Heartfelt Thanks
I finally have a few minutes to catch my breath and thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your thoughts, prayers and incredible generosity. The Redbubble community have been amazing and all my family and friend have commented on the love and support demonstrated by you all.
I thought as so many of you couldn’t be with us at the funeral to celebrate Axel’s life, that I would put the transcript here along with some pictures.
There were over 300 people at the funeral from all over Australia.
It was conducted by a teacher from the school both Glen and I attended (my older girls also attend this school now), he has been a part of our lives for over 20 years and it was fantastic to have him as a part of it.
Axel was carried in by his father, and 3 uncles to the The Book of Love by Peter Gabriel – it has always been one of my favourite songs.
On top of his coffin Meg and Zoe placed an arrangement of apgapanthus (Axel’s favourite flower he used to eat them!) and a framed photo of him.
I then read a poen written by Judy Walker titled Don’t tell me :
Please don’t tell me you know how I feel,
Unless you have lost your child too,
Please don’t tell me my broken heart will heal,
Because that is just not true,
Please don’t tell me my son is in a better place,
Though it is true, I want him here with me,
Don’t tell me someday I’ll hear his voice, see his face,
Beyond today I cannot see,
Don’t tell me it is time to move on,
Because I cannot,
Don’t tell me to face the fact he is gone,
Because denial is something I can’t stop,
Don’t tell me to be thankful for the time I had,
Because I wanted more,
Don’t tell me when I am my old self you will be glad,
I’ll never be as I was before,
What you can tell me is you will be here for me,
That you will listen when I talk of my child,
You can share with me my precious memories,
You can even cry with me for a while,
And please don’t hesitate to say his name,
Because it is something I long to hear everyday,
Friend please realize that I can never be the same,
But if you stand by me, you may like the new person I become someday.
Both Grandfather’s then said a few words together.
Meg and Zoe have to be the bravest little girls in the world, they both wrote a speech and read it to Axel…
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Meg
As soon as you popped out into this world I knew you were going to be a cheeky rascal. You brought joy to this family, being Zoë and my first brother, mums first boy and glens first child.
U defiantly grew up to be a real man, you had a great character that no one could ever replace. I’ll never forget how you use to wake me up in the morning, coming into my room and yanking on my hair or your kisses, your kisses were the best in the world.
But the thing I’ll remember the most is the last time I saw you on Christmas morning, we were playing on my new toy and he said my name loud and clear he said “meg” and I will cherish that last moment with you for the rest of my life.
I hope that you remember how much I love you’ll never forget about our family. Axel you brought joy to everyone and as glen said “ you lit up our lives.” I am soo truly glad you were in my life. And just remember I will never forget you ever.
Nor your smile or your kisses and I always will the character you had, I will cherish you always and always remember that we all truly love you.
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Zoë
You are the best brother in the world and you still are even though you are in heaven. I hope you have a great time there, getting to know friends and family like warren, Paul, Matthew and my friend’s brother Harry. They will all be there for you, to play and to have fun. You will have the best time of your life in heaven.
You were cute and so very cuddly to all family and friends. I am glad you still in my life and that you are my brother. Its sad that you had a short life and that you only had one birthday but we will still celebrate them, so you know we will never forget about you.
You were a cheeky baby and that I will always be in my memories. I hope you will enjoy the presents Meg and I gave you, the Jessie doll and the care bear. You mean soo much to this family; it’s become stronger since you and Ty have been in our lives.
I love you to as far as you can go and back, you are my best brother in the whole wide world. We all will be with you every step you take! Lots of love Zoe your big sister.
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Glen and I were then able to get up and support each other through our memories of Axel…
Glen
A friend said recently “Your book is already written before you are even born”
We believe that Axel was here for a purpose, his time was short but he touched everyone he met. His was a very short story but it was action packed.
Being a father is something I never expected to happen. It has changed me in ways I never imagined. Axel became my best friend, my buddy, my little man.
I came from a single life to a life with step daughters and a lovely wife. This began to mould me into a loving father and friend. I began to see that there was more to life than myself and that nothing could come close to life with a family. If Axel’s journey was shortened for a reason then it was this…to draw our family together tighter than ever before and to teach us that each day together is a blessing.
Sarah
My arms are empty but my heart and mind are full of him. The fun that we shared will remain forever etched in time.
