Two years on, but loved forever. / DAVID Williams (Great Uncle )
I was so so sorry and saddened to hear about little Leon's departure, though I believe that he is in a place where he will be loved and happy for all eternity.
One grieivng CDH mom to another / Dawn Torrence
Leon's site is such a beautiful tribute to him. You really did an incredible job and I love cherubs on the page too.
If you need to talk, please feel free to e-mail me. Also know that CHERUBS members are here for you as well.
Dawn
CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support Over 2000 CDH families and 150 CDH medical professionals, working together since 1995 http://www.cdhsupport.org Close
Lil Leon / Caleb And Karina Hotz (Friend of Steve )Read >>
Lil Leon / Caleb And Karina Hotz (Friend of Steve )
It's the first time that we've seen lil Leon and your beautiful!! But then I guess you already knew that!! Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy-although belated we've thought of you since your birth. Leon Patrick McDermid you are an amazing lil man, your Mum and Dad are so proud.
To Steve and Fiona, Caleb and I would like to wish you all our love and best wishes for your future...
Karina and Caleb Hotz / Caleb And Karina Hotz (Friend of Steve )Read >>
Karina and Caleb Hotz / Caleb And Karina Hotz (Friend of Steve )
It's the first time that we've seen lil Leon and your beautiful!! But then I guess you already knew that!! Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy-although belated we've thought of you since your birth. Leon Patrick McDermid you are an amazing lil man, your Mum and Dad are so proud.
To Steve and Fiona, Caleb and I would like to wish you all our love and best wishes for your future...
Birthday wishes / Theresa Gill (CDH mom )
Dear sweet Leon, you are rmembered by me on this special day. I am sure the party you had was the best ever. I have lit a candle for you in my angel's room in honor of your precious life. You are so special to so many people but not as much as to mummy and daddy. Send them your love so their hearts will know how happy you are. Love, Theresa Close
To Leon / Tash
Leon Im sending Tiger up to heaven to give u big kisses and hugs. Give mummy & daddy big kisses cause their heart is broken, cause your not here...
What a precious baby! / Maria Reardon (Fellow CDH mom, member of BOH Care Group )Read >>
What a precious baby! / Maria Reardon (Fellow CDH mom, member of BOH Care Group )
Leon is truly an angel from heaven. What a beautiful child you both have. He is still with you, in your hearts forever. May God kept him by his side, always smiling down on you.
Always In Our Hearts / Lauren Ziebart (Friend of Mommy )
Fiona,
I am so terribly sorry that Leon is not with you on earth. He will forever be in your heart and mind. He is a beautiful baby boy, and you have created a beautiful website to honour his memory. May you find peace in this difficult time.
Always thinking of you, Love Lauren Avery's Mommy 3/17/06 - 4/3/06 LCDH, ACD www.spaces.msn.com/angelavery Close
Angel Face / Theresa (Angel Friend's mommy )Read >>
Angel Face / Theresa (Angel Friend's mommy )
I had to see your handsome face once again. My heart melts at the sight of you. Your face is so pure, so innocent. How I would love to reach out and touch your skin so soft. Leon, dear, I send my love from down here on Earth to Heaven above. You are missed by many but not as much as by your mummy. She loves you so. I know for I have the same feelings for my angel Donny. I heard you sent her a little sign in the form of a dream. How sweet of you to let your mummy know your still with her. I feel so close to you, dear sweet one. Like family. I am glad my son has such wonderful friends in you, Leon, and Joel. (and all the other cherubs up in heaven's nursery) He will never be lonely or have a dull moment. We miss you but one day we will all be together again. Love, Theresa Donny's mommy Close
Story: Leon's visit to the Zoo / Fiona Rice (Mum)Read >>
Story: Leon's visit to the Zoo / Fiona Rice (Mum)
Leon, I know you're not here, but I'll tell you a story I would have loved to tell you if you were here: It's just short, but it means a lot to us, doesn't it? "Leon was altogether enchanted by the Zoo. The colours of some of the birds were just amazing. He loved the baby monkeys drinking milk out of a bottle and he laughed as the monkeys swung around chattering in the trees. But best of all were the lions. Leon enjoyed roaring back at one, but he could not make nearly such a loud noise." Close
Letter to Leon / Theresa Gill (angel friend's mum )Read >>
Letter to Leon / Theresa Gill (angel friend's mum )
Dear Leon,
I look upon your face, Leon dear, and my heart melts!
