Jodi and I wrote an obituary. It will be in our local paper in a few days, but I know some of you will want the information regarding the service. Here it is:
On the morning of February 5, 2013, the world lost a brilliant light when three-year-old Caemon Patrick Marston-Simmons lost his battle with leukemia. Caemon was a beloved son, a grandson, nephew, and cousin; he was a chef, a nurse, a musician, and dancer; he was a wise soul, a teacher, and a healer of hearts.
Those who knew him and loved him are heartbroken: his moms, Jodi Simmons and Timaree Marston, his grandparents Patrick and Janet Streight and Kevin Marston, his great-grandmother Evelyn Williamson, his cousins, aunties, uncles, and friends. We are all humbled by his courage and inspired by his love.
Services will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Santa Rosa on Saturday, February 16th at noon. All who loved him are welcome.
For those who are thinking about bringing children, we encourage you to do so if you are comfortable. We will involve children in the beginning of the service, and then they will be welcome to either stay in the service or to play in the daycare area or courtyard. (We plan to have a few people to help with childcare.)
C is for Crocodile 
Beautiful. No one should ever have to write such words, but i think you managed to touch upon the essence of your beautiful boy (at least from what you have so graciously shared with us). Thinking of you ladies and Caemon constantly.
I just want to say that I don’t know what to say but that I, too, am in a state of thinking of you each near-constantly and sending whatever peace and healing vibes I can. I am so sorry about your beautiful, sweet boy. I was pregnant when he was born and he is, in a strange way, a household name here in VT. My kids ask daily how BG’s Moms are doing…my wife cried with me when I read of his passing. Peace. Love. My eternal best wishes. I’m so sorry.
So beautifully written– it captures so much of how you’ve described Caemon over the years. Thinking of you all.
So beautifully written. You are both such spectacular writers. But I wish you had never had to write this.
Lovely words.
De lurking to say how much you are in our thoughts. We are so, so, so very sorry for your loss.
“For Good” ,from Wicked, has been in my head since I heard the news. The lyrics speak for themselves. May they help heal your heavy hearts.
I’ve heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true
But I know I’m who I am today
Because I knew you…
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
Beautiful words for a beautiful boy. My only sadness is that I’m too far to come and help celebrate his life in person.
F and I will wear our shirts on saturday and send up a prayer at noon.
Loving you! Lots of prayer during this time! I too will be wearing my shirt on Saturday and I will be praying for you all!
I will be holding you all in my hearts, especially during the time of his service.
Walking with Grief — A Celtic Prayer
Do not hurry as you walk with grief
It does not help the journey
Walk slowly, pausing often
Do not hurry as you walk with grief
Be not disturbed by memories
that come unbidden
Swiftly forgive and let
Unspoken words, unfinished conversations
be resolved in your memories
Be not disturbed
Be gentle with the one who walks with grief
If it is you, be gentle with yourself
Swiftly forgive, walk slowly,
Pause often,
Take time
Be gentle as you walk with grief
–Unknown
So sorry for your loss-
Here from LFCA. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to both of you.
Just simply sending love