Little Leo's funeral.

Thursday the 9th of July 2012


As Leo's little white coffin was carried into the church by his Daddy the song Precious child by Karen Taylor Good was playing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c_U0ctrJDo

Kind words and the following poems and prayers were said. Oh precious, tiny, sweet little one You will always be to me So perfect, pure, and innocent Just as you were meant to be. We dreamed of you and your life And all that it would be. We waited and longed for you to come And join our family. We never had the chance to play, To laugh, to rock, to wiggle. We long to hold you, touch you now, And listen to you giggle. I’ll always be your mother He’ll always be your dad. You will always be our child, The child that we had. But now you’re gone…but yet you’re here We sense you everywhere. You are our sorrow and our joy, There’s love in every tear. Just know our love goes deep and strong, We’ll forget you never— The child we had, but never had, And yet, will have forever.

Don't let them say I wasn't born Don't let them say I wasn't born that something stopped my heart I felt each tender squeeze you gave I've loved you from the start. Although my body you can't hold It doesn't mean I'm gone This world was worthy not of me God chose that I move on. I know the pain that drowns your soul What you are forced to face You have my word I'll fill your arms Someday we will embrace. You'll hear that is was "meant to be" God doesn't make mistakes But that wont soften your first blow Or make your heart not ache. I'm watching over all you do Another child you'll bear Believe me when I say to you That I am always there. There will come a time I promise you When you will hold my hand Stroke my face and kiss my lips And then you'll understand. Although I've never breathed your air Or gazed into your eyes That doesn't mean I never was An Angel never dies. 2 small prayers were said inside the church: Bless this little one so barely known Make room in your heart to find a safe home. Guide this little one in finding his way To your place of resting and joy, to always stay. Hold this little one safe and secure Where nothing is tarnished, but bright and pure. Wait with this little one'till others catch up And are reunited in warmth, peace and love. Child of my flesh bone of my bone wherever you go, I will go wherever you live, I will live. As you go into the mystery of life before us may you be at peace. That in God's good time we may be together in peace. Leo's tiny coffin. Rest In Peace baby boy. Leo's tiny coffin was carried out of the church into the sunshine by his Daddy.   We played Rudimental Feel The Love as it was Leo's song when I was waddling around  with him in my tummy. It wasn't very appropriate for a funeral but it made his Mummy and Daddy smile threw the tears and it was nice to share it with him one last time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oABEGc8Dus0 Feel The Love The following poems and beautiful words were said at his graveside:

Do not stand at my grave and weep 

Do not stand at my grave and weep 

I am not there. I do not sleep. 

I am a thousand winds that blow. 

I am the softly falling snow. 

I am the fields of ripened grain. 

I am the gentle showers of rain. 

I am in the morning's hush 

I am in the graceful rush 

Of beautiful birds in circled flight. 

I am the star shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in the quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,I am now a part of everything

Do not stand at my grave and cry; 

I am not there. I did not die. 

Gentle up above

Gentle up above

To you we send all our love

The brightest star in the sky to see

Special to us you will always be

Thoughts of the day you passed away

and the times we wish that we could have played

Every day in some small way

Memories of you will come our way

We held you close, how brief we met

Your angel face we will never forget

With tears in our eyes we say goodbye

The memories we have will never die.

God has prepared a heavenly place for all his children, a place where the spirit lives on forever. Our bodies are made from dust and to dust we  return. Our spirits are made in love and to love we return. Leo Jaxson Hadfield we lay you to rest and commend your spirit to God's loving eternal care.

Blessing.

May God give you strength to face each new day and to be there for each other. May God give you hope for the future. God be with you today and all the days of your lives. Amen.

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