In our home there is always music playing and Axel loved to dance, his favourite music was rock – Jet, AC/DC and dance, anything with a beat. He had amazing rhythm, it would start at his head with a wobble, with merry eyes, his cheekiest grin would appear and then his hips would sway with his bum stuck right out. Finally he would stomp – the most hilarious thing you have ever seen, it would never fail to make us laugh.
There was something about this baby that made him unique. He was a magnet, he could draw people to him without uttering a word. We often had people stop us in the street to comment on his smile, and they would thank us for brightening up their day.
He was a naughty little snot at times, with a stubborn will (he got THAT from his mum), and a crazy temper (he got that from his mum too). But he always listened, he was willing to hear us and learn.
The best part of Axel’s day was the moment his Dada arrived home. He would drag me to the front door and when opened would bolt to Glen…so incredibly excited that he was home.
This little man was an unexpected surprise but he quickly became the joy of our lives, his love of life and infectious laugh brightened up the worst days.
Glen
Axel grew up in a house of laughter and joy, his sisters taught him to laugh, an amazing from the gut chuckle that rocked his entire body (so much so that last week he vomited mid laugh!!). He loved his sisters so much, he would light up every afternoon when they got in the car after school.
Axel adored Ty, his little brother, he tried to share everything with him, toys, food, dummy, blankie, kisses with lots of slobber. We only had to warn him to be gentle and he would ever so carefully place a kiss on Ty’s head, only to rip the dummy out of his mouth as soon as we weren’t looking and run as fast as he could!
He loved to be outdoors, if he was ever sad or upset you only had to open the front door and his face would light up and he was off exploring the world. He had no fear, he was always on an adventure, discovering new and amazing things every day.
Axel loved life with a passion, and he loved people with a passion too…his grandmothers were no exception. He loved going to Nanna’s each morning to steal her keys, he adored spending time with Grandma Karen as she spoiled him rotten and he always remembered his Nannie Annie no matter how far between visits demanding cuddles immediately.
Axel touched everyone he met.
He is unforgettable,
We will miss him forever.
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During this time we played video footage from his time on earth – gorgeous happy memories…smiles and dancing and full of love.
The family then got up and formed a circle around Axel holding hands, while Sweet Child of Mine by Guns n Roses played in the background.
To finish off my father read a poem written by Daniel (DoctorJPhotography)
Axel
The gold in your hair
Is only a hint of the wealth I have in my heart
Because of you
And when the wind blows through it
It’s as if the very air around you takes no greater joy
Than in trying to match your spirit
In trying to take, if it could, just an ounce of your spirit with it
And you smile, as if you knew it
Tell me, little angel
How your eyes alone have lived for so many more years
Than the body that holds them
Somewhere, in a place beyond what my mind can understand
You seem to walk so effortlessly through
Tell me, my son
When you fit yourself so perfectly into my arms
When your laughter becomes the one
Ballad written by God Himself
That silences all the broken drums
It was as if everything about you, the purity of you
The you-ness of you
Every laugh, tear, and unintelligible word
Tried to tell a story
Of the place where you came from
More than what cameras, words, or minds could capture
That I would be good enough
To watch you breathe as you dream
That I was worthy enough
To hold your head on my chest when you cried
That I would deserve
To have a little rain pour down on me
To make the fields in my heart grow just a little greener
For one entire year
It will never be enough
To simply call it the greatest gift I have ever been given
And to know it was mine
For only one entire year
It will never be enough
For whenever rain falls
It inevitably must float back to the skies from where it came
And I am thirsty again
My dearest son
When I fly back home to you
Promise me you’ll take my hand in yours
And never let me go.
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To finish we played Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton, after which we all went outside with a red balloon each which were released at 4.30pm (along with many other red balloons all around the world).
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There are so many people that I want to thank, but there are almost too many to mention. I have been encouraged and supported by all your comments and bubblemails, as well as your images, poems and art. This is an amazing community!
I especially want to thank
Sam for being so amazing with my girls and organising the print
Bill Fonseca for taking the photos at the funeral (that must have been a hard thing to do!)
Steve McLaren for all his support and videoing the funeral
Sara Lamond for organising a condolence book at the gallery and taking many photos of our family at the mural yesterday
Jeffrey Hamilton for painting such an amazing mural for Axel
Sara Lamond
Sarah – You are so strong – thank you for posting this :)
Heather Rivet...
my thoughts are with you and please see my front page..with road less travelled..
Shannon Sadowski
Our thoughts and prayers stay with you and your family—God has blessings for you all, even if they don’t seem to show themselves at the times we need them the most.
