05/06/2026
💙 A Thankful Heart, A Hopeful Journey 💙
As I sit and write this, my heart is overflowing with gratitude.
The past 11 months have been a journey I never could have imagined. There were days filled with fear, uncertainty, hospital rooms, specialist appointments, surgeries, and moments where I honestly wondered if we would reach some of the milestones that are now right in front of us.
On 25 June, our precious Caleb will celebrate his first birthday. 🎂
A day I once feared we might never see.
Today, he is becoming a bubbly, smiling little boy with a personality that lights up every room. He is starting to gain better head control, showing us more strength every day, and reminding us all that miracles don't always arrive in giant leaps. Sometimes they come in the smallest victories.
We have been incredibly blessed by people who have walked this road with us.
Dearest ladies (because i dont know all of them of by heart) who took initiative to make Caleb's Cozy Toes happen.
Printopia for all the adverts and sponsor around printing and some giftings.
Pediatric Care Africa and Dr Andre Joyce and their team for the Awareness and traveling accrose South Pediatric Care Africa
to Dr's Smit and Erasmus for their beautiful love and care for Caleb when he is being admitted and treated in hospital.
and all others i might not mention, you are all amazing angels on our journey.
To every person who donated, shared a post, bought a raffle ticket, sent a message, prayed for Caleb, or simply stood beside us during difficult days, thank you. Your kindness has carried us further than words can express.
We would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the businesses and individuals who have quietly stepped forward to help. Although they did not do so for recognition or marketing, their generosity deserves appreciation.
Thank you to Ndalo Group Of Hotels, Mixolo'g for the R1,500 voucher donation, and for the incredible prize of 2 tickets to the Jacaranda FM show at Innibos Laeveld Nasionale Kunstefees, including entry to the festivities for the day.
Your kindness arrived not because you had to, but because you chose to care.
We are equally grateful to The Christie Group and the donors who have assisted in settling some of Caleb's medical expenses. Because of your support, we have managed to reduce Caleb's outstanding medical costs to approximately R350,000.
While this is still a significant amount, it is far less than where we started, and that is entirely because of the generosity of so many people.
Our raffle is still running, and we are humbly asking for your continued support. Every ticket purchased helps us move one step closer to relieving the financial burden of Caleb's ongoing medical care.
If you would like to support Caleb's journey, you can purchase a raffle ticket or contribute through our BackaBuddy campaign:
Raffle Details:
LD Le Roux
Capitec
Savings Account
1885144294
470010
Ref: Your Cellphone number.
Donations
👉 https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-baby-caleb-on-his-journey-to-healing
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."
Psalm 107:1
And another verse that has carried us through many difficult days:
"Every good and perfect gift is from above."
James 1:17
Thank you for helping us believe in hope, kindness, and the goodness that still exists in this world.
With love and gratitude,
Mom Cal and Family 💙
