Our thanks go to everyone for their kind thoughts, comments and cards. Although his life was woefully short, Elis was such a special little boy he found his way into so many hearts and we are all grieving together.
Glyn and I don't feel that a traditional funeral is an appropriate way for us to say our goodbyes to Elis. Instead, he is finally coming home on Friday when our family and some of the nurses who cared for him can have a chance to share our memories and be with him one final time.
As such, we would rather not receive any funeral flowers but if you would like to make a donation, we will be liaising with the Special Care Baby Unit at the hospital to buy something in Elis' memory which other parents and families will benefit from in the future. We will personally collate all the donations and let you know in due course what the money has been spent on.
On a more personal level, we continue to welcome your comments and kind wishes which we would like to incorporate into a memory book during the coming months.
Please keep Elis in your thoughts from time to time - his determination was an inspiration to us all.
With love and our sincere thanks for your interest and support.
Josie and Glyn xx
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Josie and Glyn,the admiration i have for you cannot be expressed with words.Elis..It was a privilege and an honour to nurse such a beautiful,brave and determined young man,who in a short space of time touched the hearts of so many people.He will never be forgotten by those who met him.You were the best parents he could have wished for.Unforunately i will not be able to be with you when you say goodbye to your beautiful baby,i am working,but please know that my thoughts will be with you,your families and Elis.
All my love to you both
Sam xxx
Elis...what a sweet, brave little boy. It was such a privilige to care for him and be part of his short life. I loved the little hugs we shared, each one was special. Elis will not be forgotten by those who met him and cared for him. My thoughts go out to you, Josie and Glyn. Take care both xxx
A POEM FOR ELIS
Our little man Elis,
Our mothers laughed together,
had lunch together and smiled together.
Us babies, we beeped together, cried together and had the same dirty nappies together,
They joked we were soul mates,
but now your at heavens gates.
Your big blue eyes lit up all the room,
and now without you, our worlds in such gloom.
Even though we're apart, you'll always be in my heart.
My mammy will tell me about you everyday, and so memories of you will never go away.
So sleep tight little angel, you are now a shining star, the brightest in the sky, and I can honestly say, our love for you will never die.
Sweet dreams
your lil lady Tia x x x x
Josie & Glyn, our thoughts are with you both, you have been wonderful parents and this blog is a lovely memory of little Elis. All the Staff at Arts Factory xx
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