Apologies, I know it has been a long time since our last blog but it has been busy.

Annabelle has had a tough 12months, Her seizures became uncontrollable and was admitted in to hospital three times, this impacted her health dramatically. With a big medication overhaul the seizures are back under control and she has returned to her Sassy Self.

Annabelle finished the school year in August 23 on a very positive note, looking forward to her new School year to start in September and she was also getting very excited for her Birthday, her 18th Birthday.

This is a milestone that we did not know would come, a future that we could not see. We were so happy that it was happening, and to have Annabelle so well, we had to celebrate.

Annabelle wanted a disco, She wanted traditional party food, She wanted decorations with balloons, She wanted sweets and most of all she wanted her friends. Annabelle wanted it so we did our best and gave it to her.

We had three hours of non stop dancing, Annabelle showed off her dance moves and singing skills. There was a moment that I watched from a distance as I was taken back by emotion, Annabelle, her sister and her eldest brother and friends were dancing to the Hokey Cokey, a vision I thought I would never see.

The food went down very well. In fact to well, the cheese and pineapple on cocktails sticks all went leaving some party goers disappointed. The sweets were enjoyed by many giving them a sugar rush.

Annabelle received the most amazing gifts and she was loved by everyone. It was truly a great day and memories were made for all of us.