Sunday 18th December
  

Finding shade beneath the palms

The sun glints off water in the pool

Quietly peaceful, a perfect afternoon

Ice cold drinks, trying to keep cool.

You’d jump in, splash about and swim

A cheeky grin spread across your face

Finding pleasure in simple things

I know you’re up there someplace.

So close to us, right by our sides 

At times, I think you’re still here

If I close my eyes and try real hard

On the next sunbed, you’ll appear.

And so, my splashing little Angel

Enjoy playing in the pools of heaven

Swimming underwater like a fish

The fun you have will never lessen.

Love you Angel

Dearest darling son.

xxxxxx

Beside the pool

Sunset over the dock

Saturday 17th December
  

A warm breeze

Through the trees

Day to seize

Pain to ease.

Bright sunshine

Still shoreline

Angel mine

Love divine.

Sparkling sea

Flying free

Wish you’d be

Here with me.

xxxxxx

Thursday 15th December
  

Such a pretty drive along the Overseas Highway, fifty miles south to Key West. On the left hand side of the road is the Atlantic ocean, and on the right, the Gulf of Mexico.

We have been here on a number of occasions, each time with you, my darling. So today we tried to explore a little more, rather than simply retracing our usual steps. We didn’t eat in our normal spot, (where you really enjoyed the chocolate dipped strawberries, drizzled with chantilly cream), but did have a cold drink on Sunset Pier, where we have sat together, many, many times.

The palm trees were wrapped with fairy lights, street lamps beribboned to look like candy canes, and various decorated Christmas trees were dotted about. 

Missing you sweetheart

Thinking of you so much

Blowing kisses to heaven

Love you forever

xxxxxx

Key West Christmas tree

A nautical tree

This one made from fishing floats

Under the shade on Sunset Pier, looking towards the Enchantment of the Seas

You and Dad on Sunset Pier, January 2007

You and I on Sunset Pier

Street lamps looking festive

Dressed for the season

Dinner at Burdines

You, at Burdines, December 2006

Wednesday 14th December
  

Sombrero Beach this morning

The first time here without you

So many memories come to mind

Time to reflect, take in the view.

You would walk along the hot sand 

Dipping your toes into the sea

Reading a book, with headphones on

Until bored, then you’d run back to me.

We miss you so much my Angel

It’s really not the same at all

Visiting places we went to with you

Sights and sounds are there to recall.

Darling son

Love you

Missing you

xxxxxx

You at Sombrero Beach, January 1st 2007

Sombrero Beach today

Palm fronds and blue sky

To the beach

Tuesday 13th December
  

Such a beautiful sunset this evening

Fiery pinks and oranges light up the sky

I know you would have loved it here

My darling with Angel wings you fly.

xxxxxx