From Jackson’s dad Gideon
8 May 2024
Amy, Jackson, Gracie, Summer and I would like to express our sincerest gratitude for what has been an overwhelming response of aroha and tautoko/support in light of Jackson’s diagnosis. From our whanau and friends, to acquaintances and members of the community and those further abroad supporting us through messages of love, offerings of Kai, transport, and donations of time and money has TRULY blown us away.
We are so proud of our son Jackson as he has been nothing but noble in the face of this life changing diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan. He asks questions of the doctors that mum and dad miss, he reads all the information provided by the doctors and he brings mum and dad down from spiralling at times with his sage advice, “dad we can’t look too far ahead and just take it one day at a time”. We are also very proud of our daughters Gracie and Summer who are holding down the fort at home while we are based in Christchurch.
As for Jackson, he has started his chemotherapy as of Monday and so far he has responded well. We have a long road ahead with many hurdles to overcome but with his positive attitude and the support of our whanau, friends and community we will overcome this.
Once again, thank you to everyone who has messaged, offered time and donations, those who have cooked kai for us and those who have prayed for Jackson, we are so grateful to you all ❤️
Arohanui to you all,
The Snows.