Hi there everyone, It’s been some time since our last progress report, but it’s all been great news generally. We’ll start with an e-mail from Rachel  on 16 September at […]

The past 10 days have been a bit of a roller coaster, and started with a wonderful trip to Southbank with the family. Here’s an e-mail from Rachel, sent on […]

Hi there everyone, Well it’s been a really really huge week for everyone. It started with a visit home on Sunday for two hours. Here’s Rachel’s update, sent by e-mail, […]

E-mail from Rachel, Thursday 26 July 2 pm: Hi all, A quick update today. Matthew has had a bit of a challenging week with the ‘irritating things’ getting in the […]

Email from Rachel, Sunday 22 July at 7.44 pm: Hi all, Another week has gone and Matthew is doing well. He is off all support and getting better each day. […]

Matthew had his tracheostomy out yesterday, so great excitement for all, although he is very tired, and will have to learn to use some lazy muscles again. In the next […]

I’m giving Rachel a break :). Matthew had a better day today. He’s been of the ventilator for 36 hours and has another couple of days to go before his […]

E-mail from Rachel at 9.11pm: Hi there, A good but bittersweet day today.  Matthew woke again today and looks the best he has so far. Another groundhog day for Di […]

E-mail from Rachel at 9.42pm: Dear All, After many days and hoping we may be able to get away without it, Matthew had a tracheostomy this afternoon which all went […]