It's heartbreaking to think that two years after we began fighting our battle to get Jono his much-needed surgery there are still children out there going through agony. I think the health service for children in Ireland is shocking. I will never understand how people who have abused their bodies can get knee replacements, hip... Continue Reading →
The day we went to RTE
Last year I entered a photo into the RTE weather photo competition. I took the photo in March on a misty morning. I got a call to say my photo got into the final and that it would be shown on the weather occasionally. Thanks to Joe Cashin for taking this photo, I've known him... Continue Reading →
Jono’s 18th Birthday
Yesterday was Jono's 18th birthday. I don't know where the years go! I saw a special offer last year at Carlton Hotels. So I booked us a break in Westport at the Atlantic Coast Hotel. We left on Friday and spent the afternoon looking around Westport. It's a lovely little town and the people are... Continue Reading →
Great news
Some of you might remember that we had a meeting about Jono's course today. Well I have some great news! He starts officially on Monday 😀 He's delighted. They said the teacher was very pleased with him and that he fitted in really well with the class. Thanks to all of you that got in... Continue Reading →
Puppy dog eyes
Puppy dog eyes, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Thanks to the people that got in touch about Jono's course. We will let you know what happens. He has made so many friends there already and was wondering could he still go in there the odd time for lunch. The answer was no, this bloody country. Anyway... Continue Reading →
Friday
Well it's been a mixed bag of a week. A few annoying things happened including Jono finishing his course 😦 He was doing a trial and we were hoping he would go straight onto the course, but of course this is Ireland and things don't go to plan. So now we have to go to... Continue Reading →