Comments on: Neil and Rachael

By: Stop it Getting Worse

Stop it Getting Worse — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:35:57 +0000

[...] parents we are honored to help raise money for The Joseph Salmon Trust, a small charity set up by Neil and Rachael Salmon to honor their son Joseph who they lost to pneumonia at the age of [...]

By: Hanne, WI

Hanne, WI — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:09:24 +0000

Thank you for sharing this painful story and for everything you are doing to raise money for those that sadly have to go through so much pain. I have been following your blog for a few years and never commented…but this time I had to say something. What you are doing to raise awareness, funds, and understanding is nothing short of admirable. I have an 8-month old baby girl that I love more than life itself. When I think of even the possibility of losing her, I feel like I am going insane with fear and I am certain I wouldn’t be able to go on if I lost her. I’m not a religious person, but God bless all of you that are walking and raising funds in support of families dealing with such horrible loss.

All the best to Joseph’s family; you must be very strong and loving people.
-Hanne

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:55:30 +0000

Even more affecting than it was when I read it 2 years ago.

All the best.
.-= Martin´s last blog ..The kraamvisite =-.

By: Neil Salmon

Neil Salmon — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:03:53 +0000

Thank you so very much for all your kind words and messages today.

Love Neil and Rachael.

By: Nickie @ Typecast

Nickie @ Typecast — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:51:44 +0000

I want to comment but I don’t know what to say. “I’m sorry” from a stranger sounds empty, “I know what you’re going through” means eff all. (( hugs)) are nothing.

What I will say is that I have an inkling of what you’re going through/went through – my daughter was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 14 months. Every single day after that the only thought that I woke up with was “she might die today”.

We’re one of the lucky ones… she survived and we’ve carried on but I have no CLUE how I would have reacted or coped if I’d have had to go through what you have.

Much love and strength x
.-= Nickie @ Typecast´s last blog ..Show Me Your Drawers – the Spring Cleaning Meme =-.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:47:29 +0000

Having spent a rather frightening night and morning in A&E today after Lucy’s (suspected) first asthma attack, their story remains as raw and real to us as ever.
.-= Steve´s last blog ..Big stuff (it’s all relative) =-.

By: dadwhowrites

dadwhowrites — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:16:12 +0000

I’m very proud to be involved in what you’re doing for Neil and Rachael, Dan. And what they’re doing with the trust is amazing. As well as being brave and generous.

I hope we manage to raise the money.
.-= dadwhowrites´s last blog ..“Randy Described Eternity” =-.

By: The Mad House

The Mad House — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:19:27 +0000

I am sobbing, I can not do not want to imagine your friends pain, but I am thinking of them. I am ever so sorry for their loss, but I am overwelmed at the things people are doing to honor him. When MadDad gets paid I will donate what we can afford.

Well done Dan and all the walkers, what a great bunch you are
.-= The Mad House´s last blog ..British Mummy Bloggers Carnival =-.

By: slugs on the refrigerator

slugs on the refrigerator — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:14:00 +0000

Could only read the first few lines…a cause a bit too close to my heart, too close to the birth of my daughter and tomorrow being my son’s 3rd birthday…however, it has kicked me in the rear to make a donation and reminded me to hug my wee ones just a bit tighter.
.-= slugs on the refrigerator´s last blog ..Things to Remember =-.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:32:50 +0000

Oh Dear God.
…a different situation (my husband was killed in a car crash 31 days ago) but you’ve written *exactly* what I feels like:
the screaming soundtrack in my head while I somehow manage to get myself and my kids to school each day, carrying on conversations with people and my class while the dual soundtrack of screaming and logical thought run through my head;
the focus on remembering to breathe in and out, the breakdown of everyday functions into “now I chew the food and swallow it, now I sip some water to make the food go down”;
the staring into space;
the fact that if my kids didn’t need me to function, I doubt I would. They are the reason I get out of bed every day.
Thank you for sharing your story and hugs from my broken heart to yours…..
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..The worst day of my life – Part 2 =-.