| 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 | 8,084 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,
It’s 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.
It’s hard to understand why you, our baby, died.
We feel so numb right now, many tears we’ve 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
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The Cord
We are connected, my child and I,
by an invisible cord not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord that connects us at birth
this cord can't be seen by any on earth.
This cord does it's work right from the start
it binds us together attached to my heart
I know that it's there though no one can see
the invisible cord from my child to me.
The strength of this cord it's hard to describe
it can't be destroyed it can't be denied.
It's stronger than any cord man could create
it withstands the test can hold any weight
And though you are gone though you're not here with me
the cord is still there but no one can see
It pulls at my heart I am bruised...I am sore
but this cord is my lifeline as never before.
I am thankful that God connects us this way
a mother and child death can't take it away!!
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
'Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.'
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't your cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
Lots of Love
SweetDreams Bradley x x
dear lord who art in heaven, let thy will be done, for all the joy these children bring the risk of tears we'll run.we shower them with tenderness and love them while we may. and for the happiness they give we'll forever gratefull stay. and should the angels call much sooner than we planned we'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try and understand. sleep tight little angel.
My son was a special gift,
One I thought would stay
I never thought the time would come
When he was called away,
But when that moment came
And I tried to say goodbye
The pain just overwhelmed me
And all I did was cry.
God taught me many things in life
What I would have to do
But bradley, he never taught me
How to cope with losing you
They say that heart's dont really break
Dear lord that's just not true
The day you took my son away
You broke my heart in two.
So if there is another life
And I am born once more
I pray dear lord you'll give me back
The son I had before
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