It's about time

It's about time that I say a massive thank-you to everyone who has helped me through my journey so far.

To my mum,
You are my rock. I don't even want to think about how my life would have turned out if I didn't have you standing my by side. You have gone to every hospital appointment, every blood test and every infusion. You've been there through every tantrum, every emotional breakdown, every bad day but you've been there through every happy memory too. When I finished physio and when my infusions stopped, all the rugby games that I've been well enough to attend as well as all of the holidays and day trips that we've had together. The amount of good out weighs the bad and I'm really greatful to have you in my life. I want to thank you for putting up with me and being patient, even when times got tough. With one look you can cheer me up and make me smile for the whole week! I love you.

To my dad,
You do so much for me, without even trying! With one stupid joke, you have me belly laughing for days. You have so much going on with your own health and you still somehow manage to put me and my brother before everything. We are your number one priority and I will never be able to repay you for all of your time and love you give me. Even if we do clash sometimes, you're my dad and I will always appreciate you.

To my brother.
You can be a right dick sometimes but I am really thankful that you're my brother. I want to say thankyou for always putting up with being the brunt of all of my temper tantrums. I never mean anything horrible that I say about you and you know that. I really do appreciate your patience and tolerance with me. Yeah, we argue, but that what siblings are meant to do! We always have each other's backs when shit hits the fan though, no matter what. Matt, I don't say this much, but I do love you. Thankyou for being the best big brother I could have asked for.

To Ben,
You're actually a gem of a human being. Even through everything that has happened in your own personal life over the last three years, you had been my support through everything. From physiotherapist to psychologist to personal BBQ chef! You have become a huge part of all of our lives in the Halmshaw household and I know that we are all extremely greatful for all of the help you give us.

To Adam,
Thankyou for everything. Thankyou for keeping me sane and for loving me through every minute of my crazy life! I know it’s been hard and the road has been long but you’ve stuck by me and I will never be able to repay you for that. You’ve gone to hospital appointments with me, held my hair back while I was throwing up, given me all the ‘get well soon’ cuddles and have been a human pillow every time I needed you. I love you so much and I can never thank you enough.

To everyone else,
Your stories and tales of how you deal with crohn’s and colitis have really helped me through the last 5 years. You guys have made me laugh, cry, feel pain and great joy all at once. All of the tips and tricks that you guys have taught me, thank you. I’m forever greatful for your unknowing help.

THANKYOU