Brandon we wish we met you  / Patricia &. Jeff Randrianalijafy (Laura & Edward's friends )
Dear Laura
We moved a  lot each other, and we lost touch with you... for many years we were in search  of you and your family,  we always hoped to meet  you some day  in States or in France...
Finally, we find you in memorial site... we've just heard of your terrible loss of your child and all our family , we  hasten  to offer you and all your family  our sincerest sympathies in your great bereavement.
At such a time it seems in vain to express one's feelings because these are altogether too overwhelming...
This world is a valley of sorrows and you can derive some comfort from the fact that your dearest son, Brandon, is happy in Heaven and he 's still remaining in your heart for ever...
You may derive a tiny grain of solace and strebght by knowing that these are your friends all over the world who share your profoundest feelings of sorrow.
Believe me, all of us here are deeply grived.
We keep all your pictures, Brandon is  a so beautiful boy whith a great smile , hope his smile is remaining shining into your life all days long, at every moment of your life...
We join you in prayers to God to give Brandon a beautiful place in Heaven , and tranquility to his parents, his brothers and his family...
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I Lost My Child Today  / Laura Times (Brandon's Mom )
I lost my child today



Written by Netta Wilson, Cara,s mum

I lost my child today.
People came to weep and cry,
as I just sat and stared, dry eyed.
They struggled to find words to say
to try and make the pain go away.
I walked the floor in disbelief,
I lost my child today.

I lost my child last month.
Most of the people went away,
some still call and some still stay.
I wait to wake up from this dream.
"This can't be real," I want to scream.
Yet everything is locked inside.
God help me, I want to die.
I lost my child last month.

I lost my child last year.
Now people who had came, have gone.
I sit and struggle all day long
to bear the pain so deep inside.
And now my friends just question, "Why?"
"Why does this mother not move on?
Just sits and sings the same old song.
Good heavens, it has been so long."
I lost my child last year.

Time has not moved on for me.
The numbness, it has disappeared.
My eyes have now cried many tears.
I see the look upon your face
"You must move on and leave this place."
Yet I am trapped right here in time,
The song's the same, as is the rhyme.
I lost my child....... TODAY.......


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Miss you baby  / Jennifer Smith
Brandon, 4 years ago you left us to be in heaven.  Everyday, I miss your smile.  I ache knowing that you and Jackson were robbed of a lifetime friendship.  You two had the beginning of something very special.  I find some peace knowing you are watching over him, protecting him.  Thank you for that, sweet boy.  I hope you and your Grandpa had a heck of a reunion! I miss you and I love you so much.  Jackson sends his love too.  I hope you are doing everything you ever wanted up there.  All our love. Close

Grandpa's Celebration of Life  / Laura Times (Brandon's Mom )

My Dear Brandon,

Today was Grandpa's Celebration of Life gathering.  Were you both watching from above?  Soon, we will all be gathering together to celebrate your life.  Oh, how I miss you both.  I'm glad that you now have someone with you in heaven that you new on earth.  You and Grandpa please keep looking over all of us.  Sending both of you my love...Mom

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Is Grandpa with You  / Laura Times (Brandon's Mom )

My Dear Brandon,

Grandpa got his wings today.  I can only imagine how happy you both are to be with each other.  I can't wait until I can see you both again.

Sending you both all my love...Mom

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Thinking of You  / Laura Times (Brandon's Mom )

My Dear Brandon,

The anniversary of your BMT will be February 10th.  The memories of how hopeful we all were and how excited you were to be in a new hospital fill my mind.  They are such bitter sweet memories.  I am struggling to keep it together and carry on today.  I so wish we were able to save your life.  Everyone tried so hard, especially you.  You are my brave strong little boy.  How I wish I could be in heaven with you.  We all miss you so.  Sending all my love to you in heave...Mom

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Brave angel  / Gail Wallace (none)
I was so touched by Brandons story and sorry for your loss.  What a handsome and brave angel Brandon's mom and family have.  It is so hard to understand why children are taken so young, only God can answer that.    My deepest sympathy
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Merry Christmas My Sweet Angel  / Laura (Brandon's Mom )
My Dear Brandon,

