This post is in memory of my beautiful Joshua, born and taken into God's care 12th June 2005. He is a very, special, important and real memory. I am never going to forget him, ever. The memories I am making with my children and family, are very real, and beautiful of course and we have fun making new ones together every day.
Joshua's, feet and hand prints, special blankets, name tags, teeny tiny nappy, and special memories are all I have of him, and they are those memories that help me heal. It is my birthday today, and I have realised, you can have your flashy presents, your shiny cards, and helium birthday balloons. The greatest gift for me is the warm hug and kiss off your loved ones, your children, your family, the people that know and love you best. I was greeted with two very special cuddles from my children, and dearest darling husband, so the presents lay unwrapped. I want to spend my time with them, enjoying them. I would love Joshua's warm hug too, but the memories I have of him make me smile and so proud that he is a part of mine and my families life.
For Tara's Memory Gallery
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Sorry you are missing little Joshua today. Make sure you give your other lovely children a big big hug to make you feel a little better. x It is very true that the best things in life really are free.
ReplyDeleteMary ... I don't have words for this but I'm sending you a hug and thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThats what memories are for, to get us through the difficult times. Have a lovely birthday with your family and I am sure Joshua will be looking down.
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Lyn
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That's the loveliest way to think x
ReplyDeleteHave a super day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
i hestitated to click your link, because I suspected that you might make me cry, and you have.
ReplyDeleteJoshua, and the others, have a very special mummy.
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Happy Birthday & Hugs from afar xxx
ReplyDeleteI commented on SCC before I saw this post,
ReplyDeleteTry & have a good day - am sure Joshua would want his Mummy to be happy.
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A very happy birthday. I wonder if you'll get your pink food mixer??
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Star
I knew you were going to make me cry today Mary.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually lost for words for once.
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Have a happy day, thinking of you
ReplyDeleteSue x
Happy Birthday Mary.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes wonder whether my memories of my lost babies are their way of giving me a hug?
Lynn.x.
Happy Birthday...and big hugs to you all...
ReplyDeletex Alex
Have a happy birthday-i will be thinking of you and your family.
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Have a lovely birthday with your family, and hopeful the sun is shining where you are today. Kx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday... Thinking of you today
ReplyDeleteWhat a moving post
Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteI love how family keep us grounded and remind of what is really special to us,hugs to you today and kisses for sweet baby Joshua.
Love Kristina XxX
Thank you everyone, I shall try and get round to you all, but wanted to say thank you for your very special comments that have truly brought a smile to my birthday face. Am being a very good girl, not one present opened yet, the darling husband has ogne to work for a couple of hours and left me with a lovely pile, maybe a little peak wouldn't hurt ;0) XX
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, have a great day with your precious children. Having read your moving post I have decided not to spend the day cleaning out the kitchen cupboards but to do something fun with my children thankyou.
ReplyDeleteGo on have a peek!!!! jacey xx
My heart breaks for you..hope you can find a way to enjoy your birthday with your family and every special moment that you have together..bye, Tamara x
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to. Memories of those we have loved stay with us forever and keep them close to us. Love is eternal. Have a memorable birthday. SueXXX
ReplyDeleteYou will never forget, nor will he xxxx
ReplyDelete*hugs* what an amazingly strong woman you are.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Mary x
ReplyDeleteThinking of you x
Many happy returns Mary. I think our memories are more than that, they are a small piece of the person who gives them. Your baby will always be as much a part of what happens in the future as what has gone before. You might enjoy reading Lorna Byrne's books about angels (google her) - I have found her books a real comfort.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birtday, Mary! I agree with you! Our loved ones and our memories of those who already passed away are the most important things in our lives.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Marianne.
Thinking of you Mary, and sendinglove & hugs to you X
ReplyDeleteSharon xx
Sending you love from a mother who's son was born sleeping in January 1984 xx
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Joshua xxx
Happy birhday honey, hugs sent your way today
ReplyDeleteKandi xoxo
Dearest Mary, I'm sorry to read about this terrible lost. You are so right to enjoy every moment with your dear family. Nothing is more important than that.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday.
Michaja
I hope you have a wonderful birthday with your family. XxX
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post. Enjoy your birthday and hugging the kids!! x
ReplyDeleteyour baby boy joshua is so beautifull !!! i hope you feel the warmth of cuddles from your family today.ay xx..... happy birthday hope you had a lovely d
ReplyDeleteYou have made me cry what a lovely heartfelt post. Happy Birthday xx
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Happy belated Birthday to you. I hope you had a lovely day with your wonderful family. I have to say you bought tears to my eyes when reading your post. You will never forget your presious little Joshua, I'm sure he's with you in his own way. Thinking of you and sening you special hugs. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteThat picture of Joshua is so gorgeous, hold on to your memories keep smiling Lucey xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful post. I am so sorry for your loss. You are right of course - your family is way more important than any presents. Big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. I am sure you had a fantastic birthday with so many hugs, love and memories.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for you and your family.
Lizzet xx
A mother's love transcends all, Joshua will feel your love every day. Im so sorry that he isn't where you can see him, I wish I had better words to say.
ReplyDeleteI hope your birthday was a lovely day! xo
What a lovely post, thanks for sharing such a special memory of yours! Happy birthday too
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday hun xx Hope you've had a lovely day!!Thinking of you sending big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI have only just found you via Jennifer...and was so touched by your writing about your sweet boy. What a beautiful reminder of cherishing the things that matter. Thank you. x
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