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Monday, November 30, 2009
Two Years - We love and Miss You Sweet Boy!!
 Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Hello everyone!! It has been a while since I posted an update
and I hope this finds everyone doing well and enjoying the holiday season. Two years ago, November 29 at
6 pm, our precious little Beau went home to be with the Lord. In some ways, it seems like yesterday and
in other ways an eternity. We miss him so much and we love him more with each passing day.
He is forever in our hearts and on our minds. We talk about him all the time and remember all the
fun things we did with him. Aunt Nay (my sister) and I talked about him the other day. We
both believe that just as Beau’s Bible scripture above says God had a plan for his life. God sent
Beau to Jennifer and Parham to serve this world as His little missionary. Now, you might say, what can
a little 17 month old boy do to serve God? Well, all you have to do is look at his life and all the peoples’
lives that he touched during those 12 months he was sick and how thru Beau’s Buddies and this website he continues to
touch the lives of so many. He was a very special little boy. I want to share with you
some of the things I wrote in his update that night after Beau went home to heaven and again the next day.
Thursday,
November 29 - While we are sad that our little warrior is gone we rejoice knowing that he is now with Jesus in heaven.
Over this past year Beau has shown us all what strength, courage and determination is. He has touched so many people
and their lives will never be the same. Yesterday and today, there has been a steady stream of doctors, nurses, respiratory
therapists, caregivers, housekeepers, friends and family coming to see Beau, Jennifer and Parham. His doctors,
one of his residents and three of his nurses stayed with him all afternoon making sure he was comfortable until his angels
took him home to be with Jesus. Mommy and daddy had their special time with him and then they let Kayla have her
time with him to tell him goodbye. For the next few hours his family and friends surrounded him with love and said
their goodbyes. Beau is at peace now. He is running and playing in heaven and we'll see him again one day. Beau
had a very special day today. As you read in my early update he had a special visit from fireman Jake and his
buddies. Fireman Jake came back later and brought Beau his own fireman's hat. Not a play hat a REAL fireman's
hat with his name on it. So not only is Beau God's newest angel his is an honorary fireman. I told fireman Jake how
much all he had done had meant to Beau and his family and he told me Beau had greatly impacted his life - forever.
All day today I kept hearing this same thing, "Beau has made such a difference in my life". The Childlife
staff gave him a Christmas party today. Santa made a special trip to see Beau and read him "Twas the Night Before
Christmas" They had a Christmas tree and lots of special elfs were there to help. Beau received so many nice
Christmas gifts and he even let momma and daddy open them for him. He would say daddy open that or momma that one. Of
course, once they were all open he had to have them all in the wagon with him. He wanted to ride so he and daddy took
a few trips around the nurses’ station and headed back to his room. Beau had the most perfect day today.
A day filled with wonderful memories. He had his hero come riding up on the hooker and ladder truck - right up to
his window on the 2nd floor and they waved at each other. Then Santa came, read him a story and we got to
have Christmas with him. He had spent the day before and today with his family saying his goodbyes and now he was ready
to go home with Jesus. He spent the next few hours with his momma and daddy then his angels took him home.
What a blessing today has been!! There are no words to express how I feel right now. We all loved him so very much and
he will forever be with us in our hearts and the wonderful memories that we have. Friday, November 30 A
long time friend, Emily Rouse, came to see us at the hospital yesterday right after Beau's Christmas party. She
and her husband wake every morning to the music of a Christian radio station and normally turn it off and get
up. But, yesterday morning for some reason her husband didn't turn it off. Emily spent her time in prayer and
went back into the bed room and she heard a pastor talking about the 23rd Psalm (this was read at Beau's baptism ceremony)
so she sat down and listened. He was talking about how a good Sheppard will place the little lamb on his shoulders
and carry him out of the thickets back to a safe place before he puts him down. She said a vision came to her - a vision
so clear and real that she could see every detail. She saw Jesus carrying Beau on his shoulders (like a daddy
would carry his son) and he was walking him through these troubles and when they came to the end there was the most beautiful
green grass and a playground and Beau got down and ran to play. It was so real and vivid to her. She prayed about
coming to tell us and prayed that she would see Grammy or Ma if God meant for her to tell us what she saw. As soon as
she arrived on 2 West there was Ma and Grammy. She knew she was meant to come tell us the story. She told Ma and
me the story and then Jennifer came out of the playroom and she repeated it to her. Jennifer was so glad she came and
it helped her to know that Jesus was carrying him through this time and what Beau would see and do when they arrived
at the end. Little did we know what the remainder of the day would hold but God knew and he sent Emily to give
Jennifer this message so Jennifer would know that even as she heard the story Jesus was carrying Beau. She would
also know that when the journey was over Beau would be at the most beautiful playground and he would be playing
and having fun. We hadn't see Emily in the longest time. Why did God choose her? Only God knows that.