It was only like yesterday that we were in Hawaii during the Christmas season for your Make-A-Wish.  I remember how happy you were despite how sick you were.  Oh, my dear baby.  How I miss you so.  When we are reunited, I know we will spend eternity in our Hawaii in heaven ( our "Blue Bayou").  Wishing you a Merry Christmas in heaven and sending you all my love...Mom Close

Happy Thanksgiving  / Laura Times (Mom)
My Dear Brandon,

Yet another holiday without you.  I will be paying thinks for the times we shared together.  I remember receiving the news that day before Thanksgiving that stem cell was found for your BMT.  We were so hopeful.  Oh my dear Brandon, how I wish you were here.  I long to hold you in my arms and kiss your soft skin.  When I close my eyes, I can still see your beautiful smile.  Sending you all of my love...Mom Close

Thinking of You  / Laura Times (Mom)
My Dear Brandon,

Wanted to leave a simple not and tell you how much I love you.  I think Grandpa will be joining you soon.  Help him to settle into heaven.  I love you baby......Mom Close

Missing You  / Laura Times (Brandon's Mom )
My Dear Brandon,

You are always on my mind and close to my heart.  I am missing you so much.  I always think about how different life would be with you here.  I love you so much...Mom Close

Miss you!  / Jennifer Smith (Friend)
Thinking of you sweet boy! I love you. Close

I Love You  / Laura Brandon's Mom (Mother)
Dear Brandon, thinking of you on this day as well as all the others.  Wishing you were here with your beautiful smile and your sweetness.  Until we meet again....Love, Mom Close

Happy Mother's Day  / Laura Brandon's Mom (Mom)
Hello My Sweet Son,

Thought about you all day yesterday @ Courageous Kids.  Wondered how we would have spent the day.  Sending you all my love.  Mom Close

How's heaven's angel?  / Claire Boyd (Friend of the Times' family )
It seems like yesterday that dear Brandon and Liam were having one of their long phone conversations.  That sweet voice of Brandon's....  I will always remember that...  "Bye bye!" Brandon's life was too short here on earth.  I can only imagine how he watches over his Mother, Father and brothers each day.  Brandon touched so many lives.  I know he touched the Boyd's family.  Although we don't talk about him as much, we always think of him.  I think of his 7th birthday, right after he died.  The first grade at Holy Spirit went outside and formed a big circle on the playground.  Father Downey came out and we all said a prayer, then sang Happy Birthday to Brandon.  After that every one of Brandon's classmates released a green balloon for Brandon.  (They all decided that green was his favorite color!)  It was quite the celebration.  I'll never understand why sweet, innocent children are called to heaven.  We will find that answer someday.  Dear Laura, what an incredible mother, person, angel YOU are!  Brandon was blessed to have you nurture and love him through his illness.  Justin and Devon continue to receive your love and will always be blessed to have you and Ed.  Always know that Brandon has a permanent spot in my heart - always!  Dear sweet angel above - Brandon. Close

Happy 10th B-Day  / Laura Brandon's Mom (Mom)
My Dear Brandon,

It has been 3 years since I've held you in my arms.  How I long to have you near.  Happy Birthday my beautiful little boy.

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Remembering you and Brandon  / Yolanda Rogers
I have held you in my prayers knowing the gnawing sadness that grips our heart as we relive those dreadful days that led to our children's Homegoing and especially today. One of the sweetest thoughts a grieving mother can have is that someone other than herself actually remembers her child and speaks their name. So I speak the name of Brandon and cry out to our Lord for mercy and grace in this hour of need knowing that Jesus prayed that "those which thou hast given me" be with Him where He was and by that same grace and mercy that is where our beloved children await. Close

Happy St. Patrick Day Brandon and family!  / Dawn, Stepmom Of Alexis Farmer (connected by angels )
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Thank you for sharing Brandon's story  / Diana B.
Thank you so much for visiting ROP and sharing Brandon's story with us.  You are amazing and I am in awe of your courage.  Your son is a beautiful boy and he lives in your testimony and our memories.  I will always remember his big bright smile while he was swimming with the dolphins.   I have a renewed respect for the "Make a Wish" Foundation.  Close

Thank You  / Amanda Moraida
Thank You so much for coming into Terri's class today. Your story encourages me to contribute more to childhood causes. Brandon is a beautiful kid and I enjoyed getting to know him more on this site. Close