| Location | Basingstoke |
| Age | 3 months |
| Cause of Death | Virus |
| Date of Birth | 29/06/2009 |
| Date of Death | 15/10/2009 |
| Visitors | 3,102 since 23/10/2009 |
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Joshua James was born 10 weeks prematurely on 29th June 2009, weighing just 2lb 14oz. The Doctors soon found out he had a Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA) which needed major corrective surgery.
Joshua was just 26 hours old when he had his first operation, but he was a fighter, my little fighter! At four weeks old he needed another operation, an Oesophageal Dilataton. He carried on thriving getting stronger as each day passed, two weeks later he required another dilataton.
At 8 weeks old and weighing 5lb 6oz (Fat Boy!) he was finally discharged home from the NNU! Joshua had been home for just 5 days before he needed more surgery, and then another 1 week after that and 10 days after that.
He was such a beautiful boy, even though he could be stroppy if you didn't do things the way he wanted! He became poorly on the 22nd of September with a cough and a blocked nose. Little did I know that my beautiful baby boy would die 3 weeks later in PICU!
He spent most of his life in hospital attached to machines but that never stopped him being bright and chatting to everyone, he was always smiling away! He was transfered to PICU and died 4 days later. It had nothing to do with his TOF and OA but Viral Encephalitis from the cough/cold!
I will never forget his beautiful little face and the way he looked at me and smiled everyday. Mummy loves you ever so much Bubba J and I'll keep loving you until I'm with you once again, but until then Pops will look after you. So don't be sad you'll never be alone. I love you more today than yesterday, but less today than tomorrow.
I'll be with you soon my beautiful baby I love and miss you more than words can describe. I had the best 15 weeks and 4 days of my life! xxxx
Happy 2nd Angel Day ♥
Happy second Angel day beautiful, did you read your messages? We sent up two lanterns with lots of messages for you. Mummy, your baby brother Oliver, Auntie Char, Uncle Jon, Auntie Soph, Winnie, cousins Stacey, Chloe, Maisie and baby Kieran were all there too. I can't believe it's been two whole years already, it stills feels like yesterday. I love you so much Joshua, I will never forget you darling. Nanny Shell sends you big kisses too! I love and miss you so very much. I hope you're still being a good boy, I know you're watching over us making sure we're safe. Sleep tight beautiful boy. Lots of Love, Mummy and Oliver Joshua xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Birthday Boy xx
Today would have been your 2nd birthday so we celebrated :-)
We all went to a beautiful sandy beach (as on your first birthday) and took special birthday balloons for you, we played games, had a picnic and thought of you. We released your balloons and took photos as they flew away up into the blue sky to be with you. Little angel we miss you so much. Love you always. Winnie xx
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hey little man
missing u always, my thought were with ur mummy 2day, hope ur bein a gd boy
Much love always
Auntie Emma and Uncle Kei xxxx
He Was Special - by Jessica Browne
I have been asked to ensure that I name the author of any poems written here so would like to notify all readers that the verse used at Joshua's Special Service was written by Jessica Browne but suggested and recited during the service by the Rev. Ann Long, whom I thanked in the previous tribute.
Happy 1st Birthday baby.♥
A year ago today I met you for the first time. I fell head over heels in love. As each day passed I grew to love you more and more. I didn't know what love was until I met you. I love you so much Joshua, you will be forever in mummy's heart. I wish you were here today to celebrate your first birthday with mummy and Winnie. Make sure you catch your balloons! iloveyou+imissyou.♥
In a baby castle, just beyond your eye,
Your baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy.
Who are you to wish him back into this world of strife,
No, play on your baby, they'll have eternal life.
At night when all is silent and sleep forsakes your eyes,
You'll hear their tiny footsteps come running to your side
Their little hands caress you so tenderly and sweet,
You'll breathe a prayer and close your eyes and embrace them in your sleep.
Now you have a treasure that you rate above all others
You have known true glory,
You are still their mother.
A Birthday In Heaven - by Kris Smith
I heard you crying yesterday,
And felt your heart-sent love.
So I’m sending you this message
Now, from Heaven up above.
You’re wondering if I’ll celebrate
My Birthday (way up here).
I know you’re missing me today
I feel your essence near.
God planned a special day for me,
He told me with a wink.
He’d ordered me a special cake
(It’s Angel food, I think).
Balloons will fill the streets for me,
They float up through the clouds.
And we have lots of friends up here
That make us laugh out loud.
There is a Birthday carousel,
Jewelled horses ride the wind,
With music playing, oh so sweet…
The magic never ends.
I’ve made so many friends, you see
We laugh and play and sing.
We ride our bikes and play jump rope
And sleep in Angel’s wings.
We’ll have our cake and ice cream
And open gifts - SURPRISE!
But we don’t blow out our candles here
Instead, they light the skies.
With love from your little Angel XX
Most people walk in and out of your life.
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But only loved ones leave footprints in your heart.
Sending lots of love from Charlies Mummy xxx
My Precious Grandson
I have a tiny grandson
Who means the world to me
He's living with the Angels now
And is special as can be.
And even though he's way up there
Playing in the clouds
He's still my precious grandson
And I am so very proud.
I know I can not hold him
Or bounce him on my knee
But only have to close my eyes
His little face to see.
I never will stop missing him
And wishing he were here
But sometimes I feel, indeed I know
That he is very near.
So play happily my precious Angel
I love you so and always will,
And you will never be forgotten
I am your Winnie still xx
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