Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Edinburgh Treat

Billy and I went to Edinburgh at the weekend to meet a recipient of our intrepid son & brother, ten year old Wade's gift of life".  13 years ago Wade was the victim of a hit and run driver and he became an organ donor.   I was very nervous of meeting Aaron and Cat. (his mother) I really didn't know what to expect but it seems neither did they.  We met in Edinburgh as my choice because it would be a nice weekend away and quality time for me and my beloved husband, Billy as well as an auspicious occasion.

When we met Aaron and Cat. we hit it off straight away and there was no self consciousness on either side. we walked the streets of a beautiful city chatted and laughed and had a great time, Cat treated us all to lunch. (thanks Cat, it was very much appreciated and enjoyed).

We walked and watched some entertainment in the city streets and then with a brand new friendship cemented, went our separate ways with promises to meet up again before Christmas.  It was a weird and wonderful day and I am so pleased to say that Aaron is a lovey young man to be proud of.







2 comments:

  1. Just read your post Maxine, and what a lovely legacy your deeply loved son Wade has left to another young and promising young person Aaron. Ties that bind you with both Aaron and his mother Cat will never be broken, and Wade will have been smiling down on you all, the gift of life is a very, very precious thing to give. I know your new found friendship, will blossom under the watchful approval of your boy Wade. No parent should have to go through what you have endured, but when there is a positive outcome from a very negative heartbreaking episode, smiles, hugs, and kisses will prevail. God bless you for the precious gift you have given, of life.

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