Hannah Bee

Hannah Bee Hannah Bee is an organisation which was started in 2017 by a group of mums with the aim of raising awareness of Cerebral Palsy in Botswana.

01/09/2026

Hello September. Hello Spring.

The 1st of September is Spring Day in South Africa! A season of hope and new beginnings. 🌱

We’ve been a little quiet around here lately, taking some time offline while we navigated Hannah’s recovery from surgery. The last few months haven’t been the easiest, and she simply hasn’t been feeling quite like herself.

So, my hope for September is a simple one…

That we have more breakthroughs than breakdowns.
That as Hannah gains her strength, she finds her confidence again.
That she laughs a little louder, smiles a little more and remembers just how capable she is.

And most of all, that this new season brings growth, healing and a little more sunshine into her world.

Because sometimes, new beginnings don’t have to be big.
Sometimes they look like simply finding your way back to yourself.

Here’s to September.
Here’s to spring.
And here’s to Hannah blooming in her own time. 🌼


14/07/2026

Yesterday, I was feeling so frustrated with Hannah's progress.

It felt like we have been through so much, yet she still isn't where I had hoped she would be. I found myself wondering if all the hard work, surgeries, therapy, tears, and determination were enough.

Then this morning, I opened my phone and a video from years ago popped up.

It showed Hannah struggling to move in ways I had almost forgotten.

Sometimes, when we're living through the journey every single day, we become so focused on how far we still have to go that we forget to look back and see just how far we've already come.
Progress isn't always obvious when you're in the middle of it.

Today, I'm grateful for that unexpected reminder.

Here's to celebrating every step, no matter how small, because one day you'll look back and realize those small steps became something extraordinary.

26/06/2026

3 weeks done.

Hannah's casts finally came off.

All the emotions wrapped up in one moment... the fear, the relief, the happiness, the overwhelming gratitude.

The second the first cast came off, Hannah whispered, "I can feel the air on my legs," and then the tears came. "I'm so happy," she sobbed. My heart broke for my little girl. She has been through so much.

Three weeks of being uncomfortable. Three weeks of waiting. Three weeks closer to healing.

Watching her smile again after all she's been through reminded me that sometimes the smallest moments become the biggest victories.

One more step forward on this journey. One day at a time. ✨




Happy Father’s Day to all the dads showing up, putting in the work, and making a difference every day.
21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads showing up, putting in the work, and making a difference every day.




13/06/2026

Update

Well, we survived Week 1. Barely. 😅

I'm happy to report that Hannah is doing much better! The pain has eased a lot, and although it's been a very long week, I think we've finally made it over the worst part of the healing process. 💚

The current drama is that she still has to wear her casts for another 2 weeks. Apparently this is both unfair and highly inconvenient for her.

The good news? She's still getting around surprisingly well and continues to prove that she's tougher than the rest of us combined.

I'm also thrilled to announce that Hannah and I are officially friends again. Yay!!! For those following along, this friendship was briefly suspended due to my alleged involvement in certain cast-related decisions. 😬

It's been a long week, people!

Only 2 more weeks to go... but who's counting!?

We are finally back home.Today Hannah discovered that her casts aren't coming off anytime soon... she has to keep them o...
07/06/2026

We are finally back home.

Today Hannah discovered that her casts aren't coming off anytime soon... she has to keep them on for 3 weeks.

To say she is unimpressed would be the understatement of the year.

She feels completely betrayed. The original plan was a Botox procedure, but after her pre-op assessment the doctor changed course and decided Achilles tendon lengthening surgery would benefit her more. In Hannah's eyes, however, I am clearly the mastermind behind this entire operation.

Current status:
❌ I'm not her friend anymore.
❌ She doesn't want to talk to me.
❌ She doesn't want me to touch her.
❌ I have apparently ruined her life.

Honestly though, beneath the tears, anger, and dramatic declarations, I find myself feeling proud.

I'm raising a little girl who knows how to speak her mind, stand up for herself, and tell people exactly how she feels. Sometimes that means hearing, "I don't want to be your friend anymore," from the child you would move mountains for. But it also means she's growing into someone who isn't afraid to use her voice.

Right now she's angry. Really angry. And that's okay.

This has been a huge week for a little girl who never asked to have cerebral palsy, never asked for surgery, and definitely never asked to spend three weeks in casts.

So for now, I'll keep loving her through the anger, offering hugs she'll refuse, and waiting patiently for my friendship status to be reinstated.

Wish me luck. 💚

06/06/2026

Yesterday, Hannah's BFF came to visit after we were finally discharged from the hospital.

Sometimes friendship really is the best medicine.

Hannah had been miserable and emotional in hospital, with lots of tears and a very long, difficult day. But the moment Leah arrived, everything changed. Suddenly there were smiles, laughter, and a little bit of normality again.

It was such a blessing to have Tremayne and Leah come to us, bringing food, comfort, and so much love when we needed it most.

Leah and Hannah are definitely friendship goals. Not only did she cheer Hannah up, but she also made sure her lip gloss was on point! 💕

My heart is always so full after spending time with you girls.

Thank you for bringing sunshine to what had been a pretty dark day. Your kindness, friendship, and love meant more than you'll ever know.

05/06/2026

Change of plans.

What was meant to be a simple Botox infiltration procedure has now become Achilles tendon lengthening surgery.

After Hannah's pre-operative assessment this morning, her doctor made the decision that surgery would provide a better long-term outcome and help address the pain more effectively. Botox may have offered some relief, but it wouldn't have solved the whole problem.

Hannah has no idea yet.

This morning was already incredibly emotional for her.

After surgery, she'll be in casts for three weeks, and I know she's not going to be happy when she wakes up and discovers what's happened. There will probably be tears, anger, and difficult conversations, and that's okay. I'll carry that if I have to, because sometimes as parents we have to make the hard decisions that our children don't yet understand.

Please keep our brave Hannah Bee in your thoughts and prayers today. We are trusting that this difficult step will lead to less pain, greater mobility, and a brighter future for her.

One day she'll understand that every hard decision was made out of love. 💚



Leaving for South Africa now. Tomorrow, Hannah has her Botox infiltration procedure.To be honest, it's been a tough week...
04/06/2026

Leaving for South Africa now.

Tomorrow, Hannah has her Botox infiltration procedure.

To be honest, it's been a tough week. She's been emotional, anxious, and has begged me more than once to cancel the appointment.

This morning she completely shattered my heart when she looked at me and said:
"Mom, I wish I didn't have CP so I didn't have to go through all this pain."

Oh, my baby.

If I could take cerebral palsy away from you, I would do it in a heartbeat. If I could carry the pain for you, I would.
But what I can do is hold your hand, wipe your tears, cheer you on, and remind you how incredibly brave you are.

Living with CP means facing challenges most people never see, and sometimes those challenges feel unfair. Today is one of those days.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we travel and as Hannah undergoes her procedure tomorrow.

Praying for safe travels, a successful procedure, and a little extra strength for my brave girl. 💚

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