Emily has prayed for Beau from day one. She told us she felt like she had helped raised Beau. She told the story so
eloquently and with such passion and it helped Jennifer and I think after the next few days are over and Jennifer has
time to reflect back she will realize God had a plan that day. Every moment from the time the clock went off in
Emily's bedroom that morning until she told the story to Jennifer was planned by God. He knew what that day
held and he knew Jennifer needed to hear this message Our God is an awesome God. We may not
always understand His ways or His plans for our lives but we do know God loves each and every one us. He is always there for
us and He never lets us down. God knew when he sent Beau here on June 19, 2005 that He was going to take him back home with
Him on November 29, 2007. God also knew back then that He would bless Jennifer and Parham with two precious
little boys in 2010. Beau will be their big brother watching over them from Heaven – their guardian
angel. We love you sweet Beau!! As Kayla say, you are always right here with me in my
heart!!God Bless!!
Love, Grammy
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Boys - Double Blessings  Good afternoon all!! I hope you all had a wonderful summer and have gotten back into the routine of school
and work. Beau’s family has wonderful news to share with you today. Jennifer went
in for her ultrasound last Thursday and they are having boys - two precious little boys. Needless to say, they were ecstatic
we all were. Miller Parham and Mattox Lee are growing and are right on schedule with their growth.
Of course, there were many phone calls and text messages sent out last Thursday. I called my niece
and she said “I bet Parham is on the way to buy them hunting licenses”. Actually, Grandpa Hodgie
(Parham’s stepdad) went out and bought Beau his hunting license when he was born. I guess Grandpa
Hodgie will have to go buy two hunting licenses this time. Jennifer was so excited. As she said, she already
knows what to do with boys and if she needs a girl she can borrow Kayla. They are well prepared for boys.
They have so many toys for boys – all kinds of vehicles they can drive and ride on. Kayla
said Beau told God to send them boys. I know he is one proud big brother. You’ve
heard me talk about Beau’s cousin – Big David. He was so excited when Beau came along then
so devastated when Beau went home to be with Jesus. My sister called and texted him last Thursday to give
him the big news. He’s a freshman at Carolina and is on the football team. As
Rene was sending him the text about the twins, he was finding out he was on the traveling team and would be able to take the
“old Well Walk” with the team on Saturday before the game. He called Rene and said, “mom,
this has been the best afternoon ever – I have just found out I have 2 more boy cousins coming so that make 3 new boy
cousins and I made the traveling team. This is the best day ever”. God continues
to bless our family. Beau is with us each and every day. He is always in our thoughts and we remember fondly
all the wonderful times we had with him. He is with Jennifer and Parham as they prepare for the twins.
I know he will be watching over his little brothers – be that angel keeping them safe – as Kayla says.
We will tell Miller and Mattox stories about Beau and show them pictures of him and all the fun things we did with
him. Beau is with Kayla each day at school – according to Kayla. You can hear
her laughing sometimes and when you ask her what is so funny she will say Beau is tickling me. I believe
he is. David believes Beau is with him each day as he goes to class and when he suits up and heads out
on the practice field each day. Beau was with him on the “old Well Walk” and he was with David as he ran thru
that tunnel and onto the field for the first time this past Saturday at Carolina. Beau was and continues
to be David’s’ inspiration. Everything he does he does for Beau because as he said Beau won’t be here to
experience going to college and playing football so I’m doing it for both of us. Beau will forever
be with us. We love him beyond words and we continue to see God using him daily to touch the lives of so many.
Beau taught us all so much about love, about strength and courage, about determination. He taught
us about laughter, happiness, giving and sharing. Beau taught us to never back down but to face life head
on with strength, courage, faith, trust and determination. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens
me. Philippians 4:6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell
God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. The picture today is of a painting that my sister, her husband and daughter
had painted for David for his graduation. It’s titled “Never Back Down”.
