Comments on: James Valentine Peake

By: Numerology of Grief (The Sixth Year) | Robert Peake

Numerology of Grief (The Sixth Year) | Robert Peake — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:06:57 +0000

[...] symbol, is also the number for idealists. Six years ago today, I counted myself among them when our son was born. I was determined to be the ideal father to an ideal son. Three days, eight hours and forty minutes [...]

By: Robert Peake

Robert Peake — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Rest in peace, Bertrand.

http://www.robertpeake.com/archives/338-Bertrand-Gugger-Quil-Respose-En-Paix.html

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:28:00 +0000

Thank you, Mr. Mayes. You wear the name well.

By: James Mayes

James Mayes — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:52:00 +0000

Stumbled across this after reading your thoughts on the new Facebook timeline. I had no idea. This would have brought down lesser men, but the Robert I’ve known for only a short time is already an inspirational character in my working life. My heart goes out to you for the loss. I have no other words.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:09:28 +0000

Thanks, Jammie, for your kind words and empathy. Our thoughts are upon James more and more as the year comes to an end, with the holidays get closer, and as we near the first anniversary of his birth and death.

Leslie was kind enough to come introduce herself to me today during a chance meeting in a local cafe. So great to connect with other local poets, who seem to be emerging into my view like slugs after a rain – that is, slowly. She seems like a wonderful person, poet, and mom.

By: Jammie McCourtney

Jammie McCourtney — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:18:34 +0000

Dear Robert and Val,
Oh what a dear, sweet, adorable little boy that you brought to this earth! I can’t stop looking at his picture. It brings tears to my eyes. My husband and I experienced a loss similar to yours on 9-19-04 when our son Ansel died. My heart goes out to you both and we will think of you often. (We found out today about little James from our friend Leslie Davis….)
Take Care,
Jammie

By: Margaret Peake

Margaret Peake — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 19:14:07 +0000

Rob and Val,
It was beautiful for me to read this and comments from others. I love you so much and appreciate and admire you both more than ever. Much love, Margaret

By: bertrand Gugger

bertrand Gugger — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 11:57:01 +0000

Robert and Valerie,
I’m wordless since you told me this terrible news.
Be sure all our thoughts here go to you, your family and poor innocent James Valentine.
In his memory, you need to overcome it. I’m sure future days will bring you back happy events !
In the mean time, it’s clear we will all tend a hand to you for all we can share, don’t worry about the projects you take part, if you don’t feel so.
Don’t loose hope.

By: Eric Bishop

Eric Bishop — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 05:47:13 +0000

Robert,

There is not much one could say to someone who has just suffered a loss as tragic as yours. I can only tell you that even though you have lost your newborn son, you do not have to lose the “love” that you had for him, you can make it something that will last forever. Life is a balance between sadness and joy, unfortunately we do not get to choose the times that one prevails in.

I have had a good friend go through what you are going through now, the only thing you can do is make this a good memory in your life vs. a bad one, even though this will be a challenge in itself.

Don’t give up, children are a blessing that make our lives complete. Do not hide from the chance of going through another agonising experience. The only thing you can do to ease your pain is to focus on the love in your life.

My prayers are with you, your wife, and James. Know that he has a love for you just as you have a love for him.

God Bless.

By: stefan

stefan — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 12:06:24 +0000

I am deeply saddened by this news, even though I don’t know you personally. My condolances to yourself, your wife, and all friends and family.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:52:56 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your wife are doing ok.

By: Dave Child

Dave Child — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 11:16:46 +0000

So sorry to hear of your loss. That’s something nobody should ever have to go through.