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Thanks darling. :)

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First off…. Merry Christmas you lovely being.  Secondly, I’ve just seen your ski video. You look amazing, I cannot believe that 6.5 months from where we were in toulon that you are already surpassing your docs expectations (not ours, we knew you would be doing wonderful things) and are fucking skiing! And better than me! You are officially my hero. We are all very teary here, unbelievably proud of your strength and determination.  Enjoy the snow and the vin chaud. Can’t wait to see you in the NY and hear all about it. Love you tonnes. S x

From my big Bruvver :)

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Russ,
Today was fantastic! As usual, you exceeded everyone’s expectations (including your own).
To see your transformation from wheelchair to sit-ski was something of a miracle. It’s the first time since your accident I have seen signs of “the old Russ” emerge. You were literally grinning from cheek to cheek (as was I) as you rapidly and confidently made your way down the slope; what a blast!
Skiing has been such a huge part of our family’s life, it’s wonderful to see it will continue for all of us. Riding up the chair lift with you today, at times I actually forgot about the calamity you’ve suffered and instead, all I could think about was how great it was to be on the mountain with my brother.
You said in the car on the way back, today was the first time you felt any level of independence and a sense of real happiness since the accident. It’s wonderful to hear you talk positively about the future and for the first time, things you can do versus no longer do.
I know your medical team back at SM advised you it was at least 6 months too early for you to go skiing; well guess what, you are 6 months ahead of everyone else!
You can and will ski with Lily and Amber again, as well as all your mates, just you wait and see.
Thanks for making this the best family Christmas ever, I can’t wait to ski with you again tomorrow.
Love,
Alwyn.

A message from my school buddy. :)

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Hiya buddie,

Thank you for sending me this, you are a natural mate…..as you usually are. Just think how much enjoyment you brought to all seeing you try and achieve, and when you stop and think about it how proud you made yourself feel too.

Remember from our scary rides down Pontypool slope, it’s not how you get down it’s being brave enough to launch yourself off the top and enjoy the ride down, whilst avoiding the tree at the bottom or going arse over tit like Mike Jenkins after lifting off on a jump that ever existed…ha ha.

Every day at a time and you will be OK.

As an aside, am purring my way through the book about Pontypool RFC and am loving the contributions from your Dad……….and as Eddie Mogford would possibly say ” f..king get yourself back up that mountain ya poof”

Big love big man
X