| Location | Bromley |
| Age | 6 months |
| Cause of Death | Genetic Condition |
| Date of Birth | 31/12/2007 |
| Date of Death | 24/07/2008 |
| Visitors | 3,005 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 wasn’t 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 – 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 wouldn’t 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 Robbie’s
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 dad’s voice. We could see a future for him,
although different from other children, we would have made sure he didn’t miss out. Sadly though
it wasn’t meant to be and in death as in life Curtis didn’t 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.
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you are always there,
The gates of memory will never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows,
With tender love and deep regret,
We who love you will never forget.
Gone is the face we loved so dear
Silent is the voice we loved to hear.
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for love to reach,
Sweet to remember them once here,
Who, though absent, is just as dear.
In all the world we shall not find
A heart so wonderfully kind,
So soft a voice, so sweet a smile,
Inspiration worthwhile;
A sympathy so sure, so deep
A love so beautiful to keep.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Do you ever sit in an empty room
do you appreciate an open bloom
do you smell it's sweet perfume
Do you feel the need to 'talk out loud'
but theres no one there to hear
do you hear a voice call out your name
so close up to your ear
Have you ever felt a sudden chill pas by
and the hair on your neck stands up
have you gone to pour a cup of tea
but someone's moved your cup
Do you believe in angels
do they make you smile
have you felt one on each shoulder
as you walk that long wiery mile
Do you know that all these things
are messages to you
do you believe that they exist
i'll tell you.....YES THEY DO
_______.. ` /`__________' .. ' /______
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_________|____, '(_)`.____|____ _____
_________..___( ._|_. )___/_________
__________..___`.__, '___/__________
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________, '__, '___`-'___`.__ `._______
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__|_____, '|_______o_______|` . _____|
___`.__, '_.-.._____x______/ -._`.__, '__
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__.''-._, '______`._:_, '_______`., -''.__
_/_, -._`_______)___(________ '_, -.__..
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Most people walk in and out of your life.
......oooO.......... ....
.....(....).....Oooo ...
......)../.....(.... )....
.....(_/.......)../. ....
...............(_/.. .....
But only Loved ones leave footprints
in your heart. Good night angel xxxxx
*• ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ •*
They say that time heals,
And I don't believe it for a minute,
We simply learn to cope,
However we take with us the smiles,
The joys and the memories
That will never fade
Along with the love
Thats clearly there
In our hearts.
*• ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ •*
In all the world we shall not find
A heart so wonderfully kind,
So soft a voice, so sweet a smile,
Inspiration worthwhile;
A sympathy so sure, so deep
A love so beautiful to keep.
*• ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ .•**•.. ♥ •*
Thankyou for all the candles, tributes and support from all my friends .x God Bless x
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.
xxxxx
When tomorrow starts without me
and I'm not here to see...
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today...
While thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you...
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready
in heaven far above...
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart...
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
JUST LETTIN....
...U KNOW..........
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... I.....was.....here xxx
Love Anji XXXXXXX
A candle to remember,
May it burn ever so bright
As we look to the heavens
On this very night.
Beyond the stars,
Your dear little one soars
Embraced by there Savior
On heaven's shores.
As the angels protect them
And sing there sweet name
We honor there life
With the glow of this flame.
So we light this candle
For our loved ones today
As a symbol of our love
And there eternal life.
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♥.•** •.♥YOU MENT SO MUCH ♥.•** •.♥
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
You meant so much to us all
you were special and thats no liie
you brightened up the darkest Day
and the cloudiest sky
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Your smiile alone warmed hearts
your laugh was like the sound of musiic to hear
i would give absouletly anything
to have you well and standing near
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Not a second passes when your
not on our minds
your love will never be forgot
the hurt will earse in time
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
I know your still with me
your love is within my heart
though life is no longer present
our souls will never be apart!
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
LOVE JULIE(RITA HORNE)DAUGHTER
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