Joshua was an image of perfection in my dreams whilst pregnant and a perfect reality in my arms when he was born on 24 July 2010. He had infectious bright blue eyes and a gorgeous smile.
I get caught in the hours, pain & memories leading up to 13.40pm on 17th March 2011, the moment my life changed forever. This is the day Josh gained his angel wings at 7½ months old to Pneumococcal Meningitis
People say times heals a broken heart, but I lost part of my soul & half of my heart that day & it broke me as a person. My heart aches with sadness for him & my secret tears still fall. Everyday is hard after loosing a child, but anniversaries are always just that little bit harder
Since loosing my son Josh I wanted to help raise awareness for this deadly disease & help support other families that are going through the heartache that I continue to live with, so I set up a forever fund with a target to raise £7,500 for the precious 7½ months he was here with me. To date with the help of family, friends & the local community over £32,000 has been raised for the Meningitis Now Charity. This is a huge achievement & I am very thankful to everyone that has stood by me.
I remember him with love and will hold him forever in my heart until we meet again.
I love you.
JOSHUA
J is for joy, you're such a delight
O is for outstanding, so able and bright
S is for sweet-natured, a wonderful child
H is for happy, you've always a smile
U is for unique, a treasure so rare
A is for adorable, angelic and fair
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We were touched by your story Rachel, and impressed by your strength and courage, and wanted to give in memory of your beautiful boy.
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