Lees poem that I have written and will be reading at his funeral on 4th march

marybottomley

Lee

L stands for the love lee had for me even when things got tough 

E stands for him encouraging me to go after my dreams even when I didn’t believe I could do it

E stands for the way lee explained things in the way that everyone understood and at the same time including everyone in the conversation 

A stands for how Lee accepted everyone for who they were no what disability race believes or sexuality they were 

N stands for naughty silly streak lee had in him

D stands for delight in lee’s face when he saw our friends and me achieving our goals and potential 

R stands for reassurance knowing that lee had your back in good and especially in bad times 

E stands for excitable lee got when me or our friends accomplished things for the first time by ourselves or with right support 

W stands for lee wanting to help everyone 

B stands for lee being brilliant at making everyone smile especially me

O stands for outstanding volunteering work lee did

T stands for tenderness and compassion Lee showed to everyone 

T stands for lee thinking of everyone else before himself 

O stands for lee observing and going to help friends and family especially when they were in trouble 

M stands lee making me laugh when I was down

L stand for lee liking everyone until they upset him which was not very often 

E stands for lee being expressive with his whole body 

Y stands for lee acting younger than he was in his silly moments 

Thank you for not only being my husband but my best friend 

Also for being the key to my heart and unlocking the love inside 

Finally for helping me on the journey of accepting that I am worthy of love and kindness and acceptance 

Rest in peace lee Andrew Bottomley my beautiful teddy bear who has now gained his angel wings and halo

All my love

Mary sweet pea xxxx

Jimm_Alumni

This is lovely @marybottomley. I can feel the emotion in the words. 

vikingqueen

            That is beautiful @marybottomley so sorry for your loss.

MW123

@marybottomley
A touching poem of the extraordinary love you shared and the extraordinary man Lee was. Brought tears to my eyes. Take care xxxx

luvpink

@marybottomley

such a beautiful poem mary.
Thinking of you and sending love. 💕

Grinchy

a lovely poem, so so sorry for your loss, take care x

Sandy_123

A nice poem @marybottomley good luck for the funeral 

Lou67

@marybottomley
Oh what a beautiful poem with words so fitting to express the love you had for your husband and he had for you.
Remember we are all here to support you when you need us.

Take Care Mary ❤️

JessieJ

@marybottomley, that is a Lovely, Emotional, Expressive piece of writing, Beautiful.

Hannah_Alumni

@marybottomley Such a lovely poem. Sending you all my thoughts

chiarieds

A lovely, heartfelt poem @marybottomley - thank you so much for sharing it. You & Lee are in my thoughts & prayers.

marybottomley

Hi everyone
thank You for all the kind words about my poem 

Rosie_Scope

Wonderful poem @marybottomley, really beautiful words. Your husband sounds like a really special person, I hope you can find some comfort in all the good memories you've shared. Thinking of you  

Tori_Scope

This is a beautiful poem @marybottomley. I'm really sorry for your loss. I remember you talking fondly about Lee back when I worked on the online community 💜

marybottomley

Thank you 

Rosie_Scope

Sending lots of love today @marybottomley, hope you're able to share some happy memories of Lee with all who loved him

marybottomley

Thank you