| Location | Pontefract |
| Age | 9 years |
| Date of Birth | 2/1993 |
| Date of Death | 9/2002 |
| Visitors | 8,044 since 24/05/2007 |
| Creator |
Born 2nd February 1993
Died 25th September aged 9
Jordan is my little brother. He was always a lively little boy, just like any other 9 year old boy.
Always playing football and out with his friends. He was always on the go, always with holes in his
trousers from falling over and he ALWAYS had a smile on his face.
When he was 7, In October 2000 he started being sick and complaining of headaches. My mum and dad
took him to hospital and doctors loads of times and they said it wasnt anything to worry about, He
became more and more poorly, mum and dad took him back and the doctors didnt know what it was. he
had to stay in hospital a couple of times but they still didnt know what was wrong
It came to Feburary 2001 and he was diagnosed with a brain and spinal tumour at a different
hospital.
He started his treatment of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and he had about 8 operations, one was to
fit a shunt in his head to drain the fluid out of his brain and another was to fit a portercath in
his chest for his chemo.
He had a good life while he was here, he met all the leeds united players, He went to see nigel
martin and Alan Smith before a game and had a day out at thorpe Arch with david batty.
He went to Lapland with wish upon a star with some of the people out of emmerdale.
His biggest achievement was being made a honarary figher fighter for white watch, pontefract fire
station, where Andy, Dave, Pete, Colin, Barry and the rest of white watch made lots of his dreams
come true including riding in a fire engine, having a fire fighters suit made for him, and been
included in a practise drill.
Despite being ill all the time and in and out of hospital, he always wanted to go to school to see
his mates, especially Steven Chappel, he'd been best mates with him ever since nursery.
In April my mum and dad took Jordan for a scan and the doctors gave him the all clear, the cancer
had gone and that he was in remission.
Only 3 months later in July we booked a family holiday to cornwall, We all had a brilliant time,
Jordan was with one of his best mates, Alex.
When we arrvied home, Jordan became ill again, my mum and dad took him to the hospital for a scan
and it showed that the cancer had come back and he only had a few weeks left to live.
In september, everyone could tell he wasnt going to make it, he was getting weaker, he couldnt walk
and the rest is too painful to talk about, we went to candle lighters in bridlington (A place where
families with children with cancer can go for a break) for a week. When the week was up we went home
and packed some things, we went to a childrens hospice called Martin House.
We arrived at Martin House on friday,While we were there, Jordan was getting weaker and weaker and
on saturday my mum told me that he was going to die.
I went into his room said night-night love you, he said i love you back.my mum & dad stayed with
him all night & at 6 o clock on monday morning he woke up being sick , He fell unconcious and
didnt wake up, he died on wednesday morning 8.00am 25th september 2002 .
for the next 2 weeks we all stayed at martin house jordan was in a special room & we could go
& see him & talk to him any time we wanted.
At Jordans funeral some of the white watch fire fighters carried jordan into church in formal
uniform and carried him down to his grave, The chief fire officer of west yorkshire, Phil toase,
came to Jordans funeral aswell.
Nobody will get over what has happened. Its the worse thing that could happen to anybody.
He will always be in my heart.
Never Ever fogotton.
My little Angel always.
Love you Jordan xxx
Imagine....being locked in your own body.
Imagine.... not being able to speak, walk on your own, see or swallow, while still having cognitive
abilities and thoughts.
Imagine....waking everyday and experiencing the sensation of losing the use of a finger, toe, limb
at a pace that shuts down your entire body within weeks.
Imagine....you are trapped, without hope or without a lifeline to the outside world around you.
Now imagine....you are 9 years old and have a brain tumour.
jordan
I remember the day that you were born
So tiny and so sweet
I'd waited a whole nine months
For us to finally meet
And there you were all 8lb 11 oz
ten fingers and ten toes
With lovely skin ,chubby cheeks
And a cute little button nose.
The years went by
and you grew up
Getting older every year
And then came the doctors words
every parent dreads to hear.
I'm afraid your son has cancer
I'm sorry but its true
My world turned upside down that day
At the thought of losing you.
The tears they came
And you got sick
You struggled from the start
but you weren't giving up without a fight
And you fought with all your heart.
You fought with so much courage
You'd put grown men to shame
But it wasnt right
That at just nine
You had to suffer in so much pain.
I thought you were getting better jordan
But then more bad news again
I'm afraid jordans now terminal
As the cancer has spread more into his brain.
And that was it
all hope was gone
There was nothing more they could do
I had to face the facts
That i was definately gonna lose you.
I never told you,you were dying jordan
As you were only still nine
How could i tell you,you'd never see
The things you had not yet seen.
we brought you home
Where you belonged
Tried to make the most of everday
It isnt an easy thing to do
As i had to watch you slowly fade away.
In the end it proved too much
And your body grew so weak
The cancer finally took you
It took you in your sleep.
And when i saw you sleeping
With the look upon your face
I knew that you were now pain free
And were in a better place.
That doesn't make it any easier though
For me now that you're gone
I miss you so much everyday
And I'm so proud to be your Mum.
