FAMILIES TESTIMONIES

When families return home after this vacation, they carry tender moments, smiles and warm memories to be treasured for years to come. The kindness of the many supports of BEYOND THE MOON touches young lives, whose time is so precious. Letter after letter, families attest the extremely positive influence such a vacation has on their lives; parents sometimes believe this experience prolonged their child's life. However, it has also happened that several of our sick children passed away a few days or weeks after their vacation.

SOME EXTRACTS from family letters:

"We experienced countless beautiful moments together with our children. Moments we will never forget." Family V., Germany

"This was certainly the most wonderful time our family has experienced in many years. Natalie was treated beyond what royalty would have been treated like. She will always have fond memories of this time. Words cannot describe this experience well enough. Although words like, outstanding, amazing, second-to-none all come to mind. I have three children and Natalie is my youngest. When Natalie was in the hospital on so many occasions, my other two always seemed lost. This was not only a difficult time for Natalie, but also for her brother and sister. To have given them this time together as a family was important and it made Natalie feel like she was giving us something special just from her. Thank you a million times over!" Family F., United Kingdom

"One big thanks for this unique experience, for that little piece of Heaven on Earth that we witnessed thanks to your association." Family L., Belgium

"All the stress and heartache we had been under in the previous weeks began to loosen its grip on us as we graciously received what felt like one giant hug from complete strangers. There was not one little detail that went unnoticed or unappreciated. We did not appear to be a family with a terminally ill child. We flew home Sunday night, 19 September. Fifteen minutes after pulling in our driveway, Kelly had a severe headache. Her very first symptom of the recurring tumours. During the night, she lapsed into a coma and died the following afternoon." Family N., The Netherlands

More special memories from families.