It’s a tribute to Beau and David. God Bless!! Love Grammy
Monday, August 10, 2009
Good News  Good afternoon everyone! I’m so sorry it has been so long since my last update. This
has been a busy summer for Grammy. Family things have kept me busy and on the go. I
come to you today with a heart bursting with happiness and joy. Many of you already know this but for those
of you that don’t, Jennifer is expecting TWINS. Yes, Twins. God took Beau home
to be with Him and now he is blessing them with twins. Needless to say, the family is happy beyond words.
Jennifer is 15 weeks tomorrow. She had her doctor’s appointment and everything is great.
I think she said the babies measured 14 weeks and a few days. On her next visit in 3 weeks
we will find out what they are and if they are identical. My sister, Aunt Rene or Nay as we call her and
Pastor Gene (their pastor) had been praying for twins ever since Beau went home with Jesus. Grammy prayed
that prayer more than once and I know there were others that were praying for twins as well. God heard
all these prayers. I had told Jennifer what Aunt Nay said and she told me once she felt different this
time so I believe Jennifer felt like it was twins. When she had her first ultrasound and they said it was
twins the girl performing the ultrasound asked Parham if he was ok. He said, “I’m a little
woozy!” What a wonderful surprise it was for them. When Pastor Gene got ready
to announce it to the church he told them, “I have good news for you but first let me tell you if you ask me to pray
for you be sure you really want what you are asking for!” Jennifer has done well – she’s
had some morning/all day sickness at times but she figured out if she eats on a regular schedule and doesn’t let her
tummy get too empty she is ok. She is still working at least for now. I know Beau is
rejoicing in heaven and Kayla believes Beau asked God to give his mommy and daddy two babies. Aunt Nay
said it will be a girl and a boy but I guess we’ll just have to wait 3 more weeks to see. Kayla
is going to be very busy come January. Her mommy (Julie - my youngest daughter) is expecting as well.
We will find out what she is having tomorrow. Jennifer and Julie’s due dates are 3 weeks apart
but most likely Jennifer will go early (they plan to do a C section) so they could both end up in the hospital at the same
time. We’ve told Kayla she will have to be a big sister to all three of them. She
is ready to take on that roll. She said, “Grammy I will help you change diapers but I’m NOT
gonna change no poopy diaper.” Then she said, “Grammy did you know that boys will pee on you
when you change their diaper?” Kayla is anxious to see if the twins look like Beau. She
misses him so much and talks about him constantly. The twins will learn all about their big brother from
the stories Kayla will tell them. Kayla will make sure of that. She may be almost 6
yr. older than the twins but she will love them as much as she did Beau and she is looking forward to being their big sister
too. Needless to say, Grammy will be very busy come January but I am so looking forward
to seeing and holding three precious new babies. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good
of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. It’s been almost 2 yr since Beau left us. It was difficult
at times to understand why this all happened but we continued to have faith in and trusted God. Jennifer
and Parham worked for the Lord and others during the last 2 yr. all the while remaining faithful to God and His promises.
God knew when he called Beau home He would be giving them the twins one day. Jennifer and Parham
love Beau more with each passing day and he will always be their first – their oldest child. And,
they will tell the twins all about their big brother and how mightily God used him to touch the lives of thousands of people
all over the world. And, the twins will grow to love their big brother. Jennifer and
Parham (and our family) thanks God everyday for the blessing of these two precious little ones. God is
good all the time – all the time God is God. The pictures today are some of the 1st ones they took of Beau.
Blessings!! Love, Grammy
Friday, June 19, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR SWEET BEAU  Hello everyone!! Hope all is well with you and yours and you are enjoying these hot lazy days of summer. Today
is a very special day in the hearts of all those that love Beau – it’s his birthday. He would
have been 4 yrs. old this today. As I sit here thinking about him, it’s hard to believe that 4 yrs.
have come and gone since we all rushed to the hospital and waited anxiously for that precious little boy to finally arrive.
That little bundle of joy - Beau. Beau, the little boy with the huge blue eyes and an infectious
smile. Beau, who loved his momma and daddy so much. Beau, Kayla’s cousin, best
friend and “little brudder”. Grammy’s “Beau Diddley” and momma’s “pumkin”.
Beau loved to ride with Grand-dad in his golf cart and go riding on his boat. He loved to hit golf
balls with his dada and he loved to feed the birds at Ma and Hodgie’s house. He loved to ride with dadda in his big
truck and go looking for deer and hunting for the dogs when they decided to go running wild. He loved going
to “Wally World” with momma, Kayla and Grammy and he wouldn’t let you leave if there was something he wanted
to buy. He loved to go to Logans and sit in the big corner booth with momma, Kayla, Auntie Julie and Grammy.
