It was an ordinary Friday when I lost you Luke
I got up as usual went to work as usual
but I have never had an as usual day since Friday 23rd April 04
You came into my life a ten pound baby with a great push that tore my body
But it was nothing compared to the pain now without you
I look at your sisters and I see you
I look at your nephew Jamie and I see you in him
When will the Fridays stop hurting so much
there have now been 15 Fridays since we lost you Luke
a week tomorrow is your birthday 14th August a day I don't want to see
a day without you here to celibrate reaching 20 years old
The total devastation of not having you anymore is more than I can stand
each Friday it is replayed in my mind
Four Fridays after you went we received the gift of a baby girl
That was a Friday that was somehow a little easier to bear
I asked everyone to be happy for that day, and they were.
Madaline is a beautiful baby and she looks like Jamie who looks like you
She is happy and thriving and she gets so many cuddles all day long
Everyone wants to cuddle her and be touched by her happy little face
Even the lads who are not fond of babies love her too.
Your friends are here for me and your brother and sisters like you knew they would be
your friend Shaun is now trying to be the new Luke but not able to be the way you were how could he
You were unique you were beloved you were Luke my son
fly with the angels visit me for a moment now and then love you forever Luke
Mumxxxxxx
