| Location | Ellesmere Port |
| Age | 3 years |
| Cause of Death | Genetic Condition |
| Date of Birth | 28/09/2005 |
| Date of Death | 07/10/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,345 since 09/11/2008 |
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Mckenzie was just 3 years old when the angels took him to play he was the most beautiful brave
special little boy in the world, he was my life everything i did was for Mckenzie.
Mckenzie was 5 weeks early when he was born as soon as i gave birth to him i knew somthing was wrong
he was a nasty blue colour the midwife played it down but i knew, he then stopped breathing alarms
rang and all of a sudden my son was taken to the special baby unit.
As soon as we could myself and my husband Ian rushed to our baby we were told his lungs were a bit
wet and he needed oxygen to help him, Mckenzie was 6lb 5oz at birth so we wasn't tiny he grew
stronger by the day but started having Apnoeas which meant he would just stop breathing the staff
told me this was normal for babys who was born early and it would stop soon.
We took Mckenzie home when he was 19 days old finally are family were all together his brothers were
so happy we all were, Mckenzie used to go blue alot and make strange sounds this was worring but
doctors said it was fine.
When Mckenzie was 6 weeks old I was sitting with him having cuddles when i looked down he was blue
and not breathing i stood up and ran outside with him as i thought the cold air would make him
breath it didn't i came back in and told Ian to phone for an ambulance i started to blow into by
little boys mouth minutes seemed like hours but after 3 minutes by son took a breath my mum was
called to take my other sons when she came in she couldn't look at Mckenzie i told her he was ok he
was breathing, the ambulance came and took us to hospital.
On the way there it sunk in what i had to do to my own son it was so scary what if that happened
again all of these what if's were going around in my head.
The doctors did all types of tests but there was no reason for him to stop breathing, i was given an
apnoea alarm which would sound when Mckenzie was not breathing what a god send this was as he would
stop breathing up to 40 times a day. He then became oxygen dependant.
This carried on, then i woke up when Mckenzie was just under 5 months old he was fitting in the cot
beside me we took him to hospital again he fitted for 65 mins. Doctors started him on medication to
help but nothing helped we were living our life on a knife edge because now we had to not only deal
with his apnoeas we had to deal with the seizures aswell, as the time went on he was havng between
30-40 seizures a day plus his 40+ apnoeas.
We where told when Mckenzie was 8 months old that he had a Neuro Metabolic degenerative disorder
they didn't have a name for it as there were no other children ever known to have this, but what
they know was they couldn't treat him they didn't expect him to live to his 1st birthday but my big
brave boy did.
Everything was a battle for us all Mckenzie always struggled to feed and was very sicky so a tube
was put in his tummy to help with the feeding, Mckenzie had alot of operations to try to make his
life as comfortable as possible.
His health got worse just before his 3rd birthday we were told that Mckenzie could pass away at any
time, one of the hardest things i had to do was listen to the doctors and take it in, but i think i
knew deep down that he was getting worse he was having episodes of stopping beathing for over 30
minutes at a time it was part of my daily routeen to use a bag and mask to get him breathing again.
Then i had to try to explain to Mckenzies brothers that one day they will have to say good bye to
there little brother i wanted to be honest with Billy and Lloyd and not lie to them, but on the
other hand how was they going to understand when i didn't understand myself, Billy 8 years old
understood more than 5 year old Lloyd, Lloyd asked could we have another baby this time not a poorly
one this hurt so much myself and Ian tried our best to answer the questions our sons were asking
this broke my heart. No one should have to do that no parent should have to go through that.
I know we don't live forever but i was excepting my little guy to live for a lot longer than he did.
On his birthday he stopped breathing for 55 mins just as his party was starting we managed to get
him breathing again but i knew that in his own way this was my warning from him to tell me to take
him to Claire house childrens hospice as i didn't want him to pass away at home with his 2 big
brothers Billy & Lloyd there i didn't want them to be scared every time they walked into his room.
