1 EAGLETON NOTES: Andrew

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Sunday, 18 January 2015

Andrew

Our first son Andrew (who preferred to be called Andy) would have been 42 today.  He made it to 33.









Posted by Graham Edwards at 00:37

44 comments:

  1. Kay G.19 January 2015 at 02:23

    I am sorry for your loss. Your Andy looks like one adorable, well-loved little boy.

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  2. Kate19 January 2015 at 02:37

    Happy Birthday Andy! He had your eyes Geeb...

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:48

      Kate a lot of people said he was like me and perhaps he was when I was that age. I'd like to think that he did have my eyes.

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  3. Red19 January 2015 at 02:40

    Birthdays always bring back our sense of loss and a chance to remember. Your photos show the joy Andy brought to your life.

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  4. Jaz from Treacy Family19 January 2015 at 03:53

    Happy Birthday Andy!

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  5. Fi from Four Paws and Whiskers19 January 2015 at 06:27

    Such lovely pictures and memories. Thank you GB and yes, Happy Birthday Andy.

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  6. Librarian19 January 2015 at 06:31

    I can see a lot of you in Andy, Graham. Love the beach picture. We are able to enjoy a moment with such abandon when we are kids, don't we.

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:50

      I'm glad that you can see some of me in Andy Meike. Ah the joys of youth.

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  7. DawnTreader19 January 2015 at 07:51

    Smiles mixed with sadness when looking back and remembering both good times and bad, I imagine... Thanks for sharing! ♥

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  8. ADRIAN19 January 2015 at 08:48

    The natural order of life and death is hard enough to bear. My sympathy is with you.

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:52

      Yes Adrian death is rarely pleasant and I appreciate your sympathy.

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  9. Helsie19 January 2015 at 12:52

    How sad . To lose your child must be so hard. Hope your lovely photos bring some comfort.

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:54

      Helsie I am always conscious of how many people went through that hell during the wars. The photos are reminders of wonderful times.

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  10. Yorkshire Pudding19 January 2015 at 13:16

    Through the mysteries of the internet, my hand is reaching out to gently rub your shoulder.

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  11. Frances Garrood19 January 2015 at 13:40

    Oh, Graham - I do hope that the happy memories compensate just a little for the sadness. Those photos are lovely. He looks so happy.

    Aren't anniversaries hard?

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:57

      Frances the photos do bring remembrance of lovely times. Andy was generally a very happy child. Yes anniversaries are hard although I see no logic in that.

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  12. marshalls19 January 2015 at 16:23

    Lovely photos. Such happy memories. X

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:58

      Thank you Sue. They were good times with so many memories shared by our families.

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  13. Nonnie19 January 2015 at 16:50

    I find myself being warmed and the feeling of almost being hugged when I view pictures of my loved ones. However, the sorrow of the loss of a child, I have not experienced, but my sister-inlaw has. Anniversaries associated with a loved one can be both heart-wrenching yet buoyed with memories of events shared with them.

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  14. VirginiaC19 January 2015 at 23:22

    Great memories....the photos warmed my heart as I'm sure they did yours too....even if it was with a little sadness.
    GB he was a cutie and I just loved the "Little Men" snowman photo.

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    1. Graham Edwards19 January 2015 at 23:59

      Virginia thank you and, yes, I thought the snowman picture was rather apt just at this moment.

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  15. Peace Thyme20 January 2015 at 00:03

    What a happy little tyke he was! I bet he enjoyed his short life....at least I hope he did. He would be a year younger than my own son, Mr. GB. You are, as I have found, a very strong man. I cannot imagine loosing one of my children. I don't think I would want to go on. I don't think I could.

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    1. Graham Edwards20 January 2015 at 23:47

      Absolutely Peace he was a happy little tyke. You would surprise yourself in adversity I'm sure. Most of us do.

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  16. Jennifer20 January 2015 at 11:19

    I was born in 1975, and those photos from the late 70's and early 80's look like the ones my parents took in my childhood. The clothes, the colors, even little Andy's haircut look familiar. What a happy looking boy he was! I'm so sorry for your loss....33 is far too young. I wish I could say something better. There are no words for such a tragic loss.

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    1. Graham Edwards20 January 2015 at 23:51

      Jennifer you said all that I needed to hear. Thanks.

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  17. Heather20 January 2015 at 16:33

    He resembled you, quite a bit, Graham. I didn't realize that he was just a year younger than me.
    Thinking of you today, and lifting a prayer for happiness as you remember your time with him.

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  18. VioletSky20 January 2015 at 20:32

    Aw. Such an adorable lad. Thank you for sharing your pictures of him. I love his smile and I want to reach out and gently squeeze that face. (I don't do cheek pinching!)

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  19. Scriptor Senex22 January 2015 at 07:52

    That cheeky grin remains whenever I think of him! Love, CJ

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    1. Graham Edwards23 January 2015 at 18:22

      Thanks Bruv. Yes, he had a very cheeky smile. I'd like to say that that was because he took after his Dad at that age but he managed a far better balance of fun and seriousness than I did at that age.

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  20. Canadian Chickadee22 January 2015 at 19:15

    What a sweet little boy he looks. So sad that he was only 33. I guess we just have to remember the good times when we've lost someone so dear to us. xoxox DeeDee

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    1. Graham Edwards23 January 2015 at 18:29

      I know that I'm very biased DeeDee but he was a lovely child. I'm fortunate that I am able to concentrate on the good things.

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  21. Andrea Ingram23 January 2015 at 00:47

    I didn't know. But now I do know I don't know what to say.
    I will send you some positive energy anyway.

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    1. Graham Edwards23 January 2015 at 18:31

      Thanks Andrea. I rarely know what to say when I am faced with that situation.

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  22. Liz27 January 2015 at 14:46

    I didn't know this Graham. There really is never the right thing to say. I cannot imagine your pain... But I have seen what it has done to one of my best friends, who lost her second eldest son 3 years ago at age 20. He was also my youngest son's best friend. I can't imagine you ever "recover" but I'm glad to read that you are another who concentrates on the positives. He looks like a gorgeous little boy.

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    1. Graham Edwards27 January 2015 at 16:49

      Liz we (and you know this better than most) need to concentrate on the positives or we go under and take others with us at the same time.

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