Permaculture in Action

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Danielle's Difference.

Earlier this year Mark and I was blessed with another grandchild. Mark's youngest daughter, Jenny gave birth to her first child in February.  Jenny and her partner Reece were over the moon about the arrival of their little girl Danielle. To say that Reece was a doting dad would be an understatement. He couldn't take his eyes off this amazing little miracle that was his daughter. And for a first time mum, Jenny amazed me with her quiet, confident way with her little girl. They were so completely happy! And then the unthinkable happened and baby Danielle became sick, She was rushed to hospital and after many tests and a move to a major Children's Hospital, Jenny and Reece heard the most dreadful news that their darling girl had an inoperable brain tumour. They were told that she would live for only one more day but she hung on for 9 more days.
As you can imagine it has been a difficult time for us all but none more so than for Jenny and Reece. They have surprised us by their strength. Danielle's strength has inspired Jenny to ensure that her very brief life will make a difference and so she has set up an appeal in Danielle's name.
http://www.facebook.com/DaniellesDifference

8 comments:

  1. Very touching, I wish you all the very best.

    Deb

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  2. Oh, I am so sorry Kate. My thoughts are with you.xx

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  3. Hi Kate, I very much want to make a donation but didn't want to put my details online. I wonder if there is a way to pay into an account or some other way.

    My thoughts are with Jenny and Reece. I'm sure they will help Danielle make a huge difference.

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  4. Hello Linda it is Mark here (Jenny's dad) Thank you for your kind thoughts. I have passed your message on to Jen and will let you know when she reply.

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  5. Hi Kate, I am sorry to hear of your grand daughters short life. My thoughts are with you and your family and I hope the messages of hope and donations in Danielle's name help heal your hearts.

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  6. Thankyou all for your kind words.For me personally it's about making sure Danielle is always remembered and included in our family thoughts.

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  7. Hi Mark. It's Marcia :-)
    I've started " Danielles Dream " which is to help raise funds for the CCIA. The funds will be added to Danielle's Difference - total. ( with Jenny approval ) If anyone wants to have a look at the online shop - if they purchase purchase anything - 100% of all money raised goes to the CCIA. Sellers are donating items daily & I have the shop for 6 months. Take Care from Marcia

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  8. Hi Kate, I'd like to pass a message to Mark. I tried to donate online (which I'm not completely comfortable with anyway) and it didn't work. I don't know what I did wrong. I'd really like to make a donation - it won't be much I'm afraid - but I'd really like to help. If I could have a BSB and account number I could donate or maybe I could send a cheque to you guys if I know who to make it out to?

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