Dear friends and family,
Just writing to update you about recent developments. On the health side of things, the outlook does not look particularly promising, although we continue to fight our corner as best we can.
A major boost in this situation is the arrival of Luke, on Monday 23 November, weighing 8lb 4oz. He is absolutely gorgeous and Maddy has slipped into big sister role seamlessly, and is very proud of her little brother.
Otherwise, we’d be very happy, once next week is over, to have visitors at home, to meet our lovely new son.
Lots of love,
Bart xx
oftherightkidney 
They don’t call them bundles of joy for nothing. Enjoy every minute. He’s beautiful.
xxoo,
Janice
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What happy news to wake up to in Beijing. Luke is lovely and I am sure he will bring you great joy. All the best, Peter
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Congratulations. Very happy Luke has arrived. Keep fighting Bart. We are all thinking of you. Athene , Paul and Sam
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Congratulations to you all! Anna, you look like you just went for a walk and came back with Luke… he is so beautiful and peaceful, a real blessing. It is amazing to see Maddy holding him with such mature love in her eyes!
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Wonderful to see Luke! He’s gorgeous 🙂 Thank you for the pictures 🙂 Lots and lots of love to you all xxx
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so pleased to hear of Luke’s arrival. Lots of love to you all. xxx
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Wonderful to see the newly expanded family! Love from us both – Dennis & Mary
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Congratulations Bart, he is absolutely beautiful. All my love and best wishes.
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From all of us at the “Allestree Corner Street hotel” our warmest thoughts to you all on the arrival of your gorgeous new son Luke. We can’t wait to meet him. With much love, Gabi and co.xxxx
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