Love you forever babes. Xxxxxx
As the sun came up this morning
I watched you there below
Your hearts seemed oh, so heavy
But theres something you sould know
I'm not gone don't worry
I'm just a step ahead
And i'm with you every single day
As you rise up from your bed
I am the sun that warms you
I am the moons soft glow
I am the stars that twinkle
And lights your path below
So when at times you miss me
Just look for me i'm there
For you cannot hide my spirit
It's with you everywhere
My Love To You Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
Why did you have to leave me
why did you have to die?
Was I not meant to keep you
why do I have to cry?
I want you back here with us
things can never be the same
how can I just go on each day
and play life's awful game?
You were my much wanted son
I love you very much
I'll never again see you laugh or cry
or feel your gentle touch
I need to get some answers
my questions seem ignored
I feel so lost and lonely here
oh, help me please my lord
take good care of my son
now you've taken him from me
wrap him tightly in your arms
and kiss him tenderly
please tell him that I love him so
and will wait forever more
and save a place for me one day
when i'll be whole once more
Lots Of Love Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
Theres a pain beyond imagining
thats burning in our heart
for suddenly our whole world
has been cruely ripped apart
All words of consolation
that are bound to come this way
will probably seem empty
and of little use today
For when we ask for reasons
and when we ask the question "why?"
it makes no sense at all
that someone so precious had to die
The only source of comfort
are our memories and the love
and they will shine forever
like the brightest star above
A flame that burns eternally
so strong it lights the sky
and even in our darkest days
that flame will never die
So many people share the pain
we grieve today as one
the gift of life is taken back
but love goes on and on
Love To You Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
Nite nite angel, i hope ur day 2day woz as special as u are :), sleepwell 2nite n dream beautiful sweetdreamz xx sendin my luv alwayz xx
Nite karen, sorry there wont b any candles ova the weekend as im goin away, u n ur angel will b in my thoughts, have a great weekend xx
When you feel a gentle breeze
caress you when you sigh
it's a hug sent from heaven
from a loved one way up high
If a soft and tender raindrop
lands upon your nose
they've added a small kiss
as fragile as a rose
If a song you hear fills you
with a feeling of sweet love
it's a hug sent from heaven
from someone special up above
If you awaken in the morning
to a bluebirds chirping song
its music sent from heaven
to cheer you all day long
If tiny little snowflakes
land upon your face
it's a hug sent from heaven
trimmed with angel lace
Love & BIG (((HUGS))) ~~ Jane...x♥x
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new
We thought about you yesterday
And the days before that too
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our heart
Thinking of you always ~~ Love Jane...x♥x
SO SORRY
THE GATES OF MEMORIES NEVER CLOSE,
WE MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYONE KNOWS.
FOREVER IN MY THOUGHTS.
LOVE JUDE.X
DANIEL SWADDLES MAM .
** Tranquil Thoughts **
Through the gentle breeze and the stormy seas
Your love comes flooding through
A sense of your surroundings
Letting us know that it is you
A heavenly sky with sparkling flames
Becomes visible in the skies
Appearing is your shadows
As you turned to wave goodbye
A mellow whisper in my ear
Thanking all for whats been done
And letting us know that youre ok
As you glide towards the sun
No matter what the outcome
No matter how much we cried
You're letting us know that your still here
It was only the body that died
For your memory holds no boundaries
Everyday it is kept alive
Its gives us warmth and energy
That encourages our days to thrive
Just keep on remembering me
In your shadows I'll walk with you
And guide you through your darkest hours
In everything you say or do
For absence cannot be changed for us
We accept what had to be done
We cannot change the wishes of God
If he wants you to be the one
When you reach the golden promised land
And the gates are open wide
It will be there you'll find great comfort
And your tears you'll try to hide
As you settle in your new found world
You'll send us a glittering prize
It will brighten up the darkest day
And bring a tear to our eyes
Thankyou for your presence
And for all the memories too
You left this world something beautiful
It was the fact that we had you.
Love Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
~~ Dancing In Heaven ~~
The angels are dancing in the starlight tonight
Lighting the stars with candles so bright
Smiling as they dance through the heaven above
Caressing the startips with satin laced gloves
The stars twinkled brightly to let the angels know
No matter where they dance the starlight will glow
Waltzing in time to the harps lovely tune
Winking to the smile on the face of the moon
Open your eyes stare at the heaven above
Imagine the angels dancing with love
If you look even closer i'm sure you will see
Beautiful angels swaying so free
Angels so radiant they light up the sky
Dancing to the choir singing the sweet by and by
Angels sway softly in robes spun out of gold
Spreading star dust as they dance on their toes
Slippers on their feet as they leap
Dancing on the startips looking so sweet
Next time you look at the stars twinkling so bright
Imagine the angels dancing in the moonlight
Thinking of you always ~~ Jane..x♥x
There is a little corner
That I visit every day,
No-one knows I go there
Or how long that I stay.
In this little corner
I speak to you alone,
I think what it would be like
To have you here at home.
In the little corner
I hold you really tight,
I cuddle, kiss and squeeze you
You're such a lovely sight.
In my little corner
I tuck you up to sleep,
I sneak another cuddle
I have another weep.
Where is this little corner?
It's where we're never apart
Where I always have you with me;
It's the corner of my heart.
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Love Always ~~ Jane..x♥x
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