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Category Archives: Milestones

Seven years on

June 15, 2019by Kate Ames 11 Comments

This time seven years ago, we were waiting for Matthew to return from surgery to remove his limbs. We had said our goodbyes, having been told it was unlikely he […]

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Milestones, Progress Reports

A Loss, A New Year, and New Legs

January 2, 2014by Kate Ames 6 Comments

It’s been a while since our last post, not without sad reason, as our Aunt Ruth passed away very suddenly after a battle with advanced ovarian cancer on the 21st […]

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Pride of Australia – ‘Courage’ Winner (Queensland)

September 30, 2013by Kate Ames 18 Comments

Well, it’s been quite a 24 hours. The overwhelming response we’ve had as a result of last night’s Sunday Night program has been amazing, and a reminder of how important […]

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‘Last of the first’ rounds of surgery…done!

September 25, 2013by Kate Ames 14 Comments

On Tuesday this week, Matthew and Diane flew to Melbourne for the ‘final of the first’ rounds of surgery he’s been having to implant titanium into his stump bones as […]

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Eating solo with the ‘Neater Eater’

August 7, 2013by Kate Ames 4 Comments

Small things make great moments, and the ability for Matthew to feed himself has been an aim since he awoke. For over a year, he has patiently waited while those […]

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Milestones, Things that Help

How far we’ve come

June 14, 2013by Kate Ames 16 Comments

As most of you would be aware, this weekend marks the one year anniversary of Matthew’s amputations. It’s a milestone in that for some of us, it’s the point of […]

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A new chapter in the journey

June 5, 2013by Kate Ames 13 Comments

It has been a big day in the journey ahead for Matthew, as he recovers tonight from the first of a series of operations on his stumps that aim to […]

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New hearing aids for Matt – tiny, but effective

May 22, 2013by Kate Ames 2 Comments

Hi there everyone, It has been some time since we posted, and apologies. I (Kate) have been a bit disorganised and the move to Brisbane caught up with me a […]

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Turning 40

March 30, 2013by Kate Ames 3 Comments

Matthew turned 40 today. It was mid-Easter, and he wanted to celebrate very quietly with family. Mum, Dad, Rachel and Aaron, and Jason and I were joined for lunch by Di’s […]

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Diary, Milestones

Last day in hospital

March 9, 2013by Kate Ames Leave a comment

Saturday 9 March was a big day, as it was Matthew’s last day official day in rehab. A very big moment that signals a big step forward for everyone, although […]

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