This memorial website has been created in the memory of two friend's precious first born son, Joseph Bartholomew who was born on Thursday, March 04, 2004. A special little man, who has left a huge void in their lives.  We will remember him forever.




Mummy's Story

My darling Joseph.  I knew you were always going to be a boy from the day we found out we were going to have you.  You were so wanted and we were so excited that we were going to be a family.

It was Friday, 27 February 2004 when we went for our 20 week scan.  At this time you were actually 23 weeks' old, as the scan was a little late.  We were so excited that we were going to see you and watch you moving around.  Sadly though we were told that you were poorly and that you had Spina Bifida.  Mummy and Daddy were so sad.  We had to go to another hospital for a more special scan on Tuesday, 2 March.  The Consultant told us that you had severe Spina Bifida and a cranal hernia.  The lady said that you were unlikely to make it to full term pregnancy and if you did you were going to be very poorly. There would be no running around and playing football for you and much of your life would be spent in hospital.  Mummy and Daddy cried so much.  We so wanted you Joseph and now you were going to go to heaven to be with uncle Jimmy, Grandad and auntie Lauren.

You were born on the 4 March 2004 at 4.10 pm weighing 1lb 10 oz.  When I looked at you my heart broke.  You were just so perfect and very handsome.  Why had this happened to my Joseph? 

I think about you each and every day.  You would have been 2 this year and I so wish that you were here with us.  You know that you now have a brother and sister, twins called Scarlett and James.  When they were born early at 28 weeks I know that you were their guardian angel and were looking after them.  I know that the twins are a gift from you.

I know that we will meet again and I cannot wait for that day.  I cannot wait to see you again, but for now Mummy is needed here and so you enjoy yourself with all the other angels up there.

We have a tree in the garden in memory of you and I know that when I visit it you are there too.

Sleep tight my darling Joseph. 

We all love you so much.

Big hugs and kisses, Mummy, Daddy, James and Scarlett
xxxxx







Just for a while you had a shining dream;
then darkness fell.
All around you, sadness and despair;
no light to guide you; no laughter there.
Just for a while I was your hopes fulfilled.
Then hope was gone.
My soul released from its imperfect shell;
saw your tears and caught them as they fell.
It heard your voice, sweet and warm;
It felt your touch and stroked my tiny form.
Like a butterfly that lives and dies in just one day;
I left the world and gently flew away.
Just for a while I touched your lives with joy;
and then with pain.
But don't be sad and grieve each coming year;
just hold each other close and say;
"Just for a while - our child was here".


For my Mummy on Mother's Day

A kiss to you on Mother's Day,
A hug from me to you.
I know that you are sad sometimes,
I know that you are blue.

Please wipe away that tear,
Put on a happy face.
For I'm with God in Heaven now,
Oh Mummy, what a wonderful place!

God gave me wings so I could fly,
They are white with a hint of blue.
I'm a big boy Mummy, with these wings of mine,
They carry me down to visit you.

God is teaching me how to catch your prayers,
prayers that come as wishes.
Your wish is the same everyday,
A wish that I could have stayed.

I have a prayer for you now Mummy,
I pray that you will hear.
God needed me here with him,
I have no pain or fear.

For I am an Angel now you see,
I watch over you each night and day.
A little piece of heaven on earth,
Guiding you on your way.

I come to tuck you in each night,
As you wanted to do with me.
I hear your prayers, and kiss your cheek,
Then I watch you dream.

Before I leave you and go back home,
I look at you and sigh.
And as I fly back to heaven,
I sing you a lull-a-bye.

A kiss to you on Mother's Day,
A hug from me to you.
I love you Mummy, please don't cry,
You'll get to hold me soon.



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