O/T RIP My Darling Grandson

[macstheman]

I have not posted much recently due to a family tragedy and I apologise if this is an inappropriate thread on this forum.
My 5 year old grandson yesterday finally succumbed after an 18 month fight against a terminal brain tumour. He was our only grandchild and we are all utterly devastated especially my daughter and her partner.
I shan't post for a while but wish you all and the Rams all the best over the coming weeks.

[Geoff Parkstone]

I can think of no words, Mac. My thoughts are with you and your family in this time of desolation.

[ramAnag]

There are no words. Can only echo GP’s sentiments. No one deserves such sadness and you seem like a lovely man. Genuinely saddened and as GP says, I’m sure all our thoughts are with you and your family.

[Ramshank72]

My sincere condolences to you and your family Mac.

[SithHappens]

As others have said no words, my thoughts are with you and family.

[MadAmster]

I echo all the sentiments above. My sincere condolences to you and yours. RIP little one.

[Andy_Faber]

Condolences Mac

[swaledale]

My condolences to you and your family.

[Trickytreesreds]

So sorry chap-

I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms 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 the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.

[macstheman]

Many thanks to you all for your kind messages.
They are very much appreciated.