybe collingwood v geelong grand final? great effor with the blood bank - i was told last week i couldn't give for 9 months after i'd finished breastfeeding.....aybe i shall call again in case i was given he wrong information, because i know how many bags of platelets, etc., my brother had when he was treated for leukaemia, and it's free to give, and truly one of the best things we can do.
look after yourselves, and we would love fundraising updates, we've got to cure this bloody disease!
Dearest Eli
Its time for me to say goodbye to your blog. In the coming years I will pop back to see your photos and read your stories but for now I'll carry you in my heart.
Until we meet again. Hugs and Kisses Candice.
PS If you get a chance to whisper in Santa's ear tell him I've been a very good girl this year.
PPS If you feel your little ears burning you know me, mum and dad are sharing good stories about you.
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