Pick Me Up! Special

Heaven sent

Taking the book out of my hands, my son Camden looked at me.

‘I want to do it Mum,’ he said, turning the page.

Sat quietly, I listened to Camden, nine, read a bedtime story to his little sister Avalon, four.

‘She’s asleep now, good job buddy,’ I whispered a while later, as Camden finished the tale and we snuck out of Avalon’s bedroom.

Camden was a doting big brother and always as good as gold.

He adored Avalon and his brother Maxwell, 19 months.

He was always trying to make them laugh by goofing around.

One Sunday in March 2018, we decided to visit family for Easter.

I loaded the kids into my SUV and set off for Stephen, Minnesota, USA – my partner Bryan, 32, would meet us up there later.

We hit the road, but as I was driving, it started to snow.

I struggled to keep control of

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Pick Me Up Special

Pick Me Up Special2 min read
Let’s Talk Dirty
It can feel a little awkward talking about IBD and there are some questions that you may not feel comfortable asking. Luckily Grace Baird, a Crohn’s & Colitis UK Nurse Specialist, is here to answer some of the most common queries. Please visit: crohn
Pick Me Up Special1 min read
Cross It
Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. Your answer: ______________________ LULL NORM PARA PRAY ROOM CUBIC EVOKE IMBUE NATTY NIFTY
Pick Me Up Special4 min read
DOUGH-NUT Miss Out
Get your flour, apron and mixing bowls ready – it’s time to bake! With National Doughnut Week taking place between 18 and 26 May this year, you can give back to an extraordinary cause – The Children’s Trust – just by baking delicious doughnut treats.

Related Books & Audiobooks