ABSTRACT

I think at fi rst it shook our perfect world, but now in three years our world has broadened. We

have watched something wonderful grow.

This chapter allows you to further explore the experiences of Louise, Luke, JoJo and Jem, and takes you through the early years and tribulations of their life as a family. The chapter relies on narratives from both parents and offers refl ective exercises for the reader to engage with either independently or in study groups. There are both published text and internet resources for the reader to explore further.