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My beautiful son

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minmooch · 26/02/2014 17:13

After nearly two and a half years of a fight with cancer my beautiful 18 year old son passed away this morning at 11:20 am.

I am humbled by his strength and humour that he has shown throughout his short life.

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Millie2013 · 12/03/2014 07:37

Thinking of you this morning, Min and sending love xx

kerloch · 12/03/2014 08:30

I'm also thinking of you this morning. Had you in my thoughts all day yesterday and wish there was something all of us strangers could do or say to take away your pain. Thanks

Twunk · 12/03/2014 08:50

Love to you today Min xxx

RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/03/2014 09:06

In my thoughts lovely min xxxxx

minmooch · 12/03/2014 16:27

My darling boy - your service was beautiful, funny at times, moving and heartbreaking. I am so proud of how many peoples' lives you have touched. You would have enjoyed every moment and especially Always Look On The Bright Side of Life. Alex and I whistled it behind you. I love you to the moon and stars and back again.

Now we have to get on living without you. I don't know how to but will do so with your love in my heart.

Thank you all for your words and thoughts.

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Quangle · 12/03/2014 16:32

Min, I thought of you all throughout the day yesterday. I'm glad the service was right but I'm so sorry that you ever had to experience such a thing. Wishing you strength for the weeks ahead and thinking of your son.

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Charleymouse · 12/03/2014 16:46

Minmooch, thinking of you, Will and your family as you walk this path.
Much love Charleymouse xxx

Abra1d · 12/03/2014 18:47

Thank you for letting us know how it went, Min.

sittingatmydesk · 12/03/2014 19:29

Thinking of you today. X

magimedi · 12/03/2014 19:30
Flowers

For telling us - I have nothing to say that can help you but you are in my thoughts.

Millie2013 · 12/03/2014 19:33

That sounds heartbreakingly apt Min and it sent a shiver down my spine, as the same friend I mentioned who requested that people wear colour at his funeral, also chose that song. He was amazingly brave too, as is his mum

I hope you continue to get the support that you need, these coming days, weeks and months xx

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 12/03/2014 19:53

Well done Min. I'm so glad that the service was so 'Will'.

You will live your life without Will beside you but with his love in your heart and all around you.

Lots of love

Xx

tinypumpkin · 12/03/2014 20:17

Sending love to you. Wishing you gentle days ahead. Remembering your son with you x

trulymadlydeeply · 14/03/2014 13:17

Thinking of you Min, as the numbness may be starting to wear off a little.
Hope you have a gentle weekend and I send you and your DS much love. X xx

Millie2013 · 14/03/2014 18:19

Still here, Min and still thinking of you x

meerschweinchen · 14/03/2014 18:47

Still thinking of you here too x

bonvivant · 14/03/2014 21:50

Sorry for your loss... have only just come across this thread, sorry

Twunk · 15/03/2014 23:42

Just wanted to say am always thinking of you Min. I hope you and DS2 are able to support eachother and you are being looked after by friends and family xxx

Inaminutenow · 16/03/2014 07:54

Thinking of you Min at this difficult time x

minmooch · 16/03/2014 16:48

I'm struggling today, my darling boy, to comprehend all that has happened since your diagnosis. I've cried on and off all day. I've sat by your grave and wept. It's such a beautiful day today and I will never share another one with you. I'll never get another silly text from you, I'll never hear your voice call me just to say 'Mum I love you', I'll never find silly messages from you in a packed lunch, I can't watch you grow into a man, have a first girlfriend, get married, have your own children. I cannot bear it.

I love you, my sweet William.

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bingoheads · 16/03/2014 16:59

Thanks Thanks Thanks

I have no words, just to say so many of us still hold you in our thoughts.

magimedi · 16/03/2014 17:04

I am another who can offer you no words, but hold you, Will & your family in my thoughts.

Flowers
StolenStollen · 16/03/2014 17:41

I hold you in my thoughts Min xx

LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood · 16/03/2014 20:41

I'm moved to tears by your loss. Your dear boy. At least he is at peace now. But such small consolation compared to what you wanted his life to be.

I hope you find peace too - in time. And in your way. You should not have had to shoulder this. And yet you have. And you have been amazing. X

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