Christopher Chaffey memorial
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Christopher Chaffey memorial
Christopher was my first child. I have 3 other children.
Everything was ok until recentley. Im not exactley when.
I know he hadnt been himself over the last year but may we started to become more concerned. After GP visits there was found nothing to be wrong with Chris .July he became a little more ill..fainting and just not feeling too good.
August was a bit quieter for him thought at the end of July he ended up in A and E dept only to come home with,"nothing wrong".Most of Chris s symptons were put down to anxiety.
August saw chris loose weight,,become pale, get tiered easily...
September he became worse and his new Gp made him an appointment with a specialst for early November.
But on the 17th sept a huge lump developed on the side of Chris s neck.After an appointment with the out of hours Gp he was admitted to hospital.Cancer the next day was comfirmed.
Chris died in ICU after draining and biopsies.
20th september..
Chris leaves a huge loss..I miss each day and I know others do too.
xxxxx
Submitted by tricia 2008 on Mon, 24/11/2008 - 07:59.
Comments
My condolences
Submitted by habubrat on Sat, 29/11/2008 - 13:07.
Trish,
Its really shocking to ready the short history you left of Chris' illness. I'm torn between frustration and then of course sadness. I'm so very sorry that this happened. You, Chris and the rest of your family will be in my thoughts for days and months ahead.
Best, Lori
thank u lorix
Submitted by tricia 2008 on Sun, 30/11/2008 - 10:18.
that was so nice n comforting...i have seen u on the chat room,,,,i could put all sorts in the memorial but ppl like yourself are going through cancer n i dont feel some is necessary,,take care n catch on in the chat room..
love
tricia,,n all the best for ur future lorixx
dont be sill
Submitted by Joanne20 on Tue, 09/12/2008 - 23:32.
This is your son's memorial, put on here what ever you want!!
im so sorry for the loss of Chris, I read your blog a few weeks ago, and like the lady earlier, just couldn't believe it.. you, chris and your family have been in my thoughts since then. life is just so unfair..
Joanne xx
Dearest Tricia
Submitted by Debbie on Wed, 10/12/2008 - 18:42.
Your story is truly heartbreaking. Taken at such a young age. You must all be devistated.
Words fail me. May I offer you and your family my deepest condolences . I hope you can draw strength from wonderful memories.
All my love and (((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))
Debbie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sincere condolences
Submitted by babybear on Mon, 15/12/2008 - 15:01.
Tricia
I cannot say any more than everyone else to lose your first born son must be horrific. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard it must be for you and your family. My thoughts are with you for what they are worth. Love and ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) to all of you
Teri xx
Thank you to you all..
Submitted by tricia 2008 on Tue, 16/12/2008 - 08:18.
Thank you to all of you...its comforting to know im in your thoughts..i try to b strong n i think my other children are doing so well to cope..they were all close to chris n he gave everyone a little of his time wen ever they needed it..I get a bad day everyday..understandably eh?but i get VERY bad days too..n they awful to get thru...
my nephew made a memorial for chris ,now ive taken it over....
www.gonetoosoon.org
chaffey
love n best wishes..esp..for the coming new year of 2009 to you all..xxx
triciaxxx(n chris)xx
Christopher
Submitted by Tiamaria on Tue, 16/12/2008 - 09:51.
Tricia,
So Sorry!!!!!
To lose your child must be so devastating, I cant even begin to imagine.
As I always say to you Tricia try to keep strong, and enjoy all the lovely memories you have of your Chris, hold them in your heart and cherish them.
Your always in my thoughts and you know where I am if you need me.
Sue xxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))
Chris
Submitted by Ella Havell on Sat, 20/12/2008 - 08:59.
Bless you Tricia, I really can understand what you are going through, my son is 17 and was diagnosed last week with an inoperable brain tumour on the stem of his brain, they are going to attempt a biopsy on New Years Eve, I am dreading this, we know all the risks and it is terrifying but it is our only hope of treatment.
"Life is so precious" my son said yesterday "and I never knew it" it is heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love Ella XXX
how very sad
Submitted by tricia 2008 on Sun, 28/12/2008 - 10:40.
hi...omg..im really sad for you..n for your son..i have also a 17 year old boy so the pain reflects again..
plz keep us updated when you possibly can..
I will be thinking of you always..
esp new years eve...
love to you n your precious son..
tricia n chris xxxxx
Handsome Lad
Such a sad time for you Tricia, he looks to have been a fine boy. I am sure you must be very proud of him. So sad when someone is taken from us so young and so quickly with no time to adjust to the diagnosis. May he never be forgotten, your special first-born son. I really feel for you and your family. I hope that you can cherish the happy times that you had together. Best wishes, Love Jools x x