A little update — and a very big thank you
8 August 2026
I just wanted to say an enormous thank you to everyone who has donated, shared my page, or sent me a message. I’ve been genuinely overwhelmed by the kindness people have shown me.
One of the things Rebecca has mentioned was the growing list of jobs around my home that I simply haven’t had the physical or financial capacity to deal with while recovering.
This week, one of those became rather urgent.
My gate has been getting progressively worse, and Usha worked out that she can escape. She’s very pleased with this discovery. I am considerably less so.
Usha was my mum’s dog, and after Mum died, she came to live with my son and me. She is incredibly special to both of us — one of those living, breathing connections to Mum that is impossible to put a value on. The thought of her getting out onto the road is terrifying.
Because of the money people have so generously donated, I can now get the gate repaired properly.
It might sound like a small thing, but this is exactly the kind of thing your support is making possible. It means I don’t have to choose between dealing with something that needs fixing and protecting the small financial buffer I’m trying desperately to preserve while I recover and find my way back to work.
So, truly, thank you.
You’re helping with far more than bills. You’re giving me some breathing room, and helping me look after my home, son, animals, and life I’ve been working so hard to hold together. ❤️