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This is such a beautiful positive piece of writing, Emily! The journey continues … and as you say, you will become the wind beneath someone else’s wings as they start paddling their Waka along this journey. Love your writing! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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Thank you so much x

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“Merryed” 😊😊 that’s how my 8 year old son says it too. It makes me smile

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This is so beautiful Emily. I bet Eddie will be just like Jonty someday, showing all the kiddos it will be okay xo

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This is such a wonderful, hopeful post 🥰 so very similar to our journey with FPIES.

I loved the way you described Jonty - it made me smile. What a fantastic experience for Eddie 💛

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I’m so glad it’s similar in other communities! It was such a great experience for Eddie!

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I'm so glad Eddie and your whanau are here in your journey ❤️

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Hi Emily!

I’m a mum to a T1 warrior too and I stood next to you when we were arriving at camp. I really enjoyed reading your writing!

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Oh how lovely! I don’t know if I said hi? Sorry I was a bit nervous/excited! X

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We didn’t say hi, but I was feeling much the same as you x

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