God Bless
Michael Douglass
Hi Sarah, when I get back I will take the time to read everything that has been written and said, but for now I just want to say I have been away during this period so apologise for not being able to attend Axel’s funeral…and I’m not sure what else to say except how sorry I feel for you all.
SnapHappy
we love you, your family and your beautiful angel Axel…thanks so much for sharing this with all of us who wanted to attend but couldn’t
Pam
WitheringMoon
beautiful tribute, gave me a lump in my throat – my thoughts are always with you and your family x
Basia McAuley
Thank you so much for posting. Again, from the bottom of my heart my deepest condolences to you and your family.
shaytay
It is amazing what a person can make it through…...you never now untill you have no choice….all of the things in the poem….Don’t tell me…...i heard them too…..when I lost my 5 day old daughter…..the pain….it never goes away…...it does fade some though…...the memories remain as if it was yesterday…..and I am thankful for that. ((((HUGS))))
TRACY BAGNALL
Thank you for sharing this with us. Blessings to you and your family for 2008. Trace.
Craig Hender
Extremely beautiful and very moving. I am not a man that usually lets tears flow. But they flowed for little Axel and your family. I am so sorry you have to go through such a tragedy. You are all much stronger than i think i would be. And your amazing girls, what precious gems they are, and so strong.
Thankyou so much for sharing this with us.
Dan Cahill
Thank you for sharing this most personal moment with us. Blessings to all your family always.
jlynn
My prayers are with your family.
GrayeaglePhotography
A sad day indeed.
Barbara Sparhawk
Dearest Sarah, Glen, Zoe, Meg, Daniel, Nannas,
This tear filled journey, I thought how can they have the strength and focus to do this. Then… how right. You all put your love for Axel first, yourselves after, and did it superbly by saying your hearts. You are all a great brilliance in this life. You teach me how to live by example. I’m overwhelmed for your loss. Inspired by your family. So very glad I’ve met you all, and most very especially your beautiful Axel.
Suni Pruett
You are so very strong. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
AngelArtist
Thank you for the beautiful words, and hugs for you, and your family.
flower68
thank you.The strength,courage and love that your family have shown in the face of what you are living is an inspiration.You really are all amazing people.XO
Paul Louis Vil...
You truly have some remarkable human spirit surrounding you at this time.
Thank you for sharing with us.
Love and hugs always to you and your beautiful family.
Kym Breeze
Sarah thank you for allowing us into you your heart and sharing this with us, I know we will all be here for you whenever you need us, love and hugs to you all….Kym
Helen McLean
I’m sorry I couldn’t get through your entire journal entry – I just broke down. But thank you for sharing and I wish you all the strength in the future. I am so sorry again of your loss and I am sure your little man is being looked after very well where he is right now. Hugs to you all. Love Helen.
LittleHelen
Lots of Love and Big Hugs xxx
randi1972
I am so sorry for your loss.
Christina Martin
I can’t :( xoxo
Trace Lowe
This was an amazing celebration of life. I am so glad you were able to share with us. Axel touched many. Your family’s strength and courage is inspirational.
Charlene Aycoc...
Sarah and Glen God be with you all at this time in your lives… my prayers are with you for comfort and strength… Our sympathy for you and your family…. I wish I had photos of your little man of his life I would have done a memorial for you to music..I do dvd slideshows including memorials… they are very beautiful.. and a wonderful way of keeping his memory. We had a friend die in a avalanche not long ago and I am so glad I stayed up 48 hrs to get his done for his family and friends. Love to you all.
Mundy Hackett
Sarah, thank you for sharing these very personal moments with all of us who live on the other side of the globe, and this community will always be able to offer a helping hand and spirit whenever it is needed or called upon. You and Glenn and Rosalie are in our prayers. Rest now.
Mundy Hackett
Robert Elliott
Sarah and Glen, Thank you for sharing the celebration of Axel’s life with us. You and your family are an inspiration to us all. God Bless.
Shanina Conway
Thank you Sarah and Glenn for sharing these precious moments and words.
Prayers and hugs to you all.
S.I. Sheehan
These are such bittersweet moments….. May each one of your hearts be blessed….
Love and Light,
Tom and Susan Repasky
Lisa Jewell
I really can’t respond as I can’t see for the tears, my heart is aching for you all….
