Coming soon...

Hi lovely people following Willie's  journey with us. The last few posts have hopefully given you a sense of who Willie was, his complicated brain tumour, his family and some of the many friends that joined him and who's hearts were captured by this incredibly happy (mostly!) little boy.

If his bravery and determination to live a relatively happy life has not yet inspired you to smile whatever life deals you, then fasten your seat belts as I'm going to embark on what I remember as a poignant enlightening few months...from when Willies parents were told by the consultants that there was no more they could do for this young man. I remember hearing the words.."He will just fade away".

'Fade away?' What? How do people 'fade away'. It was August 2007.

Zoe his mum was determined that Willie would never be aware of what was in store. She cheerfully continued to deliver a daily menu of fun activities, a life embracing love and laughter all the way within the limits of his condition. Willie on the other hand evidently knew in his heart that his time on earth was limited...and thus begins this incredible young soul's 'journey of faith' that taught me so much - including how to pray simply and beautifully.

Willie Foster-Horton it is a privilege to finally share your incredible relationship with Jesus..as you waited for 'your wings to fly to Heaven'. For any of you who fear passing from this life to the next, if you have lost a child, or a loved one, if you know someone who is sadly 'terminal'....may this brave boys heart and strong desire to spend an eternity with God in Heaven give you a sense of comfort. It is for this reason I believe his story should be shared. I have meant to tell this incredibly moving tale for so long...it would be criminal not to.

To live 8 years all but 2 weeks....there has to be a purpose...his mum agreed with that to, although Zoe does not have the same Faith she believes in Willies Faith, as the evidence was overwhelming.

I'm hoping to have the opportunity to 'blog,blog,blog over the next few days as I've got a few days off
Work, and hoping for a few 'cafe slots' whilst the boys enjoy boys stuff!

So many people were with us on the 'final countdown' - it was an incredibly Blessed time. I hope you will be truly Blessed as you journey with them and Willie through these next few blogs...

I pray that I will do this young man the justice he deserves and you will understand just what a brave little soldier my 'little best buddy' was.