We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again


My thoughts are with you all.
xxxx

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ANGEL OF COMFORT
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When you're crying deep inside
an ANGEL always hears
and will be there to COMFORT you
and wipe away your tears.

There are wings of LOVE around you
and you can depend upon
your angel, who will give you HOPE
and the strength to carry on.

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I haven't written to you in a while, but I never ever stop thinking of you. I look at the people around me who don't know me or you & wonder how easy their lives must be. On Sunday it was 6 months exactly since we lost you. I still can't even believe its true and I'm certainly not 'over it yet' like lots of people want me to be.

Last Friday I went into your school to see the sandpit which has been put into the playground, we helped raise the funds for that. It's 'Joe's Sandpit' and will have a name plaque on for you. Ash sat on the edge of the sandpit & I took lots of photos. Lots of your friends gave me Thank You cards for helping them to make presents for their mum's for Mother's Day. It was so sweet of them.

I can't believe its almost Easter. And this year I won't be making your treasure hunt in Nanny's garden. I miss you so much Joe B. Why can't you just still be here with us? We all love you so much.

Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I haven't yet put it into words how sorry I am about the loss of Joe. I only ever met him a few times but I heard his mum talk about him a million times more. He was a beautiful, energetic boy and I was so immensely shocked to hear about his passing.
All I can do now is pass my love onto you all
xxx

With Me
I thought I heard you call my name
whispering in the wind
And as I turned to walk away
I heard you call again.

A gentle breeze blew my way
I smelled you in the air
And though I reached out for you
I stood in solitaire.

The sun beat down upon me
With warmth from up above
I really miss you baby
And still give you all my love.

I looked around to find you
Your face I did not see
Yet, somehow I knew
You were there with me.

I am shaving my head in Joe's memory in order to raise funds for St. Baldrick's Foundation which helps to fight childhood cancers.

Love and light to Joe's family.

Stbaldricks.org and I can be found by searching for Suzy Smith.

There are reminders all over school of Joe, not least the huge wall planner in my office. I sit an look at it many times during the day, sometimes it just catches my eye and I smile. I smile because you, dear Joe, insisted that I put in all the school holidays so that you could decide when would be the best time to go back to Legoland. A treat you loved and something I have promised my son he will do. I was also looking forward to discussing Pokemon with you as over the summer holidays my son got into it. I thought you could teach me and we could trade cards. Something I still think about whenever the carpet is covered with Pokemon cards and I have no idea what they all mean. You were a very special boy, one I am proud not only to have taught but also to get to know.
Miss Thomas XX

I've put the card up that you made me last year - the one shaped like a teacup with a real teabag inside. You're my clever artist and my muse. I wish you were still here for a special hug. Missing you so much darling xxxxxx

Well darling I went into your school today to make Mother's Day gifts with the boys & girls in your class. Your best mate Mitchel couldn't wait to work with me! Some of the children at school came and talked to me about you. They talked about your birthday balloon release too. It was really hard because I miss you so much but I know you'd have been so proud of me being there doing art work with your friends.

Your little brother Ash is just about taking steps on his own now. And he's just so wriggly - how you'd laugh at him!

Well night night my best boy Joe B. I love you and miss you so much.

Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well you'll never believe what has just happened here - an earthquake! The house really shook, things rattled in the cupboards & one of your photos fell down - I was shaking and shouted for Tom because I didn't know what was happening! I thought it was you! But other people felt their houses shake so it must be an earthquake!

I can't believe that a year ago we'd just come back from Disneyland Paris and you were taking all your photos into school for Mrs Brecknock to see. She misses you so much too darling. We all do.

Ash is almost walking now - he'll be 11 months old at the weekend. You started walking at 11 months. How I wish you could see him. He is so clever and copies so many things. And he loves to be tickled untill he giggles and gets hiccups - just like you!

Well night night darling. Love you so much. Mum xxxxx