Help Mark & Sue Walker
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On the 27th January 2022 our family woke up as normal. If only we knew how much our lives were about to change.
That evening our mum Sue came home after spending the evening with her friends to find her husband of 27 years, our dad, unconscious laying at the bottom of the stairs and blood everywhere. She had no idea how long he had been laying there alone and suffering. She immediately called 999 and within minutes an ambulance and air ambulance had arrived. We had no idea what had happened or how it happened.
Dad was taken into hospital where they uncovered a fractured skull and a bleed to his brain, but at least he was alive.
We were all positive and believed there was hope for recovery.
A loving dad, devoted husband and friend to many, had always been our rock, our safety net. He had his own business and worked hard as a self employed builder fixing things for everyone. Dad would always take part in our local village events such as the carnival every year. He was a community man, everyone would stop and say hello.
His accident changed everything, he could no longer function like he used to. For 28 days he was cared for in the John Radcliffe hospital, Oxford. But he just couldn’t understand why. He didn’t think anything was wrong with him. He refused to eat, wash and at times he even became verbally aggressive. This isn’t our dad.
This is his injury.
Dad was moved to Badby Park Brain Rehabilitation Centre on the 24th February where they tried to help him retrain his brain, try and become part of the man he was. There was improvement, and we as a family truly believed we could have ‘him’ back.
On the 11th April dad was rushed back into Hospital. His brain was bleeding again. Again so many unanswered questions and back at square one.
Dad could not recognise his only grandchild who is only 1 years old, he would get confused not knowing or remembering who his family was.
Reality started to hit. Would dad ever be able to walk Millie down the isle, give fatherly advice to Tyler or even be the husband he always has been to Sue?
Dad was taken back to Badby park after 11 days of being at Northampton General Hospital following the second bleed. After 4 weeks back at Badby park a meeting was called. This is the time the hard realisation was told.
Dads brain injury was so bad he will never be the man he was again. Unable to care for himself. We were told it is unlikely he will be able to return home any time soon, if at all. He will need 24 hour care but we want/need him to come home, to his home, the home him and mum have made together. At this moment all our hearts broke. The last bit of hope we had was gone.
Our mum Sue has struggled so much, she is grieving for the man she loves. Her rock. Dad was the main income to our family home. He supported the house, paid the bills and kept the roof over our heads. Mum has had to cut her hours due to the travelling and support needed for dad. Sadly now she is having to rethink everything they have both worked so hard for all their lives. Sadly there was no insurance payout and only now when reality has hit, we realise she needs more than just emotional support, but financial too.
Everyday is a struggle, how does she pay the next bill, can she afford fuel to go visit dad. This is why we as Mark and Sue’s children are finally asking for help. I know there are always people worse off, and people who need things more. Especially during the times the world is in now, but if you could please spare anything, nothing is too small. It would all be greatly received. But most of all, please think of anyone who is going through hard times, and remember to be there for them. Family is special, never take them for granted. You never know when you wake up if your life will change forever.
Thank you
Millie and Tyler x
That evening our mum Sue came home after spending the evening with her friends to find her husband of 27 years, our dad, unconscious laying at the bottom of the stairs and blood everywhere. She had no idea how long he had been laying there alone and suffering. She immediately called 999 and within minutes an ambulance and air ambulance had arrived. We had no idea what had happened or how it happened.
Dad was taken into hospital where they uncovered a fractured skull and a bleed to his brain, but at least he was alive.
We were all positive and believed there was hope for recovery.
A loving dad, devoted husband and friend to many, had always been our rock, our safety net. He had his own business and worked hard as a self employed builder fixing things for everyone. Dad would always take part in our local village events such as the carnival every year. He was a community man, everyone would stop and say hello.
His accident changed everything, he could no longer function like he used to. For 28 days he was cared for in the John Radcliffe hospital, Oxford. But he just couldn’t understand why. He didn’t think anything was wrong with him. He refused to eat, wash and at times he even became verbally aggressive. This isn’t our dad.
This is his injury.
Dad was moved to Badby Park Brain Rehabilitation Centre on the 24th February where they tried to help him retrain his brain, try and become part of the man he was. There was improvement, and we as a family truly believed we could have ‘him’ back.
On the 11th April dad was rushed back into Hospital. His brain was bleeding again. Again so many unanswered questions and back at square one.
Dad could not recognise his only grandchild who is only 1 years old, he would get confused not knowing or remembering who his family was.
Reality started to hit. Would dad ever be able to walk Millie down the isle, give fatherly advice to Tyler or even be the husband he always has been to Sue?
Dad was taken back to Badby park after 11 days of being at Northampton General Hospital following the second bleed. After 4 weeks back at Badby park a meeting was called. This is the time the hard realisation was told.
Dads brain injury was so bad he will never be the man he was again. Unable to care for himself. We were told it is unlikely he will be able to return home any time soon, if at all. He will need 24 hour care but we want/need him to come home, to his home, the home him and mum have made together. At this moment all our hearts broke. The last bit of hope we had was gone.
Our mum Sue has struggled so much, she is grieving for the man she loves. Her rock. Dad was the main income to our family home. He supported the house, paid the bills and kept the roof over our heads. Mum has had to cut her hours due to the travelling and support needed for dad. Sadly now she is having to rethink everything they have both worked so hard for all their lives. Sadly there was no insurance payout and only now when reality has hit, we realise she needs more than just emotional support, but financial too.
Everyday is a struggle, how does she pay the next bill, can she afford fuel to go visit dad. This is why we as Mark and Sue’s children are finally asking for help. I know there are always people worse off, and people who need things more. Especially during the times the world is in now, but if you could please spare anything, nothing is too small. It would all be greatly received. But most of all, please think of anyone who is going through hard times, and remember to be there for them. Family is special, never take them for granted. You never know when you wake up if your life will change forever.
Thank you
Millie and Tyler x
Organizer and beneficiary
Millie Walker
Organizer
Sue Walker
Beneficiary