Rescue diver’s story of recovery.

Rescue diver’s story of recovery.

We usually write our stories of courage after the battle has been fought; but today it feels like I am writing from the midst of a full blown war. Many battles have already been fought, but we also know there are many still ahead. A few weeks ago a mom came to see me....
One of our own’s recovery journey.

One of our own’s recovery journey.

I’ve been writing a lot about journeys lately. Today I want to write about the special journey I have shared with Dorcas in honour of our 22 years of working together this week. In 1999 I was visiting my outrageously flamboyant, larger than life fashion designer...
A plane crash survivor’s road to recovery.

A plane crash survivor’s road to recovery.

Our team recently had the privilege of walking alongside an inspirational man on his recovery journey. This special amputee came from west Africa to receive and have his above-knee prosthesis fitted. He was too traumatised to tell us much about the accident in which...
A Thank You Letter for Our Respite Care

A Thank You Letter for Our Respite Care

I would like to thank Ann-Magret and her amazing staff for a wonderful experience at Sunning hill recovery lodge. My father of 84 was in need of care as his primary caregiver, my mother, was unable to take care of him for a week. The professional and friendly staff at...
Sandton Recovery Lodge.

Sandton Recovery Lodge.

It is funny how life messes with you. I had my whole life planned out. Did everything I had to do. Finished school, went to the dreaded army, studied diligently and then worked extremely hard and made a lot of money. I ticked all the other boxes too, got the pretty...