'I've written birthday cards and wrapped presents for my kids for years to come because I'm dying'
A MUM dying of cancer has written Christmas and birthday cards and wrapped presents for her kids for years to come.North News and PicturesThe Newcastle single mother has no close relatives so eldest Erin, 17, will become “mum” to Liam, 11, and Lily, nine.Erin, set to audition for, is planning for school runs by taking driving lessons, paid for by fundraisers at the local Blakelaw Juniors FC.
Jo has wrapped presents for the kids to open on their birthdays and Christmas Day for years to come and she has arranged for their council house in Newcastle to be transferred into Erin’s name.Jo has written birthday cards for all of her children up to the age of 30 She has always written out a long list of instructions so her eldest knows how to cope with the paperwork that adults normally take care of.“I am also constantly writing down phone numbers and information I think they might need in emergencies.North News and Pictures"All I am focused on now is trying to make sure the children will be able to cope without me, and enjoying the last of the precious time we have together.
As well as looking after her younger siblings, Erin will take care of the family dogs - four-year-old Shitzu Prince and eight-year-old Labrador, Wilson. Former hairdresser Jo added: "It's a lot for someone of Erin's age to cope with but I know she will be fine.North News and PicturesJo has taught her eldest how to do the cleaning, washing and cooking to look after the younger childrenJo split with Erin’s dad when the tot was three and she has no relationship with the dad of her youngest two.This is what happens just before you die...
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