Sorry for the lack of update, I know many people worry about Chris especially after the news of the blisters on his back… so I owe an update. I was told Chris is healed and back to his wheelchair, smiling and his old self. He continues to receive daily electric stimulation, PT, daily one-on-one carer from an amazing loving soul, and he is also doing trials with a switch to try to establish communication. The hospital never contacted me with any conclusive answers to the cause of his blisters – and I am sure they will never find out why or how.

I did not make it back to the hospital since my last upsetting visit. Ironically, I have injured my back 2 weekends ago - it was excruciatingly painful to the point of having to dial 999 and then manage myself to the hospital. I am undergoing physiotherapy myself. It’s been pretty sore, frustrating, tiring (as I have a hard time sleeping at night). Work has been flat out busy and all consuming; and I am packing the house to move from our current flat to another bigger house. Packing has been physically and emotionally challenging but I have decided that I need to move on from this current house and all the memories attached here. Part of new year resolutions.

I also had a temp nanny caring for Gabriel while he was sick last week and missing school days so it was not or it has not been an ideal set of circumstances. I need to prioritize things and there’s just too much happening for me to find the almost 4 hours of round trip driving I need to make to go check on Chris personally.

I know I sound like making a long list of excuses for not going to the hospital, and yes, I do feel bad about not having been able to get myself out there. Yet, right now, given the above, it’s been impossible.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I was told Chris is fine now. Chris’ birthday is coming early in March, and his mom will be in London by the end of the month, so I know we will see him soon.

Thanks for everyone who checks on Chris and us.

With love,

Koo