Testimonial from a parent supported from 2015 to 2020
Oh Virge,
That’s beautiful you have me tearing up here. This is a very emotional period for us but we would like to take this opportunity to show other families that moving away from the family home can be seen as a progression to adulthood. I would have loved to have read or talked to other parents that had gone through the move.
Luke is still holding his own and the visits, although strange for me but wonderful for him and brilliant to see him so happy and well. He is saying “Home” which is to be expected but he is saying “Home 30minutes”, so looking for a great visit. Depending on how things go, I’m hoping the graduation gathering can happen too.
We are already heading towards the 12-week review with the Residential Service this week, it's hard to believe. I started visiting Luke in his new home three weeks ago, I visit every Monday evening with baked goodies for him, it was very strange at first but going well. It has absolutely amazed me at how well he is doing and how he seems to have charmed his new team of staff who are mad about him.
I’m lost a little at times and up n down but so happy he is happy. I have no doubt all the work you have put in over the years supporting him has equipped him well and helped mould him into the man he is today, especially the Covid-19 social story which is still going strong. I would like to thank you so much for the support you also gave me over the years and how blessed I feel that Luke and I had you in our lives for so long.
He has become a real man over the last few months, which takes a bit of getting used to.
I have no doubt you are fighting another day and busy supporting others like Luke and families like ours. I would love to catch up at some stage if possible or if you are in the area, please let me know, we could have a cuppa.
Take Care and Thank You So Much for everything. Talk soon, you can ring me anytime too.
Katie