The gift of breath

Written by Sara Crawford, mum supported by Very Special Kids

As a mother of a child with a life-threatening condition, I have told myself time and time again that my daughter needs me, she relies on me and that my presence is pivotal in the fight against her condition.

Well, guess what? I recently got proved wrong and I did what I vowed I would never do, I put my daughter, Piper, three, in the care of somebody else. I put my daughter into the care of the Hospice.

Constant care

“When you have a child that has high medical needs, you often feel scared to leave them in case they pass away, that’s a reality we live with. But I know my child will get the most amazing care and support that is probably better than what I can offer at home, at Very Special Kids” says Christine Ferra, mother of Kaspar. 

Very Special Kids has supported the Ferra family for over eight years and the relationship built has meant that they can recharge their batteries and have a little normality back in their life.

A big sister's prayer

We pray in love to help my brother

To help him to work and jump and play and even run

I will be very happy for that boy if he moves his body and his body works

I will pray all the time for my brother

We pray for him - in God we hope and thank him for his life always

By Felissia for her brother Louis 

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