A truly terrible day....

bristolpete

Today has been a nightmare of desperately sad proportions. My 1 year old niece has been dreadfully ill in hospital with swine flu, flu and now bronchitis. Her heart stopped three times today and this evening she has been airlifted to Great Ormond St. hospital as our local children's hospital have done all they can. It seems very grave and I am in floods of tears and today has been utter hell for my family.

It seems unreal, almost like a daze. I have been out all day and come back to the flat - the rest of the family have gone to London but I have work commitments and am holding the fort here.

Anyway, all I am asking is that can people of the cycling community send out a prayer to my niece 'Amelia' right now as she is still fighting and hour by hour no news is good news.

I am not a Dad and I regret that though there is still time at 39, I cant convey how much we all love our families but this has been like a bad soap opera - its just hard to fathom. Gutted.

mgcycleguy

hope your little niece wins her battle...

finchy

Hope that she gets better really quickly.

I'm sure that she's in the best of care and the doctors will do everything in their power to save her life.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Pokerface

I don't believe in the power of prayer, but do believe in the power of positive thinking - so I am sending all my positive vibes out to you and your family and hope that everything turns out for the best.

Supergoose

Pokerface wrote:

I don't believe in the power of prayer, but do believe in the power of positive thinking - so I am sending all my positive vibes out to you and your family and hope that everything turns out for the best.

This.

rickr55

hi mate
just havin a look at forum before bed,don't know you personaly but bought some jawbones off you and you were brilliant through the transaction. As a parent myselt of 2 girls i feel for you.

Best wishes for you and your family.

Regards Rick

Anonymous

Strong thoughts going out to your niece mate. Very strong. All the best.

crankycrank

My thoughts are with you as well and I hope she pulls through and makes a complete recovery soon. Please keep us updated.

markyboy2005

sending all my thoughts to your niece and your family.......

tlw1

Thinking of you all

bendembroski

Sending out as many positive vibes as possible...

plankton

Our thoughts and prayers go to Amelia and all involved in her care. I sounds like a tough time but try to take care of yourself so you can be there for your family.

All the best.

markyone

Sorry to hear your terrible news pete,i for one will be praying.
Keep in touch mark.

northernneil

lets hope the year starts better than it has ended for you and your family, all the best

NervexProf

Bristol Pete,

Amelia will be in my prayers.

Let us all keep this precious young life in mind and hope she pulls through.

God Bless

Nuggs

We'll be praying for her as well. I can't imagine what you must all be going through...

NWLondoner

Pete

I really hope that your niece pulls though.

At least she is in the care of the best children's hospital in the world.


Lots of positive vibes being sent your way Amelia.

shouldbeinbed

all the good luck and positive thoughts going out to her & you all

bristolpete

Thanks everyone. Feel so choked up over the messages but really appreciate it.

I have spoken to my GF who has gone up and Amelia is critical still but stable however the fear is that she is not yet in the worst of the illness. Her Mum Laura is obvisouly in a complete state and now has not slept for three odd days and very very down.

But Amelia is still fighting, alive and thats good news. I was asked to download soap theme tunes onto an ipod as she loves them and hopefully that will stimulate her and keep her going.

Thanks again from me and the family. Cyclists are kindred spirits of that there is no doubt. I hope that as uncle Pete will be buying her that bike one day still....x

Pete.

salsarider79

What a start to the new year! I'm not a parent either, so I cannot understand what the family is going through, please convey my heartfelt prayers. x

meanredspider

Stay strong and be positive. Especially so for Laura.

My 13 yo son was diagnosed with cancer 3 months ago - we're in the middle of the fight - so I have some sense of the emotions that you are going through. Laura will be looking for support and positive thinking - do your best to be positive around her and other family.

All the best - my thoughts are definitely with you all. I'm sure it'll turn out fine - modern medicine is very capable.

ratsbeyfus

A rotton start to the year for you and your family. I truly hope your niece gets well ver y soon.

Dog Breath

My thoughts and best wishes are with you. Hope she pulls through OK.

ademort

Hope Amelia pulls through, she is certainly in the best Hospital. You could not have asked for a worse start to a new year, sincerely hope it improves quickly. Please keep us all informed.
Ademort

spen666

Hope you have better news today re your niece.

As other have said thoughts and prayers are with you

deptfordmarmoset

Poor poor Amelia, her body's taken one hell of a hammering. I hope that you can take some comfort from the fact that she's now stable. My thoughts go out to her and her mum.

Flasheart

Pokerface wrote:

I don't believe in the power of prayer, but do believe in the power of positive thinking - so I am sending all my positive vibes out to you and your family and hope that everything turns out for the best.

This too

darren H

My thoughts are with you my friend

darren H

My thoughts are with you my friend

Chilterncyclist

Amelia and Laura are in my prayers too. God bless you all.
Remain positive and she is in the best hospital.

SBezza

My heart felt thoughts go out to you, I do hope she makes a full recovery. I know what it feels like to have a very poorly child and I really feel for what you and your family are going through.