After the weekend...

The last few days has seen such a lot happening that the normal sense of time and place has been rather out of kilter.

The funeral for little Tyler on Saturday was, not unexpectedly, a pretty hard time for everyone there. However, it was a very fitting tribute and celebration of the short span of months we had spent with him, and the joy which he had brought despite his own discomfort. What an example to us all!

Chris & Claire were adament that they wanted to speak at the service. We thought that was a very brave move - especially as neither of them fancy the idea of public speaking. They were amazing both in what they said and how they said it. They spoke with such love and fondness for Tyler and with a maturity and life experience which many folk twice their age have never attained. We were so proud of both of them.

It was so sad to commit Tyler's now-obsolete human body to the ground, but we DO have a very secure hope and confidence that his present heavenly state is so much better than anything we can even imagine from this earthly vantage point. He is in the best possible company and is fully loved and cared for.

Chris & Claire want to be able to show their deeply felt appreciation to Starship Hospital for their wonderful care shown to Tyler during his many weeks there. They would love it if friends, family and supporters were able to help contribute towards a suitable financial gift to pass on to the Starship Foundation. If you'd like to help, please make your donation care of our bank a/c and we'll collate it and forward on to Starship Foundation. Our a/c number is 12-3025-0196883-00 (BWR & JH Bremner - ASB Greenwoods Corner). We need you to reference/tag all gifts 'Tyler', thanks.

As individuals and as the wider family, we are tangibly aware of the wonderful love and support of so many extended in our direction at this time. It is very special, and very important! Thank you all so much.