Over the last few months I have been having to face the reality of Bella's mortality more and more. Her scoliosis is so severe that it is crushing her organs. She struggles on a daily basis to even sit up. She prefers to be in bed as much as possible and is in constant pain. Some days we are unable to keep any feeds down as they come back up. Last night was the worst I have ever seen her where I feared I would lose her then and there. I cry alot and I withdraw alot. The subluxation of her hip is stable at this point however if it worsens surgery is not an option as her femur bone is no thicker than my pointer finger. Myself and Bella's carer's are doing everything we can to make her life as enjoyable as possible. Monday she got to go and do donuts in a Truck and you couldn't wipe the smile off her face. Everyone who knows Bella knows how much she loves to swim because of the freedom it gives her. Physio's recommend that we get her in the pool as much as we possibly can. Here's the kicker she doesn't want to get in the car to go swimming and the facilities at the pools here are quite inadequate for her needs. I have been looking at putting a pool in here for her so she has everything she needs at her fingertips. Unfortunately I have exhausted most of super over the years to provide things for her. My friends I am calling on my community for help. We don't want anything fancy just a simple above ground pool. So I am asking for you all to reach out to see if we can make this happen. It doesn't need to be money, time and assistance will be fantastic. If we could get a pool donated and some people with excavators to donate time and machinery, if we can get a working bee together to put the pool up and to build a deck, someone to donate timber for the deck. Let's make this happen for my precious girl and make some important memories and help her with her pain. Thank you all so much.
Merry Christmas Bella, I hope you get your pool soon