A.E.Brain: A Canon for Andrew

Wednesday 15 August 2007

To my little son, now turned 6, from Zeddie, who loves him so much.

Anonymous said...: How lovely Zoe. So glad you found a way to do it and had a child. Those of us who were born sterile as a result of these medical conditions and never found a way to have children have holes in our hearts that may never be filled.; Friday, August 17, 2007 9:49:00 am
Zoe Brain said...: I know.

I was told very early on that my odds of becoming a parent were negligible.

I lived with that for 20 years, never quite totally giving up hope, yet resigned to the reality that I'd never have children.

But sometimes Reality takes a holiday.

Thanks so much, and I hope that you're in a situation where adoption is a possibility. A friend of mine is trying to get her health in good enough shape for a transplant, and then possibly adoption. She's excluded on health grounds now, but would make a wonderful Mum.

Every time I think of how difficult it is for me, and in truth, it's not easy, I count my blessings, and realise just how wonderfully lucky I've been. It gives me incentive to help others, as I can, and simple justice requires it.; Friday, August 17, 2007 12:26:00 pm

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