eli simpson: Happy 2nd Birthday little Melon

well...its been a big day today. We have just gone with the flow, and did some gardening and lit lots of candles. We have been overwhelmed with text messages filled with love so thanks to everyone for thinking of us on a pretty tough day. We just wish we could take EVERYONE's pain away. But, we cant...and thats just the way it is...

I would like to share a poem we received by a friend just after Eli died. The poem still sits in the corner of Eli's cot and we read it a fair bit.

Secret Cuddles

Mum...dad...please dont be sad.

For life goes on, no matter how bad.

I may not have entered this world,

as you would have liked.

But worry not, for i am resting now,

somewhere - in the sky.

No pain, no worry, no more pains in the tummy

Just where i am now, peaceful with so many dummies

I know i will be sadly missed,

a life too short, not even a glimpse.

These circumstances - i cannot explain.

But only to say, that sometimes...

SHIT HAPPENS

What more can i say.

Please, for me, dont look back on this madness

Forward into the future, you must move on, with happiness.

Remember and cherish the short time we shared,

Better your lives will be this way,

rather than with sadness.

I know that i will always be remembered

Your voices...never fading, so lovingly nutured.

Never forgotten, move on now, you need to,

I have already.

I will always be with you,

in spirit - you know this!

And in your hearts and thoughts i will lie,

waiting to give you,

My secret cuddles....

whenever my memories pass you by.

Happy 2nd birthday our beautiful little boy. We just so wish you were here...to touch, to smell and to celebrate your life.

We love you and you will never leave our hearts. Everyone misses you terribly, but know that you have changed so many lives in the short time you were with us.

Happy birthday Eli Charlie and thank you for just being you.

Your mum and dad

xox