| Location | Born In Darlington - Died In Newcastle |
| Age | 7 days |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/2008 |
| Date of Death | 25/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 11,718 since 05/03/2008 |
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Bradley John Frederick Higgins
Born 18th January 2008 - Fell Asleep 25th January 2008
Aged 1 week
Neonatal Volvulus (twisted bowel)
Bradley was born a healthy little boy weighing 8lb 6oz but after only four days he suddenly became very poorly and had to be rushed to the Special Babies Unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. We were told he had a twisted bowel which is undetectable until the symptoms appear. Sadly after operating on Bradley the surgeon told us that his bowel was too badly damaged to be repaired and his chances of survival were slim. The surgeon was right and Bradley did die but he put up a good fight, he is an inspiration to all that knew him.
Heres a message to you Bradley: We wish we got to spend more time with you baby, we were so excited about you coming into our lives! When you arrived i couldnt believe how perfect and gorgeous you were. Your the best thing thats ever happened to me and daddy. I cant even start to explain how much we miss you, every minute of everyday your in our thoughts. We would do anything to bring you back but sadly god wanted you to be one of his little angels because your special and gorgeous. I will treasure the short time we had together forever. Love you so much darling, lots of love always, Mammy & Daddy x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Sweet child whom we never really got to know,
Itβs hard for us to let you go.
We waited and we wanted you.
We had so many dreams for you.
We think of smiles we'll never see.
We think of events that will never be.
There will be no first steps and no first teeth.
There is only a void and our own grief.
We planned to take you to places far and near.
We yearned to keep you safe and free from fear.
We hoped to show you much of your new world.
We wanted to teach you as your life unfurled.
Itβs hard to understand why you, our baby, died.
We feel so numb right now, many tears weβve cried.
We have so many questions and no answers seem to come.
We tried so hard to save you; nothing could be done.
God, we stand before you broken-hearted
and ask you to heal these lives that must be parted
from this little one we can no longer hold,
who will always be a part of us, even when we're old.
God, take this child in your loving arms.
No more can he suffer any harm.
Bless him always and bless us too.
Be with us and help us to make it through.
Love you baby x x x x x x x x x
A message to visitors: I have created a donation/fundraising website in memory of Bradley for a regisitered charity called Sands. For more information about Sands please visit: www.uk-sands.org
The webpage for Bradley is:
www.justgiving.com/bradleyhiggins
At this moment in time I am just collecting donations however in the near future I am planning on organising an event or doing something I can collect sponsorship for. Please fell free to visit the website; any donation no matter how big or small would be greatly appreciated. Thank you xxxxxxxxxx
Heaven's Nursery x
Up here there is a rocking horse,
With ears so soft and clean,
He has two big brown glowing eyes,
The most beautiful I have seen.
Up here there is a new teddy bear,
His paws are soft and flat,
We spend all day playing together,
Rocking on the horse this way and that.
Up here there are pots of paint,
Where we can make pictures with our hands,
Or if we don't really fancy that,
We can play in the golden sand.
Up here it is so beautiful,
Its the place I played today,
It's where time has no meaning,
It's where all angel babies come to stay.
For Heaven's Nursery is our home,
In angel's loving tender keeping,
We are kept safe and guarded all the time,
Even when we are all sleeping.
So mummy please don't worry now,
You know that I am safe,
Playing away every day,
In this wondrous magic place.
It doesn't mean I've left you,
For I'm still with you everyday,
Living deep inside your heart,
I am only a thought away.
Vicki Wroe, 21 (C)
Godbless you Bradley xxxx
Happy 4th Birthday
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Bradley
Happy Birthday to you.
Lots of love & hugs
Mammy & Harri
Xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx
Everybody’s rushing round
Full of festive cheer
But I’m finding all I want to do
At Christmas is come here
To talk to you a little while
And chat a minute or two
I can’t buy you a present
So what else can I do
Remember Son, I Love You
I’m still hurting with the pain
I don’t think it will ever stop
Until I’m with you once again
I Love You Bradley
Lots of Love
Mammy & Little Brother Harrison
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bradley my beautifull little nephew i miss you so so much i think about you every single day im sat here writing this listening to the song that was played at your funeral it takes me back to that horrible day when we lost you, you were perfect little boy. wish you were here so much. i always think what you would of been like it hurts so much that your not here. watch over us beautifull come and visit me in my dreams. sleep tight gorgeous will love you forever and will meet you again one day. love you always from auntie maz xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx
My beautiful baby xxx
My handsome little man im sorry i havent been on here for a very long while mammys computer is broken but ive just realised i can use my phone :) its only took me 9 months silly mammy. I hope your having fun in heaven and being good sweetheart. I know you'll be watching over me and your little brother hes a little monster maybe you could visit him in his dreams and tell him to stop being so mischievious for me the little monkey! I love and miss you bradley, everyday i think about you. Ive had a little verse and your name tattooed on my leg so you'll be with me wherever i go. I wish you were here gorgeous mammy loves you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BIG HUGS BRADLEY
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β±β°β° Your Angel Day in Heaven β±β°β°
β±β°β° Many tears will fall for you β±β°β°
β±β°β° You touched so many loving hearts β±β°β°
β±β°β° There’s so many missing you β±β°β°
β±β°β° As you now live in paradise β±β°β°
β±β°β° Its Heaven up above stay β±β°β°
β±β°β° Close to all your loved β±β°β°
β±β°β° ones For it’s you they β±β°β°
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β±β°β° family and friends that you miss you ever day β±β°β°
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β±β°β° forgoten you take care love from me β±β°β°
β±β°β° Sylvie mommy of Samantha Belanger β±β°β°
β±β°β° and Granddaughter of Albert and β±β°β°
β±β°β° Marie-Jeanne Belanger take care β±β°β°
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β±β°β° night β±β°β°
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADLEY
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Birthday Remembrance
Thinking of you on your birthday Bradley
But that is nothing new
For no day dawns and no day ends
Without a thought of you.
We cannot send a birthday card,
Your hand we cannot touch,
But God will take our greetings
To the one we love so much.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADLEY
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bigs hugs from me to you and your family
and friends that you miss you ever day but
in our hearts forever you will not be forgotin
all my love hugs and xxxx from me Sylvie
mommy of Samantha Belanger and
Granddaughter of Albert and Marie-Jeanne
Belanger take care bye for now.
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~•♥ ♥ ♥Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.Happy Angel/Birthday take care hugs love you bye for now hugs ~•♥ ♥ ♥
My Precious Grandson - by Unknown Author
For Stuart X
I have a little Grandson,
Who means the world to me
He's living with the Angels
And is as special as can be
And even though he's up there,
Playing in the clouds
He's still my precious Grandson
And I am so very proud.
I know I can not hold Him,
Or bounce him on my knee
But only have to close my eyes,
His little face to see.
I never will stop missing him
And wishing he were here
But sometimes I feel, indeed I know
That he is very near.
So play happily my Precious Angel
I love you so and always will,
And you will never be forgotten
I am your GrandDad still.
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