| Location | Bromley |
| Age | 6 months |
| Cause of Death | Genetic Condition |
| Date of Birth | 31/12/2007 |
| Date of Death | 24/07/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,933 since 26/09/2008 |
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Curtis came into the world on New Years Eve into a room full of anxious doctors and midwives and of course two very worried parents. He wasnβt breathing at first but after a little encouragement took his first breath and was then whisked away from us to the Special Care unit at Medway Hospital. From that very first day he showed such determination and strength of character, he made us very proud. We were unaware of his problems before he was born, so as the extent of his medical condition unfolded we were very shocked and our emotions very mixed β having such a beautiful little boy but knowing that we may not be able to keep him for very long. Medway hospital thought he had Edwards Syndrome and told us it was a miracle he had survived birth, and that his life expectancy was realistically no more than a couple of weeks. Curtis of course had other ideas. We had a Blessing for him at the hospital, Penny (our local vicar) kindly came down and visited us, and it was a lovely occasion with just close friends and family.
We were told he would never walk or talk and it took a while for us to get used to the idea, but we accepted it. What was harder to take was that Cutis was unable to swallow, so as I cuddled him and he naturally searched for food, I was unable to help him - his feeding had to be by a tube through his nose. Whenever he slept I used to watch his little tongue moving as if he was sucking, he never lost that instinct in nearly 7 months. While in hospital, at Medway and then when he was moved to Kings and then Farnborough he had many blood tests and other needles, but he never cried. He took everything in his stride, everyone said what a brave little boy he was, a little fighter. He would even open his mouth to allow suction catheters in, and seemed to understand that it would help him to breathe.
The bond we had was very strong, he knew our voices and calmed when we held him. I stayed with him in hospital and I am very proud of the way my other boys coped without me at home and grateful to Robbie and my mum for helping keep everything as normal as possible for them. The boys thought the world of their little brother and visited often. We were finally allowed to bring him home just after Easter and I remember being worried that my nursing skills wouldnβt be good enough, but with practice and help from all the team at the Phoenix Centre we did OK, thank you everyone.
We had some lovely family times, taking Curtis to Pontins in Blackpool and to visit Robbieβs family in Liverpool. He met all of his uncles and aunties, and it was nice that he met his Grandad John before he sadly died very suddenly 8 weeks ago.
Wherever I went and whatever I had to do, Curtis would be in my arms. At all the school events at the end of term, I was proud to show Curtis off and people got used to seeing us around the school, everyone commenting on his beautiful long eyelashes. It was hard to go back in September without him in my arms, though he will always be in my heart.
At 6 months Curtis had started to teeth and like any other baby would dribble and drool. He started to get more knowing and sometimes push the suction catheter away. We would sometimes catch a smile, when least expected, usually at the sound of his dadβs voice. We could see a future for him, although different from other children, we would have made sure he didnβt miss out. Sadly though it wasnβt meant to be and in death as in life Curtis didnβt cause any fuss, he just slipped away in his sleep. We will always be grateful to him for the time he gave us and although we love all our children, Curtis will always be special to us.
βͺβ«•**•.Angel Birthday Blessings.•**•β.ｑ.•*
.......…….HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY
…....….....……Curtis X
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Tiny Angels rest your wings
sit with me for awhile.
How I long to hold your hand,
And see your tender smile.
Tiny Angel, look at me,
I want this image clear....
That I will forget your precious face
Is my biggest fear.
Tiny Angel can you tell me,
Why you have gone away?
You weren't here for very long....
Why is it, you couldn't stay?
Tiny Angel shook his head,
"These things I do not know....
But I do know that you love me,
And that I love you so".
Hoping your family have a happy New Year
With love
Hayden's nannie
A Birthday In Heaven - by Kris Smith
I heard you crying yesterday,
And felt your heart-sent love.
So I’m sending you this message
Now, from Heaven up above.
You’re wondering if I’ll celebrate
My Birthday (way up here).
I know you’re missing me today
I feel your essence near.
God planned a special day for me,
He told me with a wink.
He’d ordered me a special cake
(It’s Angel food, I think).
Balloons will fill the streets for me,
They float up through the clouds.
And we have lots of friends up here
That make us laugh out loud.
There is a Birthday carousel,
Jewelled horses ride the wind,
With music playing, oh so sweet…
The magic never ends.
I’ve made so many friends, you see
We laugh and play and sing.
We ride our bikes and play jump rope
And sleep in Angel’s wings.
We’ll have our cake and ice cream
And open gifts - SURPRISE!
But we don’t blow out our candles here
Instead, they light the skies.
With love from your little Angel XX
Happy Birthday!!
Have a wonderful day in heaven with all of your angel friends Curtis.
Lot's of Love xxx
Such a beautiful little boy x Rest In Peace little one xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Mum of Curtis
All children are special and the time shared even for just awhile lasts forever. In one moment one childs presence can change the world as we know it.
Mum, Thank you for all your love it meant the world to me. My life was wonderful while on earth with you and the rest of my family. I thought you should know mum here on high I can swallow and laugh at ur jokes dear mum you taught me all that I needed to know and the Lord said you did your job well. Be proud Mum for I am well and listen dear family to the sounds around you for I am there.
Love Curtis
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