My deepest care for you all,
Lisa German
mayuphoto
Axel must be a messanger from the heaven to tell us how the life and love is important to you and us. He was, and still he IS an angel and always always be there with you and your family. He is a love light for you.
Biggest hugs to you Sarah.
Mayu
Christopher E...
“wipes tears from eyes, face and neck” those are some of the most beautiful loving words i have ever read. the love you all have for each other written in every word is so strong. dont ever take advantage of it
sarah and glen, you will A ok, axel left you and the girls the strength and life you came to admire of him
i admire you both for sharing this with the “world”, it shows the strength you do have within yourself and together
may peace be with you and your family
Joyce Dickens,...
Amen! Peace be with you.
Robert Knapman
It was a truly wonderful service Sarah. I could almost see Axel dancing to Guns and Roses. Thanks for sharing this again here. You and your family are a true inspriation and its a real honour to know and meet you all. Bless you.
Sharon Perrett
Beautfiul, thank you for sharing Axel’s life with us, and your grief, my tears flow , I’;m sorry I can’t type at the moment
Helene Kippert
Thank you for sharing Sarah and Glenn – you’re in our prayers.
Deri Dority
Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I have been wiping away the tears as I am writing this. I released one red balloon into the air for Axel.
Hugs,
Deri
jaycee
You are very strong, and I know this is not only a time for grieving but its very busy too, so do not be suprised if it catches up more once things settle down. Just know that all that you go through is natural and be kind to yourselves. God Bless you and your family.
Daniel Rayfield
best wishes, thanks for sharing your moment with us all and be strong!
elisab
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
Al Bourassa
Thank you for sharing all this with the community. Huge hugs from all of us.
SusanC
It is so very thoughtful of you to post this. I, like many other redbubblers have been so torn by your loss, so we appreciate the effort you have made in sharing these beautiful words and pictures. I wish you peace and love… :)
sunchaser
Sarah, I hope you and your family are holding up alright. I really can’t imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My 12 year old daughter and I realised 3 red balloons into the night in South Dakota at 4:30 your time. I’ll never forget the sight of them silently rising in the night and the feeling I had thinking of you and your family…...Stay strong. Jeanne
sunchaser
Sorry, I meant “released”....
Mel Brackstone
Thanks for sharing with us in your time of grief, I hope 2008 will be much kinder to you!
skunk
Thank you for sharing Sarah, we are thinking of you :)
Samantha Van S...
I hope its ok to let you know, if you would like to donate to help the family with funeral and emergency service fees, the details are here
Jeff Burns
Thank you for sharing this with us. You are so strong. I am so sorry for your loss
Hugs to you!
AmandaWitt
Thanks for sharing one of your saddest moments with us all – it’s nice to know what was said, and to see the pictures.
Anne van Alkemade
Tears all over again. You are an incredible family with such bonds of love and care. You are an inspiration for the way you have held yourselves at this terribly tragic time in your lives.
Mary Broome
Thank you for sharing this with us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. So very sorry for your loss. xx
garyt581
thank you for sharing this moment sarah my thoughts are with you hope 2008 will treat you much better
Tracey Mac
Such a beautiful thing for you to share with us all.
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
I wish there was something more I could do for you.
I am so, so sorry…..
Linda Syms
Our thoughts go out to you,god bless you all.
Belinda "Billy...
Thank you for sharing your life with us…it has touched us all and like your husband has said, we all feel and see so much more and hear his words. Thank you both for being so responsive to us all and sharing Axel’s funeral with us who could not be there. BillyLee
RichardV
Sarah and Glen. Thank you for sharing this touching moment with us all.
We wish you all the best for the future.
Richard and Catherine..xx
Gilberte
thank you Sarah for being so strong and sharing these precious moments with us.I feel with you.
botticcelli
i can’t find words..all my love for you and your family…today reading this you did the best lesson for me..love wins..hugs
demon
Thoughts and love for you…a beautiful service..
Phil Thomson IPA
Sarah, Glenn, girls and Rosalie, Thank you for being so open and sharing the transcript of these beautiful tributes and service to one of God’s special and unique people, in Axel. It truly is a blessing to each of us and helps us share in your grief and gain some insight into the far reaching impact the Axel had in his very short time here on earth. May God continue to minister Comfort and be Strength to each of you in what ever situation you might find yourself in, in the days, weeks, months and years ahead of you. Be assured of my continued love and prayer support ….. Phil T.
Natalie Wilson
Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. I feel deeply for you and your family. Continue to love your little boy, I know his memory will stay strong with you all.
