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| Author: | grandad [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:26 am ] |
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I have just had the worst day ever. 2 weeks ago my sons girlfriend gave birth to a little boy and they named him Rory. Last week he was rushed into hospital in Nottingham with Jaundice. His condition deteriated and he was transferred to Birmingham childrens hospital. He has been on a life support machine ever since. This evening we were called to the hospital so that he could be christened. For those of you that have never been into a childrens intensive care unit, I can tell you that nothing can prepare you for it. Rory was in an isolation room and every member of staff and every parent and relation in the unit knew what was instore for us all and all eyes were on us as we made our way to the room. I have never seen so many wires and machines attached to someone so small. After spending a few minutes with Rory we went to a waiting area whilst my son and his girlfriend prepared Rory for the christening. The hospital provide a christening robe and all the wires were removed and the machines were turned around whilst one of the hospital chaplains performed the ceremony. Everything was absolutly beautiful and afterwards we were all invited to place a gold heart on his pillow. I like to think of myself as the man that lets nothing get to him but I have to say that I completely broke down. The life support machine is being turned off at 4.00 pm today so I would like to ask you all to put Rory in your thoughts at that time if you will. Thanking you in advance, Pete I am now going to have a very large glass of whisky and be alone with my thoughts. |
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| Author: | Chilon of Sparta [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:39 am ] |
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This is such a terrible thing to go through, that much of me didn't want to intrude further and so almost decided not to reply, so forgive me if I now choose wrongly by doing so. All I will add is this...there is nothing that any of us could say that will make things any better or easier...there is only the painful route through what you are all having to experience...but Rory and indeed you and your family, have my kindest thoughts and the heartfelt wish that you may all find the strength to somehow get through this. You all will be in my thoughts tomorrow afternoon. |
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| Author: | Caledonian Cabbie [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:05 am ] |
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Beautifully put, Mr Chilon. And I'm sure myself and others like me who were unsure whether to post or what to write endorse what you say wholeheartedly, and Pete, Rory and their family will be in our thoughts today. |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:49 am ] |
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Let me add that my thoughts, and those of my partner, will be with all of you this afternoon and in the days ahead. We do know what your going through, we lost our baby girl in similar circumstances 10 years ago. Your post brought it all back and I had take a break before I could reply. Words are just inadequate. Stay strong Pete, there are some more tough days ahead. You will all get through this. |
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| Author: | Nidge [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:14 am ] |
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A grown man is sat here reduced to tears after reading that story. At 4pm today I will stop work and have a few moments with you Grandad. Nothing can prepare a parent or a grandparent for the loss of a child or grandchild. I can't add anything else I'm a jibbering mess. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:47 am ] |
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There is nothing I can add, other than to wish you and your family well. But rest assured little Rory will be well looked after when he leaves this world for a far better one. |
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| Author: | meltingsmoke [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:02 am ] |
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my thoughts are with you and your family |
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| Author: | grumpy [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:07 am ] |
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can't string the words together to tell my wife why I'm teary eyed at a pc. our thoughts will be with you all this afternoon. be strong for your family, grandad. they'll need you. |
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| Author: | steve select [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:42 am ] |
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Pete, my thoughts will be with you this afternoon. God bless you and your family Steve |
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| Author: | Chris the Fish [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:54 am ] |
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I have no words. I offer you my prayers. |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:33 pm ] |
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The loss of a parent is hard to bear The loss of a child is unbearable Thoughts and prayers will be with your family |
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| Author: | cabby john [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:51 pm ] |
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Quote: A grown man is sat here reduced to tears after reading that story.
I am exactly the same, and so so sorry. When it comes to children it is so unfair and none of us can ever make any sense out of it. My thoughts for what they are worth will be with you. |
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| Author: | bloodnock [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:11 pm ] |
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My Heart goes out to you and your family and my thoughts are with you all. John. |
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| Author: | skippy41 [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:14 pm ] |
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From one family to another, our thoughts are with yours |
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| Author: | captain cab [ Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:49 pm ] |
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My thoughts are with you and your family. CC |
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