| Location | Skegness |
| Age | 24 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 13/11/1982 |
| Date of Death | 17/08/2007 |
| Visitors | 5,135 since 07/02/2008 |
| Creator |
Just to let you all know the walk went ahead on August 17th and 84 people walked with us in Nicks
memory i will let you know the amount we raised when all sponsor money is in. We would like to thank
all of you and thank goodness the sun shone for us as soon as we set off.I have put all the pictures
on this site from the day so have a look at them.I am sure Nick was looking down on us all and he
knows the ones who care, anyway thanks again
BUTTERFLY HOSPICE BOSTON
WE ARE TRYING TO RAISE £50,000 TO SPONSOR A ROOM IN NICKS NAME AT THE NEW HOSPICE THAT THEY ARE
BUILDING IN BOSTON.WHEN NICK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER WE HAD TO TRAVEL TO LINCOLN EVERY DAY WHICH
WAS VERY HARD AND EVEN HARDER IF YOU HAVE TO USE PULIC TRANSPORT.NONE OF US KNOW WHEN WE OR OUR
FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAY BE IN NICKS POSITION SO IT IS AT TIMES LIKE THAT YOU REALISE HOW INSUFFICIENT
OUR CANCER CARE IS IN LINCOLNSHIRE.UNFORTUNATLY IT IS DOWN TO ALL OF US TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT AS
THE NHS WON'T.THE AREA THIS HOSPICE COVERS IS 290,000 PLUS PEOPLE IF WE CAN GET 5,000 PEOPLE TO EACH
RAISE £10.00 WE WILL HAVE THE MONEY.THE AIM IS TO DO THE WALK EVERY YEAR TO KEEP NICKS MEMORY ALIVE
IF WE CAN GET ENOUGH SUPPORT ON THIS FIRST ONE.I THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE FOR ALL THE CARE AND
SUPPORT YOU SHOWED US DURING NICKS ILLNESS AND HOPEFULLY ON THIS VENTURE TOO.
IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO SEND DONATIONS PLEASE MAKE THE CHEQUE OUT TO THE BUTTERFLY HOSPICE TRUST.
THESE CAN BE SENT TO SANDI ADAMS, 17 GROSVENOR ROAD, SKEGNESS, LINCS, PE25 2DB. THANK YOU.
Nick Adams was 24 when he died and he died from kidney cancer on the 17th August 2007. He used to
run a local pub called the MARS bar which he ran with his dad Symon Adams and his mum Sandi Adams.
He lived in the flat above it he was lovely and had room in his heart for everyone. He was very kind
and caring. It kills me to thing that someone so special who never did anything wrong could be took
away from us so early in life.
The only thing that makes me feel better about Nick's death is that he touched so many people. We
spent a lot of time raising money to get the drugs he need to keep him with us longer. Now we are
raising money for Kidney Cancer UK and projects which were connected to his illness. Nick was very
brave even when facing something that people a lot older than him can't cope with.
I know how much everyone misses him especially my mum and dad. He ment so much to so many people our
grandparents who he was so close to and his friends especially storm and alex who spent so much time
with him before and during his illness. My daughter Charlie will always know who her uncle was and
how great he was. I'm just glad he got to see her before he died. I will always love Nick and I will
never feel better about it but I'm just glad I've got the rest of my family to lean on.
my son
sandi adams (mother)
Nick was my son and where do you start to try to tell anyone what that means to me.Unless you knew
him you cant understand what kind of person he was.He was like a bright light that shone continually
and drew everyone to him.Before he got the cancer he thought that life was for ever and he lived
hard played hard and helped anyone he could.When we found out he was going to die i didnt know how
we could carry on but he dealt with it like anything else he did by putting others first.No one can
imagine what pain he went through as the disease progressed and ravaged every part of him but he
fought for his life for our sakes.We were always close but in those last few months we spent more
quality time than most people do in their whole lives and i will always be grateful for that time.He
died the day after my birthday which i'm sure he was holding out for and he was in my arms when he
slipped away.Words are not enough to say how much i miss him he was my rock and my best friend as
well as my son but i know he is pain free now and that is more important than my loss so untill we
meet again i will have to make do with memories of what a wonderful person he was my son nick
MY LAD
SYMON ADAMS (DAD)
NICK WAS MY SON , WHO I MISS VERY MUCH HE DIED OF KIDNEY CANCER AT THE AGE OF 24 .i GAVE UP MY JOB
TO LOOK AFTER HIM FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND IT WAS SO HORRIBLE AND PAINFUL TO WATCH HIM BE SICK AND IN
LOTS OF PAIN ALL THE TIME AND I COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT I FELT SO HELPLESS IF I COULD HAVE CHANGED
PLACES WITH HIM I WOULD HAVE AND STILL NOW IF HE COULD COME BACK I WOULD TAKE HIS PLACE.NICK WAS
AVERY STRONG LAD HE DID WELL TO GET AS FAR AS HE DID BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE GIVEN UP LONG BEFORE HE
DID.LIFE IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT HIM IT DOESNT SEEM REAL THAT I WILL NEVER TALK TO HIM OR SEE HIM
AGAIN.THE ONLY THING I HAVE LEFT ARE MEMORIES OF HIM.NICK HAD ALOT OF FRIENDS WHO MISS HIM ALSO HE
HAD ALOT OF TIME FOR OTHER PEOPLE AND WAS VERY CLOSE TO IS MUM SANDI
NICK MISS YOU LOADS SON LOTS OF LOVE DAD XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX WE WILL MEET AGAIN SOON
Anyone visiting this site whether they knew Nick or not is welcome to add a message or light a
candle thank you.
