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My Brave, Brave Boy

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  • "I'll lend you for a little while,
    A child of mine," God said.
    For you to love then, while he lives,
    And mourn for when he's dead.
    It may be six or seven years,
    Or twenty-two or -three,
    But will you, ‘til I call him back,
    Take care of him for Me?

    He will bring his charms to gladden you,
    And should his way be brief,
    You'll have his lovely memories,
    As solace for your grief.

    I cannot promise he will stay,
    Since all from earth return.
    But there are lessons taught below,
    I want this child to learn.

    I looked this wide world over,
    In search of teachers true,
    And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes
    I have selected you.

    Now will you give him all your love,
    Nor think the labour vain,
    Nor hate me when I come to take
    This lent child back again."

    I fancied that I heard them say,
    "Dear Lord, thy will be done."
    For all the joys thy child shall bring,
    The risk of grief we'll run.

    We'll shelter them with tenderness,
    We'll love them while we may.
    And for the happiness we've known
    Forever grateful stay.

    But should the angels call for him
    Much sooner than we've planned,
    We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
    And try to understand.

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    Wow this is beautiful, I've got tears running down my face whilst at work, I can't imagine how your feeling. It's a year today since I lost my Dad and it does get easier but you'll never forget. He'll be up there watching you and his Dad and his sister, free from pain and in peace x x x
  • I'm so very sorry for your loss and wish you courage and strength for the future.
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  • melwright
    melwright Posts: 106 Forumite
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    My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending you love and thoughts. x
  • How brave of you too, to update us on this.

    I'm so glad you were able to be with him at the end.

    You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. My thoughts are with you and your family. Goochie
  • natty16
    natty16 Posts: 418 Forumite
    i am writing this with the biggest lump in my throat, i dare not cry as I am at work.

    i am a mother of two young children and i just could not (and do not want to) imagine losing either one of them.

    I hope you can take comfort knowing that your precious little boy will no longer be in any pain and that he knew his mummy was with him when he finally fell asleep.

    thinking of you x x x
  • I'm sorry for your loss - wish I could express it more but can't

    all my love and hugs x
  • My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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    A new little seedling on the way, due 30 September 2012
  • mustbemad
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    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious little boy. I dont know what to say hun, its so sad. Take care of yourself and your little girl.

    MBM x
  • Caterina
    Caterina Posts: 5,919 Forumite
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    All the love in my heart for you and your family in this saddest of times. I shall pray for all of you.

    (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))
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