Yesterday I was hit by a “wave” . I ran into an old school friend at the supermarket. She did the causal “how are the kids?” .

I had two choices I suppose . Just say “good thanks ” and keep walking . Or tell her . I chose to tell her . I watched as her face dropped and tears welled ( both of us) she was struggling with what to say .

It took me back to the early days just after the accident. I haven’t had a wave in a while . This one was a good one.

Today Sam started a tradition. She is holidaying in Bali . She emptied her memorial necklace into the sea so Shelb could share the experience with her . Wearing her SHELBI polo and having a slight teary but definitely “not being shit” she set SHELBI free . I couldn’t be happier xx

Well today is my last day in a Branch that has not just been a workplace. It has been a support network and a family . I’m sad but looking forward to a change . Whilst it will be a little harder for a couple of Shelbs friends to pop in it will be good to not think of Shelbs every night as I exit the building ( she often met me there after school and that has been challenging!)

I was tagged today by a friend in regards to someone else who has joined “the club” that you really wish you could say “Membership at capacity ” so that no one else had to through it .

I had been contemplating whether to keep posting or “let it go” but given the recent tag I will keep posting my thoughts and suggestions . It won’t work for everyone but if it helps just one grieving person deal with life that little better it’s worth it .

That being said – back at work today after 7 weeks off recovering from my mastectomy. Mixed feelings . I enjoyed my down time . Shelb and Isaack spent a fair bit of time here so I always feel their presence, I’m fortunate that most of my memories are of Isaack stirring Shelb light heartedly or them planing their futures .

I find focusing on the happy times that was their life not the accident which was just one day of their journey keeps me heading in the right direction. That and promoting donate life . Xx

Okay we are halfway through Donate Life Week .

I learnt yesterday that in regards to population and registration we are second only to South Australia.

If you have been considering registering do it now ! If you feel comfortable having the conversation with others , find your “plus one” .

Let’s put Tassie on top where we belong xx

Up at 4:45 to get ready for the ABC interview . Doing it primarily for SHELBI and Brea’s BLAKE but wholisticly for our entire family and our much loved friends.

I hope that the contributions I make help people make a decision and we see a significant increase in registrations so that if any of my family or friends ever need a transplant their wait is brief and they can get on with living their best life xx

Thankyou to all that attended today . I was a little gobsmacked at the amount of friends who made the effort .

Isaack and Shelb definitely left their mark xx

Today begins what will be an emotional week . Well it actually started yesterday when we ventured into Chicken Barn and saw their lovely tribute .

It is 7 months since I spoke to her and received a response . I still talk to her every day . I turn on her fairy lights every night and kiss her hall photo goodnight.

I know she would be impressed with everything people are doing in her name for a cause she would have been so devoted .

Thank you to everyone who has organised a morning tea , an awareness week ( please if appropriate post a photo ) registered or pointed others to the website so as they can make a decision about registering.

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7HO Monday morning at 7:45 am The wonderful morning crew have allowed us to tell Shelbs story .

I have had a lot of people ask how can they help ? What can they do ? One way to acknowledge donate life week is to ask your sports team if you can wear magenta arm bands for the games played either next weekend or the following one . If you contact Donate Life they will help you with a simple poster to display at the gate or a link you can put in your programs .

If your doing it for Shelb and Isaack and want to use a photo or have a small piece to add to the program contact me xx https://donatelife.gov.au/resources/donatelife-weekhttps://donatelife.gov.au/resources/donatelife-week