PhotogeniquE IPA
Sarah and Glen
We can’t begin to imagine everything you have gone through in the last few days, and all the emotions that you have been through.
Thank you for feeling able to share with us all.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
dave and jan
daantjedubbled...
bless you all…
Mariska
My deepst love for you ….
Deborah Parkin
what beautiful people you are – my heart goes out for you and i wish you well in each day that comes your way.
Daniel Rarela
Thank you for opening your heart to all of us like this, Sarah,
The words spoken at Axel’s funeral were beautiful, as were the photos taken… and I am honoured that your family used my words to pay tribute to him as well. I had to smile a little bit as I saw the last photo… wondering if all the red balloons have made it to Heaven by now and if Axel is dancing around them all
wish i could have been there in person to meet everyone…
much love to you and the rest of the family – my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeffrey S. Rease
Sarah and Glen, I have never come across you guys on this site before, but I read this and it really touched me. The words you wrote and memories you recalled for us to share are deeply emotional and I am honored that you shared them with us. My heart goes out to you and the family.
ZoeyDay
My heart goes out to you. I lost my Mother on November 11, 2007 and my heart feels so heavy without her. But this is nothing to what you have experienced and suffered with the loss of your son. Children should outlive their parents and this is not right to happen this way. You are right – you will become a different person now. But a better person because your son has touched you deeply and changed you. God bless you and your family.
RD
Richmond, VA
U.S.A.
mlgkats
sorry for your loss, but i think everyone would agree your pain was our pain , your loss was out loss, your happiness is our happiness, you are very strong and thank you for sharing the photos so we could all share in this with you the tribe to axels life
may your family be blessed ,my thoughts are with you – melynda
Sean Farragher
may you all be blessed,and indeed you were blessed to have Axel even for such a short while,in that short time he has engraved his memory in to all your hearts and minds,and no one or anything can take that away from you, that is yours and hold on to it, for that is what will make you strong enough to get through this dark time, even so many thousand miles away the emptiness of your loss is felt,,,,,,,,,,sean
Shane Walker
Thankyou for sharing the moment with us, You seem to be a very strong & close family, Im sorry for your loss, I loved the poems, they were very nice. My heart goes out to you and your family, and I like to thank the red bubble members as well for supporting you as well.
Kisses xxx
Michael Oubridge
I do not even begin to imagine the pain you must still be feeling, thankyou for letting near strangers in to your world at such a sad time. I am sending you my love, thoughts and best wishes to you and your family.
I hope the strength of feeling from RB is comfort for you at this time.
Bless you all…
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Will continue to keep you in our prayers….. Thank you for sharing with those of us who live so far away! It meant alot to allus!! What a BEAUTIFUL service for Axel!! And I admire your strength, ALL of you!! You are in our many thoughts.. in the days ahead!!
Mariam Muradian
Dear Sarah,
You were the bravest of the brave to share so much intimate detail with all of us about Axel’s funeral; showing us your example of courage, raw emotion, vulnerability, and heartache. Such a lovely tribute to Axel.
Sarah, I do understand the ache of your arms, it is real and it is physical; I had to carry around a sack of sugar (literally) to help alleviate the ache. Let no one rush your grieving process. Life and time will seem to march on for everyone else but you; you have hit a wall. You will never be the same, this is true. My heart so goes out to you; my infant son was murdered 20+ years ago. I understand. People are afraid that if something so horrible can touch your life, then what is keeping it from happening to them? I know how vital it is for you to say and hear Axel’s name spoken. Your family traditions and your faith may change to one less literal; that is okay. Sleeping and dreams are traumatic…don’t be afraid to get a little help from your doctor. As horrible as these feelings are….you wouldn’t, couldn’t , be any less than the loving woman and mother you are who feels every rip, tear, and painful longing. You are Axel’s Mother, nothing ever changes that. (I hope you got the poem I sent.) I will happily listen and wait with you if you need to talk about Axel. I am sincere in my offer, Sarah. There is a long road ahead….don’t worry about everyone else….don’t worry about putting on a face.
Praying for you and your family continually….
