The difference we make Letters
E-mail from a young carer who came on JoLt’04
Dear Dorothy,
I am sorry that it has taken me this long to get in touch with you. I have been extremely busy with my college work but mainly 2006 has not brought us much luck. Back in July I lost a very close friend of mine who died in a motorcycle accident. That was a very sad time for me and for the weeks that followed I was put on anti depressants for a while. I am glad to say that I am off them now.
Then on the 26th November I lost my beloved brother who had cerebral palsy. He had a heart attack due to the amount of infection in his lungs and he was put in a coma for three days, then on the third day he left us. My family has been put through a lot this year especially with the death of my brother and it has been very difficult to cope. Thankfully my dad’s epilepsy has not got any worse and he still only has fits on a monthly basis. My mum is still forcing her way through life with her head held high. She is such a strong woman and believe me she is the bravest person I have ever met. My mum takes life by storm even without her sight.
I had a strange feeling not long ago when I was watching the x factor on television and one of the contestants sang ‘my way’, which was the final song added to our JoLt’04 DVD. It just made me realise how much I missed everybody and with everything that has gone on I have been unable to keep in touch with everybody. I would be most grateful if you could send me a few addresses or phone numbers so I could keep in touch with some of the most amazing people I have met in my life.
May I ask how all the other leaders are? Alan is such an amazing man while we were away and he was my shoulder to cry on and the one who pushed me to do the things I was afraid of. Ali was there to make me laugh playing silly games on the coach trips. Shirley was fantastic a true inspiration. Stuart well what can I say the musical minded one again he made me laugh. Martin was again someone to laugh with but he also gave some good advice and he helped me out a lot through certain moments on the journey. Claire and Livvy were there to make sure every one was safe but they were such great people to talk to and everyone of you made the trip worthwhile. And last but not least you the leading lady who allowed us to follow our dreams and taught us that there is no such thing, as “I can’t”. I hope you all are well and I can’t wait to see you all again.
Anyway on a finishing note I would love to be there for JoLt’s silver anniversary (and your 60th of course). May I say that you should be very proud yourself and the things that you allow disadvantaged children to do. I admire it with all my heart and I would love to follow in your footsteps someday and making the dreams of younger ones come true. So for now have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic new year and I hope to hear from you soon. And I will look forward to seeing you in the near future. Love XXX
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