| 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 | 8,083 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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Hi Baby, hope you are happy and enjoying yourself. I cant believe seven months has passed since I last seen you, you would have been seven months and one week old on Friday. Theres not a day goes by that I dont sit and think about you. I wish I could watch you in heaven, I've missed out on so much simple things like you playing, smiling, giggling....all the things other mummys take for granted I've totally lost. I cant explain how much you mean to me and how much I miss you, the only comfort I've got is knowing Ill see you again one day. Your the best thing that has ever happened to me Bradley, love you always xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
bradley
hello sweeheart i see youve had toys going missing kaylie has as well what bad people they are we will beat them togther lots of love maria
Baby please will you watch out for your great great aunty May she has come to join you in heaven. She will be new to it up there so show her about and be good for her; Im sure you'll have a lovely time together. Give my love to my grandad Jo and great grandma Elizabeth. Enjoy yourself baby you deserve it. Love you loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hello little fella. we came to see you today baby it was lovely to sit with you in the sunshine. brandon noticed you took your pictures to heaven with you so he,s going to draw you some more over the weekend and we,ll bring them up for you next week. missing you as always and forever in our thoughts xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello darling, I hope your ok. I was very upset yesterday after I found out some nasty people had stole some more of your toys off your grave. Some people are so cruel and thoughtless but we can just replace them and keep doing so until the thiefs get bored. I love you and wish you were here everyday Bradley.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hello handsome, I hope you've had a nice day playing with all your angel friends. I've been thinking about you alot today whilst I've been shopping; seeing other mammys with their little babies makes me so sad and hurt inside, I would do anything to have you here with me I miss you soooooo much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Hiya handsome, i came upto see you after work today. It was lovely and sunny. I sorted your toys out and detangled the balloons i bought you coz the wind had got them knotted. It took me ages, bet you were having a good laugh at me getting stressed :-). I like going to see you by myself sometimes coz I can talk to you as if you were there without feeling silly. Bradley I wish you were here with me so much, everyday i wish things were different. Six months on and I still don't understand why it had to happen to me; I dont suppose I ever will. So many people miss you gorgeous but for me i feel as thought part of me is missing. You were only with me a week but you'll forever be in my heart Bradley. Your the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you so much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Baileys Mummy
CANDLE OF LOVE
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Few people come into our lives
and make everything shine,
but you're one of those
rare and splendid jewels
who makes the whole world bright.
When I was sad, you made me smile.
When I was alone and blue,
you were there for me,
and you made me feel strong enough
to accomplish anything.
Because I appreciate
the many things you do,
more than words could say,
I'm sending you the Candle of Love,
and hoping you receive
many blessings from above.
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Please send the candle of love
to someone who has touched your life,
and keep the flame of love burning bright.
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Hello handsome, me and daddy came to see you last night but I think you already know that coz you were playing a little game with us using your solar lights werent you! Two lights werent working when we arrived so we fiddled and got them to work but every so often they'd flicker, just like you were playing with them it was nice and made me giggle, cheeky monkey :). There was only me and daddy in the cemetery it was lovely. We both miss you so much sweetheart, lifes not the same without you, my life seems so much harder. I love you gorgeous. Sweet dreams xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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