He and Kayla would eat nuggets and fries and make a mess and he charmed everyone that was sitting close to us.
He grew to love fire trucks, a red fireman’s hat and especially fireman Jake. He loved his
little red wagon. Beau loved so many people and was loved by so many people. Beau was
loved by his family, by his friends, by his doctors, nurses and caregivers, by people he never met but learned of him through
friends/family and this website. Beau touched the hearts of thousands of people all over the world and
even today he continues to touch the lives of so many people. God had a plan for Beau’s life. Jeremiah 29:11 I
know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Little
did we know that June night four years ago what God’s plan was for Beau’s life. And, while we still may not understand
that plan and while we wish that Beau was still here with us, we know there was a purpose behind God’s plan.
I believe that Beau was God’s little missionary, his little angel sent here to minister to and touch the lives
of all he came in contact with. Beau lives on in our hearts, in this website and in Beau’s Buddies
Cancer Fund and all the children/adults that have been helped through that organization. He especially
lives on in the little red wagons on 2 West and through the children that use and love those little red wagons. Beau was only
2 ½ when he went home to be with Jesus but he left behind a legacy – a legacy of love and compassion –
he showed us how to love, how to be happy and make the most of each day. God gave a vision to a friend
of ours during Beau’s last hours – Beau was riding on Jesus’ shoulders like a child rides on their daddy’s
shoulders and after going thru an area of darkness they came to a beautiful green meadow with a playground. Jesus
put Beau down and he ran off and started playing. I know God greeted Beau with open arms that day and said,
“well done my child – welcome home”. Psalm 21:3 You welcomed him with rich blessings
and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. We love you and miss you Beau!! Have a wonderfully blessed 4th
birthday in heaven with Jesus and your friends Lillie and Evangeline. Kayla hopes you will have cheeseburgers,
nuggets, fries and MM’s with your cake. God Bless!! Love, Grammy
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Beau's Little Red Wagon   Good afternoon all. I hope you are enjoying this “summer weather” we have been having.
Grammy can’t take the heat like she used to so I would be happy if the temps got back to about 72 degrees.
But I still thank God for the beautiful days and the rain that “makes the garden” grow as Kayla would say.
Today I want to share with you a thank you note Jennifer received from a family whose little girl had to spend the
night in the hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley, A few weeks ago our daughter Janey had an allergic reaction which resulted
in an overnight stay at PCMH. She was given a steroid that staff warned us may "wire" her for a few hours.
Little did we know that she would be up all night. The only thing that she wanted was to be pulled around and around
the nurse's station in the little red wagon that you graciously donated in your son's honor. My husband and I took thirty
minute increments until she finally fell asleep at 6 AM! We really do not know how we would have gotten through that
night without that red wagon. I know that your son touched many lives. Your generosity has touched us in more
ways than you can imagine. That little red wagon brought a lot of comfort to a very scared little girl and her parents.
Thank you so much! Jim & Marsha Hall God continues to use Beau each and every day to touch the lives
of so many. Jennifer said the wagon Janey rode in was actually Beau’s wagon that they had given to
the hospital. It was the “original” wagon that was outfitted with the IV pole, the wagon that
went on countless trips to McDonalds, Cold Stone and the “duck pond” at Brody. The wagon that
took countless trips around the nurses’ station so he could “have a parade and throw candy to the staff”.
The wagon he loved so much. Little did we know when Beau got the wagon what it would come to mean.
If you watched the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon this past week, you may have seen one of those little
red wagons – a daddy was pulling his child in the wagon. I can just image how much joy those wagons
have brought to the countless number of children who have found themselves staying at the Children’s Hospital.
Luke 24:51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.
Beau may be in heaven with
Jesus but he continues to be a blessing not only to his family but to all those that hear about him and to all the children
that have ridden in one of the little red wagons. Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed
us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing
in Christ. While
we all continue to miss Beau and wish that he was still here with us, we know that he is healthy and happy in heave with Jesus.
We know that God will continue to bless Beau’s family each day and He will continue to use Beau and his story to reach
out and bless others as well. Beau’s Buddies Cancer Fund has some exciting things coming up
this fall so stay tuned for news about those endeavors. Give you family members a big hug and kiss and
tell them how much you love them!! God Bless!! Grammy
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