We lost a great would-be developer (or whatever he wanted to be) at
3:29 PM CST on Easter Sunday, April 16th 2006. My son fought
valiantly for the 5 weeks he was here with us and left us peacefully
and in the arms of his mother and I. Thank you to you all who
thought of us and supported his recovery. My son, myself, and my
family are all now at peace.
If you are interested in reading about his journey, you can find that here.
To my son, I will you see you again.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Raymond,
I’ve been thinking about your late son and what you and your family were going through ever since your first posting on his birth. I’m so very sorry to hear this news. He really is in a better place now, at peace. Our prayers are with you man.
John
Ray,
I empathize with you so much… As you know I’m acquainted with grief right now. I can’t imagine your pain (I’m actually fighting back tears). It seems so hollow to say I’m sorry or any of the other canned responses that we often say. I will pray for you, guys, and I mean that…
Jay
PS. sorry it took me so long to respond… my blog reading is way behind…
I’m really sorry to hear about your son. He’s in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ray/aiax
My wife and myself wish you all the best for your family. I cant explain in words what we are feeling for you….just that your son had a wonderful Dad and Mum who loved him lots….and what more could he have asked for.
kauri and family
Ray,
This is my first comment, just recently started reading. I’m very sorry for you loss as well. I’ve got three kids myself – I can’t imagine losing any of them. My oldest is a teenager and was quite distant (physically and emotionally) for a period of time. That was hard enough. God bless you and your family.
My deepest condeleances to your family.
My deepest respect for your courage to share on Codebetter and have Drew as a (possible) would-be developper on board.
You have my deepest sympathies.
Ray,
May the Lord’s face shine upon you and your faimly during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything don’t hesitate to ask.
God bless you and your family, Ray. My family is very sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for your family.
So sorry to hear this. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you Raymond and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am in tears.. nothing affects me more than a child leaving us. I am truly sorry for your loss.. God bless you all.
Raymond,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I cant even begin to understand how you must be feeling.
I dont really know what else to say, other than if you need *anything* please dont hesitate to get in touch with me.
My family and I are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss, if there is anything I can do to help, you know how to reach me.
This is very sad news to hear today Easter monday.
But i do believe in the afterlife. He will grow up by your side and come in your bed to be next to you at night.
He will be around the room and be watching you as he ages and grows in the afterlife. He will laugh when you laugh and cry when you cry. But you will feel him from time to time, he will let you know he’s around.
Talk to him sometimes, leave a chair for him at the table. let him know there is always a place for him.
Then one day you will grow old and be sitting in a chair and close your eye’s and you’ll open them and be right next to him just sitting and smiling talking to each other and saying how nice it is to be here together just talking. Your wife will come over and sit next to both of you and you will all be together oneday.
It will be a happy day ……
there’s not much one can say in this situation, but my deepest condolescenses for you and your family, now your son is resting peacefully, and yes, you will be reunited with him again
My son Brady is two years old. When he was born and we were told he had Hemophilia we mourned his death (anticipatory grief) even though he had not passed. As a result, I can empathize with you and I know this is the toughest thing you and your family have ever been through.
I hope that you can rejoice in the knowledge that Drew is with God now. We will pray for you and your family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry Raymond. You and your family will be in our prayers as well.
Your family will be in our prayers.
I’m not sure what your personal beliefs are, but I just wanted to share mine with you. As you said, you will see your son again. He was a choice soul that only needed to spend a little time here on this earth to complete his mission. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it would be to lose a child, but please know that you will be re-united with him someday.
i’m sorry for your loss raymond
As a new father it breaks my heart to read about your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Oskar
I don’t know what to say. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. My deepest condolences to you and your family and may God bless you all.
My deepest condolences, your in my thoughts.
Andy
My condolences, god bless you and your family.
I share your grief man.
My deepest condolences.
Ranjan
My condolences.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I do not know you or your family, but that does not prevent tears from streaking my cheeks. I’m sure his short footprint in this world be with you always.
I’m very sorry for you and your wife and this loss you have to endure. Perhaps he was such a special spirit that Heaven just couldn’t stand to be without him for very long. He sounds like he was quite a strong little guy to be able to fight for as long as he did. My wife and I (who got sad and cried a little when she read the news) will keep you guys in our prayers.
Jason
Deeply sorry to hear that. Sure he will be with you again sometime somewhere…
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. God bless your family.
John
I love you very much and thank you for being such a wonderful husband and father. You’ve been my rock and we have some pretty beautiful children, if I do say so myself. Drew was a very lucky little boy–and Elizabeth is the luckiest little girl in the world. Not to mention my luck.
Love you,
Jana
Ray,
I’m sorry to hear this. There is nothing I can say or do to comfort you. I know how hard all of you fought, and I can understand how difficult it must be. Please accept my deepest condolences, there is still a lot of good to look forward to in life.
Sahil