I took him to Claire house later that day we filled his room full of his birthday stuff, nurses
didn't think he would last the night but my boy did he battled on for 9 days he passed away in my
arms i told him all the things i wanted him to know, i told him how much he will always mean to me
and that i will never ever stop loving him, he stayed in Claire house till the day of his funeral,
the day before his funeral i washed and dressed my special boy i dressed him in his new clothes
which i brought him for his birthday he looked so perfect as he always did, i made sure his hair was
just right because everyone that came to see him always felt the need to touch it and mess it up, i
then laid him in his special twinkle twinkle casket with all his things i had put in to keep him
company. This was really hard for me to do but i was the first person to hold and kiss Mckenzie and
i wanted to be the last.
Two white horses took him on his final journey it was beautiful i wanted my little guy to have the
best send off possible and he did.
Mckenzie touched alot of peoples hearts, i know he couldn't do all the things we take for granted
like walk and talk but he was the most amazing little boy you could ever wish to meet and i was
proud to have had the chance to be his mummy.
I love Mckenzie so much and i always will, life without him is really hard i miss him that much it
hurts, knowing that i can't see that smile that was worth a million xxx
Its been over 9 months now since Mckenzie went to play with the angels my days are just so different
now, Bill and Lloyd seem to be coping well they are amazing boys, we talk about our special brave
boy every single day and i visit the cemetery every day to have a little chat with my boy.
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I miss you so much Mckenzie mummy will never forget you, you hold a very special piece of my heart
that piece nobody will ever be able to fill, love always and forever Mummy XxXxX
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TRIBUTE FOR 19-11-09
♥*•♥ One Gift♥*•♥
One gift, above all others
God gives to us to treasure
One that knows no time, no place
And one gold cannot measure
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The precious, poignant tender gift
Of Memory...that will keep
Of dear ones ever in our hearts
Although God gives them sleep
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It brings back long remembered things
A song, a word, a smile
And the world's a better place
...because
We had them for awhile!
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TRIBUTE FOR 20-11-09
The pain we feel inside today
Is the pain we try to hide,
For no one will ever know
The tears i cry inside.
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It seems like only yesterday
The wound is still so sore.
For every hour of every day
We miss you more and more
For you are someone special
And think the world of you.
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TRIBUTE FOR 21-11-09
Missing You
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I just can't believe it
The sun still sets and rises.
The moon and stars still shine.
The flowers still bloom,
The birds still sing.
I expected a change in everything...
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I just can't believe it.
It still gets dark and light.
The ocean still has waves,
The rain still rains,
The wind still blows.
Is it because they do not know?
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I just can't believe it.
I thought the world would stop,
When in the house I found
An empty chair,
A missing smile.
I thought it would stop
For just a while.
I just can't believe it....
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TRIBUTE FOR 22-11-09
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You gave us love
And lots more,
We have so much
To thank you for,
Silent thoughts,
Memories deep,
Locked in our hearts
For ever to keep.
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I wish you all a very peaceful weekend my friend
With love as always Linda.xxx
♥ `*•.� 13th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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Sweetdreams XxX
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Having problems with my computer, so leaving big hugs incase I can`t get on for a few days, love Christine xxx
`*•.� 10th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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Love Shines Through
Like a shadow in the moonlight
Like the whisper of the seas
Like the echoes of a melody
Just beyond our reach
In the shadow of our sorrow
Past the whisper of goodbye
Love shines through eternity
A heartbeat from our eye
By : Catherine Turner
♥ `*•.� 11th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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TIME WILL EASE THE HURT
by Bruce B. Wilmer
The sadness of the present days
Is locked and set in time,
And meaning to the future
Is a slow and painful climb.
But all the feelings that are now
So vivid and so real
Can't hold their fresh intensity
As time begins to heal.
No wound so deep will ever go
Entirely away;
Yet every hurt becomes
A little less from day to day.
Nothing can erase the painful
Imprints on your mind;
But there are softer memories
That time will let you find.
Though your heart won't let the sadness
Simply slide away,
The echoes will diminish
Even though the memories stay.
♥ `*•.� 12th NOVEMBER 2009 ♥ `*•.�
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Memories ?
