I am Hamiora's aunty (sister to his dad, Willy). In December 2014, I cared for Hamiora and his two sisters full time until they returned to their dad in December 2015. He is such a happy active little boy that his bubbly personality grew on others around him.
Receiving the phone call on that day was so heart-breaking. Visiting him in hospital and not being able to recognise his cheeky mischief smile was gut wrenching and overwhelming.
Hamiora's journey will be a long one with many ongoing challenges with surgeries, dad staying in hospital and other dynamics of raising other children - I know the support of family, friends and others can help make this journey a little less stressful for them.