Kaspar's blog

Melody Bourne wrote:
"I'm writing to share with you Kaspar's blog and fundraiser. Kaspar is the son of my friend, wonder woman and mother extraordinaire - Kerri Shoemark. Through Kerri I have learnt how 7 year old Kaspar brings boundless love and joy into the lives of his family and friends, and inspires like gifts into the wider world. Kaspar brings these gifts by being Kaspar, but being Kaspar also means having some crucial needs that far exceed his family's resources.

Kaspar's gifts in the words of his mother....

"I knew in my heart that Kaspar was just Kaspar, perfect in his imperfections and not to be boxed and labelled. We just had to be OK with the mystery of him and love him in every moment for what he brought to us. And he has brought us so much.... He has taught us lessons in compassion and unconditional love. He has taught us to accept all people as they are and not what our expectation of them might be."

And the hardship....

"...the fact is we do need to plan for Kaspar's' future and when you have a child with a disability the future can be terrifying...we have heard the horror stories of older more experienced parents. And have experienced first hand the financial and emotional nightmare that it can be."

It takes an entire village to raise a child...

"For Kaspar's life to rise above the usual picture we NEED THE SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY. Some can support us financially, some will occasionally bring us a home cooked meal and some will send warm thoughts. ALL OF THIS HELPS."

For Kaspar...

"The fund raising we are doing is for some of the basic tools of life in the western world...an appropriate bathroom and an appropriate vehicle...By supporting our appeal you are keeping a child out of an institution and keeping a family together.....and we humbly thank you."

For the future of children with disabilities and their families...

"Our future vision is to create a foundation that will provide wheel chair accessible vehicles for families in need. We have a team of very talented and dedicated people ready to act on our dream and we anticipate that by this time next year we will be launching the Kaspar Foundation."

Please check out Kaspar's blog. There is a fabulous gig coming up this Saturday 22nd of November, to be held at the Northcote Uniting Church Hall. If you can't make the gig then give something meaningful this Christmas, give so that a family may stay together. Follow the link.

www.kasparsfundraiser.blogspot.com

Please pass this on to human beings!