The week from hell and how to make it better

**yungatart** · 5th July 2008, 12:38

Friday night we received the news of our much loved friend's death (Zukin). Totally shocked and stunned, we headed off on Saturday on our planned
"Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser " ride, made all the more poignant by Scott being transported by the Auckland chopper and the fact that he had helped so much to organise our ride. We reeled through the weekend doing our best to support Carissa and her family.
On Tuesday I got news that my daughter was in ED at the local hospital. We headed over there to hear that she had had a brain haemorrhage and was in a critcal conditon. She would need to fly to Wellington..on Wednesday morning we were both loaded on to the chopper and in foul weather headed down. They don't carry support people in the chopper, but for some reason they allowed me to go. Apparently they had learned of our involvement in the ride on Saturday and made an exception...we are truly grateful, as I could not have made the journey in the car on the amount of sleep I had had over the last few days.
Here is where the story gets better.
The great community that is KB sprang into action with messages of love, support, prayers and hope. I got texts for Africa, and could not possibly reply to them all. John and Zac were well supported by our fantastic HB crew and our lovely Welly friends phoned me, visited the hospital, transported me, plied me with coffee, hugs and anything else I needed. Our Akl friends sent their love and support via txt, email and PM.
We were held up when life was really tough, we got hugs through the ether and felt loved and valued and never alone.
We could have got through this last week without all that...but not in as good a shape as we are in.
Your strength amazes me, your love humbles me, your care was ever so gratefully received.
Rather than replying to everyone individually, I thought I would put this post on so the entire KB community can be aware of what a very special place this is.
You know who you are..we love you guys heaps.
I am back in HB for a few days, Emma is still in Welly, being visited by KBers in my absence. She is over the worst (for now) but still has a long way to go. We hope to see her back in HB hospital towards the end of next week to carry on her recuperation.
From the bottom of our hearts, thankyou KB!

**chanceyy** · 5th July 2008, 12:48

at times life can be all or nothing ... & you guys sure have had your hands full over the last week or so .. you have been in my thoughts plenty along with Scott & his family

have a huge

here for you both and wishing Emma a speedy recovery

KB is full of ppl who absolutely rock for sure

**Headbanger** · 5th July 2008, 13:06

aye...damn....um.

I wanted to post something, But I'm lost for words.

Heavy stuff.

Me dear old mum had a brain haemorrhage a few years back, hard times.

Lets hope she continues to improve.

**Colapop** · 5th July 2008, 13:36

She's good today. Sitting up and having a few laughs. Still in a darkened room but that'll pass. Awesome improvement since Wednesday. The doc said she'll be allowed up and into a wheelchair this arvo so I expect to see her hooning round the ward when I get back afetr rugby!

Mikey is being a good boy and keeping her occupied too...

**yungatart** · 5th July 2008, 14:52

Just had a call from Nasty. Emma is sitting up in a chair!! Woohoo!

KB is just as Frosty says in his siggy! A family!

**Mom** · 5th July 2008, 14:54

Originally Posted by yungatart

KB is just as Frosty says in his siggy! A family!

It certainly is love. Great to hear Emma is making good progress too. Bet your own bed feels good!

**R6_kid:Me** · 5th July 2008, 15:41

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Really good to see the community kicking in to action and doing what communities are meant to do - support each other.

Big ups to you for holding it together, not doubt it was tough, you and your family will be better for it in the long run!

**martybabe** · 5th July 2008, 15:56

And with posts like that, is it any wonder that good people rally round you.
Your amazing Lady.

Beset with major worries of your own, you take the time to remember Scott and his family and to thank, well pretty much everyone.

Bless ya sweetheart, look after yourself during this godawful trying time and here's hoping Emma makes a swift and full recovery.

Haven't got a spuggin clue what I can do to help but I'm only a pm away if I can assist in any way.

All the best. Martin.x

**jafar** · 5th July 2008, 16:37

Originally Posted by yungatart

Just had a call from Nasty. Emma is sitting up in a chair!! Woohoo!

KB is just as Frosty says in his siggy! A family!

Way to go EMMA

Keep us up to date please

**Maha** · 5th July 2008, 16:45

Yeah we were just talking about that very thing last night, cant say enough on how good it feels to know that, wherever we go, there could/would always be someone there if we need them.

**Nasty** · 5th July 2008, 16:49

Not long got home.... Emma is going great ... still slightly darkened room .. but hey who wants to look at mike in the light anyways (her partner) ... she is enjoying meeting new people .. and hearing of experiences and having difference company .. she also has one or two wicked stories to telll .. never knew you used to have a waterbed you oleTart. Anyway gave her huge hugs as we are heading north tomorrow and we know col will watch over her.

**martybabe** · 5th July 2008, 16:54

Originally Posted by Nasty

Not long got home.... Emma is going great ... still slightly darkened room .. but hey who wants to look at mike in the light anyways (her partner) ... she is enjoying meeting new people .. and hearing of experiences and having difference company .. she also has one or two wicked stories to telll .. never knew you used to have a waterbed you oleTart. Anyway gave her huge hugs as we are heading north tomorrow and we know col will watch over her.

Well done you and good luck on your journey tomorrow, hope it all goes well

**skelstar** · 5th July 2008, 17:36

First I've heard of this YAH. Sorry to hear about this bad news and wish your family all the best. Good to hear about the fortune with the chopper ride though...