Dear Parents,

Recently we were fortunate to receive a copy of the book titled ‘Annabel’s Mum’. This book is based on the real journey of a young mother diagnosed with cancer during the pregnancy of her second child. This story highlights the feelings of change and uncertainty from the perspective of a child – just a toddler at the time of her Mum’s diagnosis. However, it also celebrates the excitement and gift of new life and pays homage to memories of the people we love.

This book was written by one of our school mums, Kristy Telford. Kristy has been suffering cancer for many years and has an incredible fight on her hands at the moment. Throughout her years with cancer Kristy has always been selfless and has looked to see how her experiences could help others. This book may help a child to understand that although many changes occur when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the child is still important; the child remains safe, loved, and will forever be connected to their loved one.

A copy of this book is available through our school Library and is available for all families to utilise. Alternatively, copies are available at the office for $20.  I would like to thank Kristy for kindly donating a copy of her book to our school and offer the following prayer for her, the extended Telford family and all families who are currently suffering from ill health.

God of healing mercy, in Jesus your Son
you stretch out your hand
in compassion, restoring
the sinner, healing the sick,
and lifting up those
bowed down.

Embrace us now in your
loving care, particularly
those afflicted with cancer,
for whom this intention
is offered. May the Spirit
of Jesus bring us all health
in soul and body, that with
joy and thanksgiving we may
praise you for your goodness,
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.