Sick Sick Sick

Sorry there has been no update for a long time. Ryley has been in hospital and despite being home, is struggling to fight the virus that is plaguing his little body. He has been a very very unwell little boy.
David has the same thing and I have never seen him so sick. To the point where the doctors were more worried about David at one point than Ryley.
There have been a few other things that have been added into the mix too, which has meant we have basically had the worst week in our lives. Our family hit crisis point about midway last week. We have never been in that situation before. Ever.
A huge thanks goes out to my family and my best mates who picked up the slack and supported us through it all.
We have also had many many offers of help and it is incredible to think that there are people out there who actually care enough to be there when we needed it the most.
I hope that the next blog post sometime in the future will be more positive.
But right now, healing our family is the utmost priority.
It is going to take a little bit of time.



Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    oh man, that sounds like one shit of a week. My thoughts have never been too far from you guys. I wish i could do something....can i? Is there anything regarding the conference that i can do for you perhaps??? Please don't hesitate okay?? Sending you all BUCKET LOADS of love, strength and healing vibes. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXLIV

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  2. Phil DzialoAugust 25, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Sending you energy and light with all our power...hopefully throwing all the crap into cyberspace will make it dissipate and encourage and speed all the healing you need. Warmest of regards to you all!

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  3. HilaryAugust 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thinking of you all and sending love and positive thoughts your way!!!!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Hope everyone gets well quickly. Sounds like a really hard week for you all. Let me know if there's anything I can do.
    Sharalyn

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  5. AlisonAugust 25, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Sorry to hear you've all been having such a hard time. I hope things are on the improve now.

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  6. KristyAugust 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Oh, Anna I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending lots of love your way! xoxo

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  7. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    You have all been in my thoughts. Especially Ryley..!! im sorry to hear that h is still not 100% and poor david too. I hope whatever has happened in your family heals with time. Love to you all x

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  8. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Hope things are looking up all around for you all Anna. Been thinking of you .
    Jody

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  9. E.August 28, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I'm sorry that two of your family have been so horribly ill. I'm really happy to know you have such caring friends who are happy to help out.

    I hope everyone is much better now and things can get back on track for our beautiful family.

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