Toby John Booker

Hi Tobs, thank you for keeping the rain away this morning while we had the nursery sports day! Its almost been a whole year without you and me and daddy are still missing you so much. We visit you often in the church yard and its always sunny on your spot x
Keep smiling up there and I hope you are keeping Tony company and having lots of fun, free from pain and discomfort.
All our love,
Mummy and Daddy x x x x x

Mummy (Mummy) July 2, 2008

Hi Toby, thank you for the lovely sunshines lately. Hope you like your stone it is beautiful and just for you. Lots of love as always, keep smiling x x

Mummy (Mummy) June 10, 2008

hi sweetie just thought i would write you another message as im having bit of a 'toby day' where i cant stop thinking about u so insted of getting upset thought id send you a message saying im thinking of you and i love u and miss u very much take care sweetheart xx

Auntie Kelly (Cousin) May 28, 2008

'What Makes a Mother'
by Jennifer Wasik

I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today.
I asked what makes a Mother
And I know I heard him say...

A mother has a baby
This we know is true.
But, God, can you be a mother
when your baby is not with you?

Yes, you can He replied,
With confidence in His voice.
I give many women babies
When they leave is not their choice.

Some I send for a lifetime,
And others just for a day.
And some I send to feel your womb,
But there's no need to stay.

I just don't understand this God,
I want my baby here.
He took a breath and cleared His throat
And then I saw a tear.

I wish I could show you
What your child is doing today.
If you could see your child smile
With other children and say:

'We go to earth to learn our lessons
Of love and life and fear.
My mummy loved me oh so much
I got to come straight here.

I feel so lucky to have a mum
Who has so much love for me.
I learned my lessons very quickly,
My mummy set me free.

I miss my mummy Oh so much,
But I visit every day.
When she goes to sleep
On her pillow is where I lay.

I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek
And I whisper in her ear.
Mummy don't be sad today,
I'm your baby and I'm here.'

So, you see my dear sweet one,
Your children are not blue.
Your babies are here in MY home,
They'll be at Heaven's gate waiting for you.

So now you see what makes a mother,
It's the feeling in your heart.
It's the love you had so much of,
Right from the very start.

Though some on earth may not realize you are a mother,
Until their time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day,
And they'll know you were the best one!

Lisa Tony'S Mummy (Friend) May 20, 2008

Hi Tobs, hope you saw us all yesterday wearing our yellow t-shirts doing the Snowdrop walk. Missing you as always, Mummy x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Mummy (Mummy) May 12, 2008

hi toby hope you saw us all in our yellow tops yesterday . me tyler leah and grandma only did a mile because grandma wasnt very well but we raised lots of money for snow drop and thanks for making it such a nice day for mummy and daddy to walk the 5 mile walk love you lots xxxxxxxx

Auntie Kelly (Cousin) May 12, 2008

hi toby its auntie kelly here just thought id let u know u have a new cousin called leah .tyler is missing u still kisses your photo . keep sending us lots of rainbows sweetheart love u lots xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Auntie Kelly (Cousin) April 10, 2008

The Gift of a child

Gift of a child

I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of mine, he said,
For you to love him while he lives
And mourn for when he’s gone.

It may be six or thirteen years,
Or twenty-two, or three,
But will you, till I call him back
Take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charm to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked this wide world over
In search of teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lane
I’ve decided upon you.

Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain
And hate me when I come to call
To take him home again.

I fancy that I heard them say
‘Dear Lord thy will be done,
For all the joy, this child will bring
The risk of grief, we’ll run.

We’ll shelter him with tenderness
And love him while we may
And for the happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.

And should the angels call for him
Much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the sadness that we feel
And try to understand.

Helen Cox (Someone who knows and cares deeply) April 3, 2008

What a beautiful smile or a beautiful angel. I share your pain of loss and wanted to send you lots of love, support and comfort in your hours of need. I will light a candle for Toby.

Much love
Helen (Tasha's Mum)
xxxxxxxxx

Helen Cox (Someone who knows and cares deeply) April 1, 2008

Hi Toby, wanted to say hi and that we are missing you and thinking of you everyday. Hope the sun is shining up there more than it is down here! Keep on shining and smiling and look after my littlefeet for me. Lots and lots of love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Kate And Ross (Close Friend) February 26, 2008