Memories fill the empty space
Where you used to lie
Tears flood my eyes
As I see your face
Your smile
I hear your voice
The humour
I smile...
God Bless You Beautiful Angel
With me all the while
My memories
Take me straight to you
Bridge time and space
Uniting us forever
In an unbroken embrace
Have A Lovely Week My Friends.
With Love Always Linda.xxx
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★ In heaven above.
I've just popped on your memorial..
To send you some love..
For a special Angel..
In heaven above
You are greatly missed..
By your family below
Why God took your hand..
They will never know.
You were loved so much..
And nobody could compare
For you are a their special Angel..
In heaven up there.
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copyright ~ Jackie Thomas 30/07/09.
⊱♥⊰ ANGEL WINGS YOU WEAR... ⊱♥⊰~
The day you left broke our hearts
and the tears fell like rain,
but knowing that you now have wings
helps to ease the pain.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
We know now when the snow falls
it is Angel dust from you
and when we see a shooting star
our Angel just passed through.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
The rain drops do not make us sad
for they are not tears,
but sprinkles of love falling down,
our Angel again is near.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
The winter cold has even changed,
Jack Frost no longer exists,
it's now a visit from our Angel
and he's left a special gift.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
You also visit in the night,
your wings flutter with grace,
we know now when we awaken
that an Angel has kissed our face.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
When the days are warm and bright
and the sun shines from above,
we feel the warmth wrap around us,
you've given an Angel hug.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
You are with us at all times,
every day and night,
you try to end the pain we have
and the tears that we still cry.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
Though Heaven is your home now
and Angel wings you wear,
you stay close to those you love,
until they join you there.
⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰
Written by: Dolly Lee
Have a good weekend, love Christine xxx
♥ ღ ♥If we could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true~ We would ask with all our heart for yesterday and you ♥ ღ ♥
Jude Swaddle Yesterday evening
TRIBUTE FOR THURSDAY 5.11.09
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The size of sadness
Can you measure our pain?
It reaches the stars and back again
Can you count our tears?
They are as many as winter rain
Can you weigh our emptiness?
The world and more would come to less
With no hope of sun tomorrow
That's how we see our sorrow
Add all together -The size of sadness
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TRIBUTE FOR FRIDAY 6.11.09.
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Having you not with me
Hurts more and more each day
Although I feel a closeness
In a very special way
Even as I go to sleep
Every thought is of you
And I never thought i'd miss you
In quite the way I do
So i'm hoping that these words
May some how let you know
That you're in my heart forever
And i'll always love you so
The one and only thing
That helps me with the pain
Is dreaming of the time
When I will see you once again...
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TRIBUTE FOR SATURDAY 07.1109
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My love is with you
Oh What can I say?
My heart is empty without you each and every day.
The Angel wings you wear must be so grand,
if only I could reach out and touch your hand,
maybe then we could say goodbye,
which would help dry the tears that I cry
Now I know that’s impossible for us to do,
so let’s make a deal just you and me.
When I look to the stars at night,
you look for me with all your might,
when you see me just shine real bright,
together we can send our love
and say Good Night.
I would like to wish you all a very good weekend and God Bless all our Angels and all our BRAVE HERO'S who have Lost Their Lives.
With love as always Linda.xxx
god bless
Most people walk in and out of your life.
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But only Loved one's leave footprints
in your heart...x♥x
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*+*NIGHT NIGHT*+*SWEET ANGEL*+McKENZIE*
*+*JUST+* ++ *.+*SPRINKLING*++.*+ . ** +*.*++*YOUR*+*PAGE+* + **+.*WITH.*.* +.SOME.*+* +*LOVE..*+ *SWEET DREAMS*+*GOD BLESS LOVE CHRISTINE XXX
Sent With Lots Of Love
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Good night sweet Angel..
The one that we miss
Just you snuggle down..
As I blow you a kiss
Sweet dreams special one..
Who we adore
We love you as much now..
As we did before
God Bless precious Angel..
I shall say night night
Now you rest your wings..
And cuddle up tight
copyright� Jackie Thomas 01/08/09
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