|
 On
Sunday 8th August, a young family discovered what it feels
like to be lifted up on "angel" wings when Angel
Flight arrived in Wellington for the first time to help them
access desperately needed medical help in Sydney.
With a child suffering from
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] and suspected
of being Autistic, Rebecca Harding certainly has her hands
full. However, as if that wasn’t enough to cope with,
Rebecca’s second child, who still hadn’t slept through
the night, may also be suffering from a similar condition.
"It was really hard getting
help for Travis," Rebecca said.
"When the Royal Far West
Children’s Health
Scheme in Sydney said they wanted to see Travis get help,
I experienced unbelievable relief. I know not to expect miracles
but it’s good knowing they were there when I needed them,"
she said.
But, with the news that at
last she was going to receive the help she had prayed for
came the challenge of how she was going to manage the long
journey to Sydney with a child who just couldn’t sit
still for long, as well as taking care of her younger son.
"I made enquiries about
subsidised air travel, but was shocked to find out just how
much it would cost and I just couldn’t do it," she
said.
"But a miracle did happen
when Angel Flight said they would fly all of us, including
my Mum Cherie, to and from Sydney at absolutely no charge.
I was flabbergasted, and Mum and I just sat and cried when
we heard the news. They gave me the help I needed to keep
my sanity and help stabilise my son, they really are angels."
This story appearing in the
Wellington
Times.
A MESSAGE FROM CHERIE, REBECCA,
TRAVIS & JORDAN:
"To those who we have never met at Angel Flight, who work
tirelessly behind the scenes, leaving nothing to chance you
truly are miracle workers. With all our hearts we thank you
for everything you have done to make our mission possible and
for making our load seem weightless in comparison. Thank you
and God bless .... Cherie Rebecca, Travis and Jordan". |
