Tamara Lloyd, together with her husband Jono are raising 3 beautiful children. Life definitely has its challenges with their eldest Kai (13 yo) having high functioning autism. 

Kai is non verbal, and in her 13 years of raising Kai, Tamara has never heard him say the words I love you. Only a handful of times has she heard him say the name "mum". Yet their bond is so so special. 

Tamara chats with host, Lisa McKelvey about raising Kai, family life in Goondiwindi QLD and all things autism. 

Have a listen! x

Sarah Moorcroft had always dreamed of having children, and after meeting her husband John and having her first born, soon found out, its not always as straight forward as you would imagine. 

Sarah chats on the podcast with host, Lisa McKelvey, about her second born son Hunters time at the Queensland Childrens Hospital with inflammation of his heart muscle - Myocarditis, life since, and some of the things she has learnt on this precious journey. 

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Jen Drummonds son, Rafferty (2) was tragically struck by a car while riding his balance bike, with his family while they were walking their dogs.
 
Rafferty devastatingly sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. 
 
Jen chats with host, Lisa McKelvey, about family life since the life changing accident. Jen and her husband Dylan have chosen to pick happiness and make the most of the life that they do have with their family, although its not always easy. Putting one foot in front of the other, getting back out caravaning and sharing so much love with their children. 
 
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What do you do when your on an adventure of a life time overseas with your husband and 5 kids, when your eldest son becomes increasingly unwell, and after seeking out medical help, you hear the diagnosis - he has a rare AVM on his spinal cord? 

Brooke Colless has lived this incredible story. Its one of love, hope and faith. 

Show Links:
Brooke Colless - Blonde Nomads - https://www.instagram.com/blondenomads?igsh=Mzd2cmx0bTc2OWJv

Hi and welcome to The Long Road. Hosted by Lisa McKelvey, a mother of 5 children ranging in age from 16 - 5 years old. She lives with her husband Steve in Goondiwindi, QLD.

On boxing day 2021, Lisas second eldest son Beau, had a motorbike accident which resulted in a Spinal Cord Injury, at just 12 years old. 

Lisa has gained so much by speaking with other parents who also have experienced a life changing trauma with their young person. She shares some of those stories with you on The Long Road. 

Enjoy the listen.