Right, lots to get through so lets crack on 🙂
Firstly, thanks so much for your patience. Its been a few weeks since my last post and that’s because I have been focussing on Archie’s recovery. We are now 4 weeks into a 6 -8 week journey and so far we are all fairing well.
Archie is still booted and on crutches or mobility scooter and will be until he has completely healed. Thankfully though, I am now able to care for him at home for this last stretch. 💙
As a family we have been so touched by peoples kindness and thoughtful messages. THANKYOU!
This whole year Archie has had pain and worry BUT this has prompted us to focus on the hospital, the NHS and the OUTSTANDING care that Archie has received. The anaesthetist, the surgeons, the doctors, nurses, after care team and the Bearwood ward have all been unbelievable. Archie was impeccably cared for (as were Ian and I) and so we wanted to say thanks.
We decided that our latest book, number 5 in the Awesome Archie series, would be dedicated to them! This book had now been published and is being distributed to local schools, the library and to families that may benefit.
It is a start to finish social story of Archie’s hospital experience. We really hope that it helps other kids that are going to be facing surgery to feel less afraid.
More info here https://www.facebook.com/reel/2233247243684011 🙂
William Gilpin 300 year celebration.
This week I was back teaching Art IN CLASS !
Its been a long while since I have had the chance to teach in person. Founding Awesome Archie has meant that I have to virtually teach so that I can care for Arch and be at home, so it was AWESOME to be in school today. The kids were brilliant and I am so pleased to be able to watch them create 🙂
All of their beautiful art work will be displayed this weekend as part of an art exhibition to celebrate 300 years of the Rev William Gilpin. The whole village of Boldre (and anyone else for that matter) are invited to William Gilpin school to join in the celebrations and it was a real honour to be trusted with such a special event. THANKYOU!
We at team Awesome hope that you have a wonderful half terms hols and remember…