How peaceful you look, beautiful too, so perfect in every way!
I see you and think of how much you are missed. My heart cries for your mum and dad.
But my soul, it sees you holding hands with my precious son Donny. And Joel beside you, too. Smiles and giggles, kicks and coos are what you three enjoy!
Thank you Leon for being my son's friend. Thank you for the peace you send.
I feel comforted knowing my son is not alone. But we three mums, we feel alone.
Without you three, we cry and sob, missing you more everyday.
But dear ones, with you watching us, we will be okay.
We will hold hands down here as you do up there and find our laughs and giggles again.
And always will you three be in our hearts. Forever and Always.
What a beautiful face / Theresa Gill (mommy to an angel friend )
Hello beautiful angel Leon. I finally know what you looked like while on this Earth. What a beautiful face you have. I feel as if I've seen a picture of a loved one that was always talked about but never had a chance to meet. I am not related to you so my feelings surely don't go as deep as those who are, but dear Leon, please know that I think of you and your mummy so much. You flew to heaven only weeks before my little angel Donny. I am comforted to know he had you to welcome him into heaven. I am sure the two of you have become close buddies. Well, actually the three of you. Can't forget Joel! You three better not cause too much trouble up there. I want you to know, precious Leon, that your mummy is a wonderful person. We have leaned on each other many times. Though we have never met (and, sadly, probably never will) I consider her to be a great friend. For without her this journey would be so much more difficult. I feel so honored, Leon, to have been able to see your beautiful picture and be a part of your mummy's life. You stay with her. Send her your kisses and hugs and little signs to let her know your with her. Keep a smile in her heart, though it pains her soul. Encourage her to keep on the path with us so that, one day soon, she will remember why life is worth living. I am glad to know, to see, the angel who I think about so often. I even wrote a little poem with you in it. I send you and your mummy and daddy my love. I hope you, Leon, Donny, and Joel are having a grand time. We can't wait until our day has come so that we may be with you again. Holding you, kissing you,loving you. We will always think of you and in our hearts you will stay. With all my love, Theresa Mommy to Donald Zeraihi Born 3/30/06 and joined you in heaven 4/5/06
Letter from Heaven / Auntie Steph Pratt (Auntie)Read >>
Letter from Heaven / Auntie Steph Pratt (Auntie)
Dear Mr Postman, can you send a letter from me I need it sent from up above to my earthly family Please send it quick, my mummy's sad, I hate to see her cry Every night she prays to God and sadly asks him why. Please let it say, I could not stay, with an angel I had to go I'm fine, I'm happy here with the other boys I know
I hope you read it to Daddy, I know you love me too I miss you lots and all the things that we had planned to do. Oh, how I'll miss your hugs and kisses planned for me I know how much you'll miss the growing child that I should be Close it with I love you so, I'm with you in your heart I never really left you see, I was an angel from the start.
baby Castle / Jane Rice
This was sent to me by a friend when my babygirl Stephanie died 18 years ago this July I hope it helps you as much as it helped me , with love From Jane & Paul xxx
In a baby castle just beyond my eye, My baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy. Who am I to wish him back, into this world of strife? no play on my darling You have eternal life.
At night when all is silent And sleep forsakes my eyes, I’ll hear his tiny footsteps come running to my side His little hands caress me, so tenderly and sweet. I’ll breathe a prayer and close my eyes and embrace him in my sleep.
Now I have a treasure that I rate above all others, I have known true glory—I am still his mother. Close
Leon/ Julie Sommerfeldt (old housemate of Fiona's (with Cristina) )
Hello, it's been many years since I've seen Fiona, but I'm moved and touched by her and her husband's bravery and love in this website. I offer my sincere condolences. Close
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