| Location | Pontefract |
| Age | 9 years |
| Date of Birth | 2/1993 |
| Date of Death | 9/2002 |
| Visitors | 8,042 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
I wish that I could tell you all that god has planned
but if I was to tell you, you wouldn't understand
but one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er
i'm closer to you now than I ever was before
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time
it was always my philosophy and i'd like it for you too
that as I give unto the world, the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and in pain
then you can say to god at night, my day was not in vain
and now I am contented that my life has been worthwhile
knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low
just lend a hand to pick them up as on your way you go
when you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind
i'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind
And when it's time for you to go
from that body to be free
remember you're not going
you're coming here to me
Take Care ~~ Love Jane...x♥x
~~ Friends ~~
A friend is someone true and for real
A friend is someone who means a great deal
A friend won't hurt you
A friend won't lie
A friend will never permanantly say goodbye
A friend is there through the good times and bad
A friend is there to cheer you up when you are sad
A friend is always there with a shoulder to cry on
A friend is always there that you can rely on
So friend if you ever need someone honest and true
JUST REMEMBER I'LL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU
Love Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
♥ Many days have passed now
since I left your world behind
from so far away I watch you
as you hold me dear inside ♥
♥ I know how much you miss me
because I miss you in return
although you know i'm happy
in your eyes the tears still burn ♥
♥ I try to give you comfort
from heaven when I pray
the only wish I have
is that I could take your pain away ♥
♥ Please know how much I love you
that I am always by your side
you see, I have a purpose here
so open your heart wide ♥
♥ I want to watch the good things
that will happen in your life
I can't stand to see you sit there
and repeatedly ask why ♥
♥ There is nothing that you did wrong
and there is nothing you didn't say
I know your thoughts and worries
as I walk with you each day ♥
♥ If you listen closely
you can hear the words I say to you
you see, I still share my secrets
I tell you everything I do ♥
♥ I stay strong because I love you
and because I know the day will come
when we're allowed to be together
we'll walk hand in hand into the sun ♥
Love & BIG (((HUGS))) ~~ Jane...x♥x
Way up in the clouds high above
are beautiful angels full of love
they think of their loved ones every day
and send them peace as they kneel to pray
they say a prayer for those below
who deeply love and miss them so
they vanish all their emptiness and fears
although there is a distance they are by our side
they have seen the emptiness and the tears cried
they are always near and always will be
alive in our hearts today and for eternity
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The hand on the clock keeps moving
and each day turns into night
my life moves on without you
but this I have no choice...
I sit and watch the world go by
a world I no longer want
I wonder what the point can be
without you by my side...
Then as my heart begins to sink
I remember the time that we had
how special each day was to us
filled with fun laughter and hope...
It's at that point I understand
why I am here and you are not
god needed someone special
that's why he called your name...
My life is still yet to come to an end
the reasons are clear to see
I still have a very important job to do
to keep your memory alive...
So many people yet to show
just how special you really are
to teach them what you lived for
and help them on their way...
When at last my duty is done
and we are reunited in love forever
to live in eternal peace and happiness
Thinking of you always ~~ Jane...x♥x
Friends are like flowers in the garden of life
they help you through times of trouble and strife
Theres nothing like friends to make a heart sing
true friends will share with you almost everything
They will not abandon you in times of need
they aren't overcome by envy or greed
Friends are the icing on life's great big cake
real friends will give and allow you to take
I don't know how I would survive without friends
they applaud my beginnings and mourn my sad ends
Tell me, please tell me, what would I do
If I didn't have a garden full of friends like YOU
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Isn't it funny how
some special people
don't even realize that
they're special at all?
They're thoughtful
without even thinking about it
they're always
right there when you call
they share, not expecting
anything in return
yet always seem richer for giving
Isn't it lovely how those special
people can teach us so much
about living
you're one of those special people
THANKYOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND
Love Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
Distance may separate us
but my heart will never let you go
for I carry a part of you with me always
it keeps me going through the day
it brings a smile to my face
and tears to my eyes
it is a part of my dreams that I live for and cherish
that part is my wish, my only one
to see you again soon
I know that wish will someday come true
but for now, I will hold in my heart
the memory of you
~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥ ~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥ ~
I know how much I miss you
I feel an emptiness inside
It shows in everything I do
It's something I can't hide
I simply miss you being there
Life seems dull and flat
Without you nothings quite the same
I can't say more than that
But one day we will meet again
I know that this is true
But everyday until then
I know i'll just be missing you
Love & BIG (((HUGS))) Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
Bailey Irene Santana
Hi i hope you have met Bailey and made good friends with her, she also had a brain tumor like Jordan and she passed away in Jan 07 just before her 9th Birthday.
She now has a site on GTS if you search for Bailey Santana.
Thank you very much, i will be back to light candles later.
Love Claire xxx
~~ A B C Of Friendship ~~
A ~ Accepts you as you are
B ~ Believes in you
C ~ Calls you just to say hi
D ~ Doesn't give up on you
E ~ Envisions the whole of you
F ~ Forgives your mistakes
G ~ Gives unconditionally
H ~ Helps you
I ~ Invites you over
J ~ Just likes to be with you
K ~ Keeps you close at heart
L ~ Loves you for who you are
M ~ Makes a difference in your life
N ~ Never judges you
O ~ Offers support
P ~ Picks you up when you are down
Q ~ Quiets your cries
R ~ Respects you
S ~ Says nice things about you
T ~ Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
U ~ Understands you
V ~ Values you
W ~ Walks beside you
X ~ Xplains things you dont understand
Y ~ Yells when you need to listen
Z ~ Zaps you back to reality
Have a lovely relaxing day ~~ Love Always ~~ Jane...x♥x
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The true friends we meet online
Are a very special kind
They pierce your shields and see
Within the corners of your mind
They're always there whenever you're in need
With their powers to discern
They feel your pain.....They offer hope
And genuine concern
We bare our souls, expose our hearts
And show our inner fears
And then before you know it
The keyboard's stained with tears
And if we could see them through that
Screen then no-one could deny
That to be a TRUE online friend
They too must surely cry
°•.♥.•° °•.♥.•° °•.♥.•° °•.♥.•°
Always in my thoughts ~~ Love Jane...x♥x
A life so full of beauty
A life so full of hope
Taken from my arms
Now nothing left to hold
In my heart there is a hole
Impossible to fill
Still looking for all the answers
And needing all your will
Taken to a place
Too far for me to travel
I would gladly walk a million miles
Barefoot upon the gravel
Just to see your face again
Just to feel your hand
Just to know that you are o.k
And try to understand
The reasons why, I may never know
A lesson today in letting go
I'll take with me the memories
Of a life that was so bright
I will look into the heavens
And see your shining light
Knowing that someday
We will be together again
Taking your love with me
Will keep me strong to the end
Love ~ Hugs ~ Kisses ~~ Jane...x♥x
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