Category Archives: brain tumour

Aug25

Harbour Town

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Thursday 25th August

In past times, towards the end of August, we would normally be on our way back north from Florida, stopping off at Hilton Head Island. 

On this day, three years ago we spent the afternoon at Harbourtown; you, me and Dad. We played on the tree swing, sat in rocking chairs, climbed to the top of the lighthouse, ate ice cream, wandered through the shops and looked at all the boats in the marina.

The tree swing ~ a relaxing place in the shade

The top of the lighthouse has fabulous views

Flags and rocking chairs; reading among the gnarly trees

Would that we were all sitting on those chairs, right now, enjoying our ice creams. That would be just perfect.

If I close my eyes

You’re there with us

Smiling, chatting, laughing

Asking for money to buy another book

Walking, exploring, content

You’re there with us

If I close my eyes.

  

Love you forever, my Angel.

Sweetheart, precious son.

xxxxxx

Aug24

I’ll never stop missing you

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Wednesday 24th August
  

I’ll never stop missing you

The pain will last forever

Sometimes close to the surface

Sometimes buried wherever.

  

Wish I could see your smiling face

Without closing my eyes and dreaming

Wish I could hear your happy voice

Without loading a video for screening.

  

So, I’ll never stop missing you

I’ll never stop loving you

And I’ll never, ever forget

Everything we’ve been through.

  

My dearest, darling Angel son.

xxxxxx

  

Aug23

Just for a little moment

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Tuesday 23rd August
   

Just for a little moment

I thought you were still here

Wandering across the beach

That you would just appear.

  

Just for a little moment

I thought I heard your laugh

But all I can do is smile

As I look at your photograph.

  

Just for a little moment

I thought I felt your touch

With arms wrapped around

Saying “I love you so much”.

  

Just for a little moment

I felt your presence close by

And I know you’re telling me

“I’m with you, please don’t cry”.

  

Missing you, my Angel.

xxxxxx

Very busy beach again

Aug22

Windy City

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Monday 22nd August

   
In 2004 we made a detour from our usual holiday on the east coast of America. My brother and his wife had a fabulous apartment on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, and we decided to spend a week in the windy city exploring a very different holiday destination.

Shopping, eating, drinking, museums, the L, parks, beaches, bridges, air shows: Chicago was amazing, and we had a busy, fun-filled week.

You on my brother’s yacht during the Air and Water Show

22.8.2004 Sliding along like a seal (with brown arms and a white body)

I remember  we drove up to Gurnee, and spent the day at Six Flags Great America; you both enjoyed the large wooden rollercoaster called American Eagle, and the insanely twisting Vertical Velocity.

You and your brother exiting yet another thrilling rollercoaster ride

We also spent time at Oak Street Beach, people watching and relaxing, having a snack and a welcome cold drink.

You and I, having a cold drink at a beach café

We did have fun, didn’t we? Experiencing so many different excursions and adventures. You were both so lucky, and we were lucky enough too, to be able to share good times with you.

We tried hard to show you the world, meet new people, eat different foods, look at modern architecture, observe unfamiliar scenery, to place you amongst a different culture: all to expand your education and knowledge. And to have fun all the while.

And we did have fun, didn’t we?

And now, so, so many wonderful memories to look back upon. How I wish it were not so, that you were still here, able to keep on holidaying with us.

We miss you so much my darling.

Love you forever my precious Angel son.

xxxxxx

Low tide at the beach this afternoon

Aug21

Fun for Frank

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Sunday 21st August

Three years ago we visited Universal Studios and Frank enjoyed the new Simpson’s carousel ride: “Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl”. 

Not his usual white-knuckle, scary, adrenaline-rushing ride, but something a little different, a bit of childish fun; a new experience for him.

The ride had actually only been showcased ten days previously, so Frank was one of the first to try it out. 

He had a lot of fun, and it was wonderful to see him having such a good time. 

We also had short queues for the old favourites of ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Revenge of the Mummy’ rides too. 

‘Men in Black ~ Alien Attack’ never fails to bring out the competitiveness in us, as we shoot as many space creatures as possible

‘The Revenge of the Mummy’ ride, full of exciting special effects, twists and turns, and fast-paced action

  

In the theme park of heaven

Are you riding rollercoasters?

Laughing, smiling with delight

Up there, sparkling in the night.

Missing you, my fun-loving son

Now you’ll be forever young.

  

Precious Angel

xxxxxx

Aug20

I’ll keep remembering

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Saturday 20th August
   

I love you, and I’m missing you

Wish you were here right now.

I can’t stop thinking about you

I’ll keep remembering, I vow.

Saying your name, my heart smiles

I’m full of pain, but still standing.

Keeping you alive in my heart

With memories of you; enchanting.

   

My sweetheart Angel baby

xxxxxx

Summer grey

Aug19

I love you both

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Friday 19th August

    

One in heaven

One on earth

My two sons.

  

One is there

One is here

My two boys.

  

One an Angel

One alive

My children.

  

One with wings

One still breathing

My two lads.

  

One a memory

One still making memories

My young men. 

  

I love you both

Always have

Always will.

  

xxxxxx

Lamorna; Spring 1990; your brother, me and you

Spring 1990; Newquay Zoo; you, me and your brother

Aug18

Just wanted you to know

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Thursday 18th August
   

Just wanted you to know

That I love you so.

Kisses to heaven I blow

As I look at your photo.

Seems like an age ago

Like there’s no tomorrow.

Still missing you though

Lost without my shadow.

Fly high, over the rainbow

May your star forever glow.

   

xxxxxx

Fly high Starman

Aug17

Not a day goes by

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Wednesday 17th August

  

Not a day goes by

My heart aches

Never the same again.

   

Living and breathing 

Every single day

Without you.

   

Looking for moments 

Filled with you

The little signs.

    

More than anyone knows

You are missed

Lives forever changed.

   

My heart holds you

My love eternal

My grief timeless.

 

xxxxxx

Grey and misty at the beach

A good swell forming

Red flags ~ no swimming

Aug16

You’re gone

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Tuesday 16gh August
   

You’re gone 

From our lives

But I hope you can:

Touch the stars

Jump through clouds

Talk to the moon

Kiss Betty Boop

Slide down rainbows

Swim with dolphins

Run with the wind

Laugh with angels

Smile at the sun

My precious Starman

Now forever young.

xxxxxx

16th August 2011 Islamorada, Florida Keys