Much Love,
Mariam
LOVE
thank you so very much for sharing these. You haven’t been outof my mind. Sending all my LOVE and strength….......keeping you all very close! LOVE! Daisy~’*-
drjones
My thoughts are with you and your family Sarah, and of course with little Axel too. x
SkyFox
I am crying for you now and will not try to tell you ‘things will be better’. I’ll tell you that Im here for you anytime you need to talk about that little angel. Axel is so very cute. You have amazing strength you precious lady. I would love to hear any stories of Axel or of anyway I can help you keep pushing on through. You can even scream, call me names and hit me a few times… I’d understand. And still love you. I will be praying for you to get good sleep for I know you havent in some time. Peace be with you, you are amazing in your courage and strength.
kseriphyn
Hi Sarah. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers of peace go with you. Love and lots of strength. Ronnie.
Lidiya Filipova
Dear Sarah, please accept my deepest condolences about the tragedy that overwhelmed all of us! My prayers are with you! Peace and light for your hearts, and salvation for his soul of angel…
Mark Moskvitch
Sarah,
For what it’s worth, hopefully the support of we Red Bubblers has made an inevitably tragic and painful journey perhaps a tiny bit less solitary….we all walked it behind you in spirit….
Joan Smart
I am so sorry for your loss !!! my heart goes out to you and your family !!!!! joan
Steven Torrisi
Sarah, thank you for this posting and allowing us to be there through words even if we could not be there in person. God Bless.
Halcyon007
Sarah and Family
You remain in our thoughts everyday
Siamesecat
HUGE Thank you for sharing this with all of us..
may god bless you and look after you always.. Lillyana and cats…
roybarry
Sarah, Glen and Family- Such Dignity and Strength. You truly are such special people.
Love and Hugs
ValerieSherwood
Deapest sympathy to you all.
Adriana Glackin
I thought of you that day, Sarah. Celebrating your little boy’s life, while the world continued it’s frantic pace. I am so deeply sorry for your loss, thank you for posting the images and words from the day – all truly inspirational.
D. AMO
To Alex’s family I send sympathies and the fact that time does heal… Thank-you for sharing the LOVE that you obviously have all around you! D.
Melinda Kerr
Amazing post. God bless :)
budrfli
what love and joy in the hardest of times!
just tears and prayers with you all
Julie Langford
What strength you show to share this with us. Thank you for posting this about your wonderful family and your celebration of Axel’s life. The love bursts out of you all. Thoughts and healing wishes to you and all of your family Sarah and Glen.
Lisa Hill
Dear Sarah, Glen and family. I have only just read through your journal entries here on redbubble and I know you dont know me but I just wanted to say how brave i think you all are first for the whole thing being so public and second for sharing with everyone here something so personal to you. My heart sincerely goes out to you. I am not sure of the details just that you have lost a child, something no parent expects to go through in their life. I admire your strength and I know this will mean nothing right now or not maybe for a time to come, but time is a great healer and sometimes there are reasons for things that at that moment in time we just dont understand and sometimes something positive may come out of all of the mess. Thinking of you – love lisa x
RonniLeigh
My heart breaks for all of you. I, too lost a daughter the only difference she was 27 years old. Each day does help ease the pain but the reminder will always be there in one form or another. What helped me most was writing to my daughter telling her how much I love her and write everything I felt about losing her. I would even talk to her in thought even this helped release so much pain. I hope for all of you that you can find your own way to help you cope through this time.
gothgirl
Thanks for sharing Alex with all those who didnt know him, his life has affected so many people all round the world (I’m in England). The red balloons have a particular meaning for me and my family as when my sister’s son died and we were travelling away from the funeral we saw a child’s red balloon drifting by the side of the road over the fields. Why it was particularly special was that the day before God had told me that there would be a red balloon on that day (which seemed very odd at the time) yet I felt it was a sign that God was in the situation some how. Love from Jan
Charlie
Wow, Sarah, Glenn, Meg, Zoe, what a beautiful child your Axel, and a beautiful celebration! God’s peace and love to you…and Axeel’s love be ever in your hearts!
Charlie
Christina Vasi...
wow, i am so overwhelmed with emotion! i didnt even get through all your thoughts because it was so hard to read! im crying just thinking about how much pain your family must be experiencing. im so sorry for your loss, but i see how blessed you were to have little Axel in your life, even though it was for a short time. it seems he was a wonderful little boy and very special to everyone. i pray that you and your family can get through this with your chins up and your spirits high. God bless you all. God bless Axel! :’o(
krafty
Thankyou for sharing this with us..heartfelt condolences for little Axel..I am so upset for you..so poigniant and so very sad.
My prayers are with you all.
xxxxxxx
mariarty
Very moving and emotional. My heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless you all.
Kenny Gulley Jr.
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