Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christopher James Kenny


In the early hours of Sunday morning my beautiful boy ,Christopher, fell asleep and forgot to wake up. He was an incredible young man who loved life, lived it to the full, had a great thirst for knowledge and a longing for adventure. This was achieved in February when he moved to Canberra to take part in a Graduate Programme with the Dept of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. At the request of his fellow graduates in the programme he will be graduating with them on Friday.

He cheated death many times but on Sunday it was the other way around and his Glycogen Storage Disease won. He faced many adversities with aplomb,a great smile and a wicked sense of humour. Everyone who knew him loved him and to him no-one was a stranger just a new friend to be made.

He will be missed by many, many people and forgotten by none.

Spread your angel wings my beautiful boy and fly! I love you, miss you and forever there will be a Christopher sized hole in my heart.

20 comments:

  1. Dear Liz, my heart, my mother's heart cannot imagine the helplessness that comes with your profound loss. But there is joy and comfort in the priveledge of being the mother of such a dear soul. I thank you for bringing Christopher into this world. His happy demeanor was inspirational. Rest in peace sweet boy.
    Bronwyn xxx ooo

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  2. Christopher was indeed a remarkable young man and a truly good human being. You were so lucky to have him in your life, but he was lucky too. He was born into a very close family where he was loved and valued by you all. I know how much you loved him, Liz and how much you fought for him. I can't imagine how great your sense of loss must be.
    My deepest condolences to you all.

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  3. What can I say my dear friend, just echo the words of Bronwyn and Melody, Christopher was indeed a great and lovely young man, we were privileged to know him, will miss his cheeky grin always. With love and Sympathy to you all. Rosalie

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  4. Liz - what a beautiful post and what a wonderful young man to be blessed with - having in your life, even for such a short time. What a beautiful gesture from his class mates. My heart goes out to you - I know that our children are only lent to us and we have no control over the period, but we want them with us forever and the heartbreak you must be feeling cannot be imagined. Take care and know that we are thinking of you. I won't be able to see a butterfly again without thinking of Christopher. Condolences and many hugs to you and your family. Marg

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  5. I wish there were words to offer you comfort at this tragic time. It is heartbreaking to hear of your loss.
    Condolences to you and your family.
    Will keep you in my thoughts.

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  6. My love and condolences to you and your family at this time... this was a very touching and loving post and Christopher was a wonderful young man...
    With thoughts and Hugz

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  7. Hello Liz,

    All my love and prayers to you and your family on the passing of your son Christoper.
    Bev.xoxo

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  8. I am so sorry for your loss Liz, I am sending you my love and hugs, Fee X

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  9. My deepest condolences. Sending much love x

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  10. My sincerest sympathies. I can only imagine the pain of losing a child. Hugs and prayers to you.

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  11. Deepest sympathies to you and your family! You are in my prayers.

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  12. Liz and family i am so deeply sorry for your heartbreaking loss.He has left you all with beautiful memories of a boy who enjoyed life to the fullest and they will always be yours to carry in your heart forever.
    RIP Christopher.love and prayers sent to his family and friends.xo

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  13. All my sympathy to you and your family. I can't imagine how difficult this is for you.

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  14. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I am very moved by the way you have spoken about your son. Hugs.

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  15. I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family. I can't imagine how you're feeling right now.

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  16. Liz, my heart is breaking for you and your family. No words can make it better. You are all in my prayers. Your beautiful post about Christopher expresses what a wonderful young man you raised and the love you shared.
    Take care with love and hugs,
    Michelle xx

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  17. Liz , my heart felt sympathy to you and your family , ,there really are no words to express the sorrow I feel for you . God Bless you and take care .
    hugs Sheila

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  18. i cannot begin to imagine what you and your family are going through ... my thoughts and prayers are with you ... try not to do too much of anything .. just let the memories envelope you and rest in them ... love and huge hugs ...

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  19. Liz, in my own hurry around this time of year I didn't even see this until you said something. How perfectly awful and I feel terrible about it!! Oh my friend, this is a hard time of year to lose a loved one.
    Many hugs to you..what you are going through right now is so much more than I am going through. I have tears for you. And hugs.

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  20. So sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family. This time of the year will be extra hard for you all to get through, but our lovely memories and photos are a wonderful way of helping us to get through these trying times. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bridget xo

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