Stories
Honest, heart felt stories from Theo and Teresa and how their lives have been affected after the devastating accident which claimed a leg and the use of Theo's hands.
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The impact you have made in our lives
You have joined us in REBUILDING after the life changing event which robbed Theo of a limb and the use of his hands, which his entire being has been dependent upon for survival. A mere thank you cannot express the depth of our gratitude as we move forward with grace and embrace our new normal with your help.
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Volgens die weervoorspelling sou dit vanoggend ’n nat, koue en modderige rugbyveld gewees het.
Die skool het egter met soveel omgee en bereidwilligheid vooraf spesiale reëlings getref dat ons binne kon parkeer en dat Theo selfs uit die voertuig die rugby kon kyk as dit sou reën.
Ons kry gereeld die vraag: “Hoe gaan dit nou?”
Ons kry gereeld die vraag: “Hoe gaan dit nou?” Elke keer moet ’n mens eers 'pause' voor jy antwoord… want die antwoord lê nie altyd maklik op die tong nie en daar gaan so baie goed deur jou gedagtes, so sê jy maar net... dit gaan okay?
Theo se pyn raak intens…
Theo se pyn was Vrydagaand baie intens en teen Saterdagoggend, met min slaap en daarby die reën wat begin val het, was dit net nie moontlik vir hom om die kinders met sport te gaan ondersteun nie. Die kinders het dit emosioneel beleef oor sy plek wat leeg was.
Today we decided… right, enough sitting still, let’s go move a bit
Off to town Theo and I went... and as usual, the wheelchair parking was… occupied. Not by people who need it. No! By people with two perfectly working legs who apparently just needed the VIP treatment.
It’s time for intricate surgery to repair damage to Theo’s right wrist
Theo is back in hospital to repair the damage to his right wrist which was shattered in the accident.
Theo’s home for 9 days and reality is finally setting in
It's been 9 days since Theo's home and we're all settling into our new normal. Not always easy, not always kind but forever grateful.
Theo is finally discharged and the long road to recovery begins
The long road to recovery can finally begin as Theo is discharged. We're in awe of his tenacity and strength!
Theo’s World Irrevocably Changed in 3 Seconds
A Dad heading home on his motorcycle after work to pick up his truck and collect his kids from school ... except he doesn't make it