[Magdalen] Peace at the bitter end

[Sally Davies]

Dear Friends

I do not normally reach out with work situations but as I sit in the car
park outside the hospital this morning, I am broken hearted that I may have
to witness the death of a small child this morning. He has been in ICU for
six months and may be considered brain dead, they are going to stop the
ventilator and see what happens.

His medical condition leaves no hope of survival though family and friends,
of course, cling on.

His mother has undergone this personal Calvary despite being very unwell
herself, she never leaves the hospital. I don't think I have ever witnessed
so much pain, wave after wave of it.

Please pray for them and for me.

It is a reminder that no matter what goes on in politics or the world (our
Rand currently on a nose dive and for once it is unrelated to our own
criminal President) - there are always those who need love, care and
whatever comfort is available.

Sally D