Saturday, May 10, 2014

Our Precious Landen

 
Today, our precious little Landen would have been ten years old.  It seems impossible that he has been gone for almost six years.  Gone from a horrible cancer called neuroblastoma which is so vicious.
 
This darling four year old who loved tacos. 
 
 
The local Taco Bueno that was near the hospital was his favorite place to have tacos from.  However, sometimes he would want them early in the morning.  When I went to see if I could possible get him one, the manager gave me her cell phone number and said anytime he wanted one - just call and she'd have them ready by the time I got there.
 
We met so many amazing people during the fifteen months Landen was ill.  People do very kind things when they see a little one with that bald head.  I am so thankful for all of the people who were so kind to us all during this time.
 
 
He was my little Superhero!!  He always had on Superman, Batman and/or Spiderman pajamas.  He was known for walking down the hall wearing a cape most of the time.
 
 
You can tell by the glint in his eyes that he was all boy.  But, this precious child never once complained about pain - after surgery, chemo treatments, stem cell retrieval and transplant, etc.  He was such an inspiration to everyone he met.
 
So, at this time of the year, I'm always a little sentimental.  On his fourth and last birthday, he wanted his party at the hospital so all of the kids could have cupcakes and ice cream.  That's the kind of heart he had.
 
Blessings and happy birthday greetings to you -
my darling Landen.  JuJu and Poppy miss and love you very much.  Keep everyone lined out up there!
 
Judy
 
 
 

28 comments:

  1. What a precious child he was. My heart goes out to you. xo Laura

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  2. So sweet of a little boy. I am so sorry he isn't here on earth...but he is pain free running in Heaven. Praise the Lord for the comfort of that!

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  3. Hugs and Happy Mother's Day. Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  4. What a wonderful little boy that brought so much love and happiness. Juju you and Poppy will see him again. Many blessings to you Judy. Donna Pike

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    1. Forgot to wish you a happy Mother's Day. Donna

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  5. (((hugs)))
    Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day!

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  6. Look at that little face! What a darling he is! I'm sending you hugs and love. XO

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  7. My thoughts and prayers are with you that you have a Happy Mother's Day. Sometimes I think the little ones are stronger then we are. He was a very wonderful little one to lose at such an early age. Take care. Hugs and Prayers from your Missouri Friend.

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  8. You can tell by that somewhat a precious little boy he was. So heartbreaking but you will see him again. Hugs

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  9. This brings me tears to see his sweet face and to hear of how he shared and died so young. This is a fine memorial post for him.

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  10. Thinking of you and yours, dear Judy, and of Landen, who filled the earth with his joyful spirit in his brief time here. Sending you hugs and love.
    Claudia

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  11. Judy, what Love and inspiration he brought to all who knew him. Sending you hugs!

    Linda

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  12. You have a little angel on your shoulder all the time with little Landen. He's always with you. Hugs to you and John at this emotional time.

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  13. Oh, what a sweet tribute. You made me cry. Taken away way too young.

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  14. Oh, what a sweet tribute. You made me cry. Taken away way too young.

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  15. What a sweet face he had. I know you must miss him very much. A touching post.

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  16. A very touching tribute to your precious little Landen.
    Sending you warm wishes for a Happy Mother's Day, Judy.
    Helen xox

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  17. Judy, such a precious little guy Landen. Love his little face. Not fair he was taken so soon. Happy Mother's Day to you.

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  18. Judy I feel for you. Landen looks like a beautiful full of joy child.
    The four years you had with him are precious and he will be forever in your heart. Reading this and seeing
    that beautiful cute face brought tears, life is so cruel. Sending you loads of hugs.
    Rosezeeta.

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  19. How precious! Wishing you a great Mothers Day!

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  20. Sweet little Landen. What a very special boy! You are such a wonderful Mother, wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  21. Sweet little child..your pain is gone now..the pain of those who love you will end when you meet again..

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  22. I can not imagine how hard it would be to see a grandchild go through that and then loose him. My heart goes out to you.

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  23. I know it always weighs heavily on you, having lost that sweet boy. I know you carry him in your wonderful heart.
    Brenda

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  24. Bless your heart Judy, such a terrible, terrible loss. I am reading a book that said if little ones die early they are taken care of by family members that have passed before us. That gives me comfort to think that a baby or a darling four year old was welcomed into the arms of your Mother. Grandmother or a treasured Aunt, it helps somehow.

    I am so sorry for your loss.
    Meredith

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  25. I sure miss him grandma! He was so perfect!

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  26. What a beautiful little boy...so tragic that he suffered from such a horrible disease and that it cut his precious life too short. I am so sorry for your pain, Judy. God bless you.

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  27. Oh my . . . just meeting you and learning of the sorrow in your life . . . Precious little grandson . . . Loved the glint and spark in his eyes . . .

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