Life after Death

2012 August 20 - 28

Created by Philip 11 years ago
After he died, we suddenly had so much that we had to do. We had to go to Liverpool to register his birth, where we were actually moved to the front of the queue. We then had to go to Chorley the next day to register his death. The next day we went to the funeral directors to organise Isaacs cremation, which we had decided to have tuesday 28th August, after the bank holiday, to make sure we got everything right and didn't feel rushed. We went to visit Isaac every other day at derian house, where he was kept in a normal looking room, which was then cooled. He looked so peaceful, we could almost imagine he was just sleeping and could see his chest moving. We didn't want him to go. I cut a piece of my hair off and put it in his hand, to go with him. We also gave him a teddy, and Jacob drew a beautiful picture of the family with Isaac as a cloud angel, which we put in the crib as well. There were so many people we knew at the crematorium, but I could not look at any of them as we drove up behind Isaac. He was in an estate car with blacked out rear windows, as his casket was too small for a hearse. We had got six white roses for the top of his white casket, and I carried him into the crematorium for the service. It was all so perfect, we played Aerosmith and Guns and Roses music for his send off, which we feel he would have appreciated. Afterwards, I felt so appreciative towards everyone that had taken time out to support us at the crematorium, words cannot describe. Isaac's death has shown us that there are so many good people in the world, ready to help and support you, and expect nothing in return. I don't think I can ever thank them enough for this. As a family we have to carry on with our lives, get back in to the hum drum every day things. The difference is that every so often something will remind us of Isaac, and we react with a either a smile or a cry. Over time I hope we can remember his life rather than his death, so that we can always give a smile. Isaac was, and always will be very loved, and we miss him with all our hearts, every day.

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