My grandson's an Angel,

That flew to the earth.

His wings disappeared

At the time of his birth.

One look in his eyes

and I've not been the same,

He's part of me now

And that part has a name.

That part is my heart

And a bond that won't sever,

My grandson's an Angel

I love him forever

Dani and Lizzy - Dancing in the Sky (with Lyrics)

C     is for courageous, so strong and brave

H     is for handsome, and oh how he was

A     is for aching arms that long to hug him

R     is for rocking him tight in my arms

L     is for love, forever from us

I      is for inspiring, his fight goes on

E     is for earning his angel wings

my name is Rhiann i am 7 but nearly 8  Charlie is my cousin and i wanted to help write on Charlie's blog so i wrote Charlie a letter

Over the last 12 months we have all taken part in and organised several fund raising events. Most of us have never had to do any of this before and initially it sounds easy when you say lets raise some money. However we all quickly found out that it is in fact a difficult thing to do. We came up with loads of ideas for events but then when you look at what it all entails it soon became apparent that it takes a lot of time and planning. We emailed and rang so many places and people to see if they could help us. A lot said they would love to but they were already working with other charities. At times it made you feel like giving up but then we would look at pictures of Carrie and Charlie and realise we had to go on. We also had responses from people who were more than happy to help us. It made us feel so proud that strangers wanted to help Charlie. Over the last year we have met and been in touch with so many amazing generous people, people who have donated things for us to raffle, a garage that agreed to fix our car for free so it could be the support car for our sponsored walk, survival gear for our walkers, free transport and so much more. It still amazes me when I look at what people have given that there are such nice people out there, it restores your faith in mankind.

When it was announced what our first big fund raising event was going to be, A non stop sponsored walk from Leeds to Nottingham, I thought I would just be the support driver. Little did I know that over the weeks my mind would decide that I was going to do the walk. I enjoy walking but the thought of walking 66 miles was hard to imagine. I think what kept us all going and determined that we would do it was the thought of the fight Charlie gave to survive. If he could put up such a fight surely we could walk 66 miles.

We are continuing to arrange fund raising events and are lucky to have had some great people who have agreed to take part in events to raise money for us. Now we have become a known charity in Leeds more people are trying and willing to try and help us.

We really have met some amazing and generous people and we hope to continue to meet more. The more people who know about us and want to help us the sooner we will have Charlies Centre up and running.

Charlie has inspired a lot of people to make a change to bereavement services and im sure he is watching over us all cheering us on.

Tonight I have been looking at inspirational words for the blog. Sometimes I find it hard to put down in words what I am feeling, I think these verses say a lot of what I have felt over the last 18 months. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I have and you find comfort in them.



You are my special little boy
my grandson, my first!
And as I look upon your face
my heart just wants to burst!
Because I have so much love for you
waiting deep inside,
And as I hold you in my arms
my love I do not hide.


Twinkle, twinkle little star, up in heaven is where you are, flying high & twinkling bright, my guiding star, my shining light, twinkle, twinkle little star, my perfect angel is what you are.

And like a single drop of rain

That on still waters fall,

His life did ripples make

And touched the lives of all.

He's gone to play with angels

In heaven up above

So keep your special memories

And treasure. them with love

He was so very, very special

And was so from the start

You held him in your arms

But mainly in your heart

With a sweet remembered smile

He'll live on in your heart

Was with you just a while

Although your darling son, My grandchild

God saw you getting tired,

And a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped His arms around you,
And whispered, "Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you pass away
And although we love you dearly
We could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
When He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He only takes the best.

I want to share some photos we have of Charlie with you all. I want to show you how perfect and handsome he is, I want to show you the inspiration that drives us all to make things better for other bereaved families, I want to show you why I am such a proud Nanna.

This is one of the first pictures taken of Charlie.

I love this pic of Charlie holding his mummy's hand

Every time I feel tired or frustrated that things are not going as fast as we would like them to go I look at these pictures and realise that Charlie wouldn't mind how long it takes. His face looking out at me re motivates me and makes me think that however long it takes we will carry on the fight.

Whenever we go out telling people about out charity, or are doing fund raising events, these pictures are what drives me on to make as many people know about us and want to help us.

We have had some amazing support from people from all walks of life and every time we get someone else to help or donate it makes me both excited and emotional. To think that people who have never met us or Charlie want to help us make a difference gives me immense pride in Charlie.