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This is a beautifully told story of a mother’s love for and devotion to her child – how she had to eventually face up to, and find a way to cope with, the painful reality that she could no longer just ‘kiss and make better’. Yet, Sue has managed to merge the deep pain and sadness of her loss with humorous and moving stories that will make you smile, and certainly cry.

Sadly for me, I only met Craig once he had lost his ability to communicate verbally, but I saw the ‘the twinkling’ in his eye on several occasions: when something funny was said, or his friends popped by and told him about the antics they had been up to at school. His eyes spoke a thousand words of the love he had for his family and friends.

He was a young, spirited, fun-loving boy with incredible courage who taught us all many lessons during a short time.

Now Sue works tirelessly at St Luke’s Hospice in Kenilworth, Cape Town. She has worked in the bookshop, helped with fundraising, supported the patients in our daycare centre to create beautiful arts and crafts every week, and written many thank you letters on our behalf. She is a wonderful inspiration to the staff, our patients and their families. We all adore her. Thank you, Sue, for the work that you do, and the love that you spread where you go.

On a personal note, I would like to thank Sue, husband Neil and daughter Meg for granting me the privilege of caring for your precious Craig. Thank you for your warm welcome and acceptance, and for allowing me to walk this journey with you.

Your love and amazing courage through this difficult time was, and always will be, an inspiration to so many around you.

Sister Yvonne Jackman

St. Luke’s Hospice

Cape Town