It’s hard to think of that tiny parcel of skin and bone from intensive care a year ago when we see our son sitting on the floor playing with his toys with a huge grin on his face. The difference really is quite remarkable :o)
We’ve had a hell of a year. We’ve learnt an incredible amount: we’ve learnt more than we ever wanted to about hearts and pancreases and a little bit about gall bladders; we’ve pretty much learnt a new language in medical jargon; we’ve learnt that diabetes is near impossible to control and are learning to just run with it; we’ve learnt how lucky we are to live in a country with such a fantastic health service; we’ve learnt how much stress we’re able to put up with and still keep going; and most of all we’ve learnt just how many fantastic people there are willing to lend a hand when needed.
As for Finlay he is doing really well. He’s had his setbacks but always seems to come through strongly and despite all he has endured in his short life is one of the most chilled, smiley kids we’ve seen. Although he’s got some hurdles to overcome in the coming months and years the outlook seems good: a world away from where we were this time a year ago.
This last year would have been so much harder for Finlay and us without the knowledge, experience, support, warmth and help of so many people from medical staff to charities to friends and family. It’s impossible to express how grateful we are to everyone who has touched our lives during this time but we’d like to say a big thank you from us all.
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