Wednesday 16th September

You really did have so much to live for.

We thought you had beaten this disease, we were told the tumours were shrinking markedly.

We still had so much to do.

We were planning a trip to London to have afternoon tea at the Ritz. Something you had wanted to do, somewhere to dress up in your ‘posh’ black velvet jacket.

We had so many dreams still to fulfil.

To continue our travels far and wide, to find new theme parks, new experiences, to have fun, laugh, and make every day a happy one.

But no, it just was not to be.
For some unknown reason, you gained your Angel wings and left us with such heartbreak.

Marvellous memories, but utterly broken hearts.

Soar high, and smile, lovely boy.
We love you so dearly.
We miss you so much.
Angel son xxxx

Sunday 13th September

“Oh My Darling Angel
My heart loves you.
My soul misses you.
My memory longs
  to be in that same
    space and time
        With You.”

I really would like to be teleported or transported or transferred or transmogrified or whatever it’s called, to be with you.
Wherever you might be.
Right now.
Somewhere in space and time.
Just to be with you.

I miss everything about you.

Yesterday, I was going through the cards that people had sent, when you passed, and the one from our previous, elderly next-door neighbours brought a tear to my eyes:

“We have lovely memories when we lived next door to you.
Frank was a lovely boy, and so is his brother.
We had many chats over the wall.

We know he is a Sunbeam in Heaven.
All of God’s children, when they die, become Sunbeams.
They have a special place in Heaven.”

Sending you kisses to Heaven.

Sleep peacefully, my little Sunbeam Angel xxxx

A beautiful posy box of flowers from your Auntie

Saturday 12th September

It’s six months today since you gained your Angel wings.

And not a day goes by that I haven’t thought of you.

Fly free with the angels.
Love you forever xxxxx

18.1.1985  –  12.3.2015

#TesticularCancer #Checkemlads #RaisingAwareness #ForFranksSake

I put this on Facebook today, to try and raise awareness of this awful disease.

Thursday 10th September

“Sometimes when the wind blows,
I hear you whisper to me…..

“My spirit is alive.
My soul is free.
My love is as near
as you need it to be.”

I do miss you so much, but have to believe that your spirit is truly alive.

I love you dearly and hope your soul is flying free.

Beloved Angel son xxxx

Monday 7th September

For quite some time, you had an assisted work placement at a children’s nursery. You loved putting on your ‘uniform’ of a turquoise t-shirt, and walking by yourself to the pre-school in the mornings, to set out the toys, books or play equipment.

You loved being with the group of young children. They were non-threatening, and you enjoyed being in their company. Despite having Asperger Syndrome, you were able to be one of the team, gain your First Aid qualification, along with the rest of the staff, and have a certain amount of responsibility for the youngsters.

Today would probably have been their ‘Back to school day.’

I wonder if they thought of you today?
I wonder if they miss you?

In a card from the school, they had this to say about you:

“As I’m sure you are aware, Frank helped out at the pre-school for a number of years and he really was one of the team.
Frank was always kind and patient with the children, without exception he demonstrated great empathy, particularly with children who were very shy or lacking in confidence.
Many of the children loved nothing more than settling down in the reading corner with Frank reading them a story or three.
We were extremely fond of Frank and we are going to miss him a great deal.”

You loved your ‘job’ there, and would often talk about your day looking after the children.

I’m sure they do miss you.
You meant something to everyone you met.
You made a big impact on so many people.
We all miss you so very much.

Have fun playing with the Angel children.
Soar high, sweetie pie.
Love you forever.
xxxxx