lisa
Seeing you at rest to say goodbye,
Without your blushes and gleam in you eye,
You've given me strength for things to come,
We talk of you everyday,just me and your mum.
Thinkin of you nick,miss ya loads,and don't ever worry about your mum because i'll be here for her forever.
love always lisa,darran ,jay & jazzyxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
“Special” is a word that is used to describe something one-of-a-kind, like a hug or a sunset
Or a person who spreads love with a smile or kind gesture.
“Special” describes people who act from the heart
and keep in mind the hearts of others.
“Special” applies to something that is admired
and precious and can never be replaced.
“Special” is the word that best describes you.
I was watching you sleep the other day
And prayed that it would last
The peace that rested on your face
I'd never seen in the past
I was watching you speak a while ago
And hoped that you'd go on
The way your words, they had no end
Your Spirit seemed so strong
I was watching you fight the other day
And prayed my tears would dry
All this I knew was done for me
And couldn't figure out why
I was watching you smile a couple of days ago
And stared in total awe
Was it me who made you shine?
Was that triumph that I saw?
And all this time you've waited
And all this time you've helped
And all the things you sacrificed
For me to grow up well
And all the tears you've dried
And all the pain you soothed
And all the truths you have to hide
Without one simple Thank You
But I was watching you today
And I realized that I can't wait
To tell you how much I appreciate
And love you in every way
Thanks Mom
Day by day I think of you,
How can all of this be true?
I can't believe you're really gone,
I still can't accept it,
Even after so long.
Just the thought of you makes me cry,
I never even got the chance to say goodbye.
Every picture, every letter,
I don't know if it will ever get better.
I always smell your familiar scent,
It makes me think of all of the times we've spent.
I know we didn't always get along,
And every time we talked, it would always go wrong.
So many things I never got to say,
I never imagined you'd ever be so far away.
You were my brother,
And I loved you like no other.
In my heart you'll always be,
You’ll be my guide and help me see.
I'll never forget your soothing voice,
I would take your place if I had a choice.
But now I have to let you rest,
Although without you my world's a mess.
I miss you with all of my heart,
I wish we never had to part.
I know you're always by my side,
So now I guess this is my goodbye...
To My Wonderful Brother
There have been many times
In our lives
When we have seemed to be
In different worlds.
We are very different
In many ways,
But we are also much the same
In others
Which is to be expected.
But the most important fact remains:
You can call me at a moments notice,
And I will drop everything
To come to you.
I love you more
Than I could ever tell you,
And I consider myself very lucky that
You were born to be my brother.
You are a wonderful gift
Given to me by god,and like so many other gifts
We receive,I sometimes forget to be thankful for you.
I’d like you to know
That I could never have chosen
A more wonderful brother,
And I love you more than
You’ll ever know
The bond between mother and son lasts a lifetime
The bond between mother and son
Is a special one.
It remains unchanged by time or distance.
It is the purest love
Unconditional and true.
It is understanding of any situation
And forgiving of any mistake.
The bond between mother and son
Creates a support that is constant
While everything else changes.
It is a friendship based on
Mutal love, respect, and a genuine liking
Of each other as a person.
It is knowing that no matter
Where you go or who you are,
There is someone who truly loves you
And is always there
To support and console you.
When a situation seems impossible,
You make it through together
By holding on to each other.
The bond between mother and son
Is strong enough to withstand
Harsh words and hurt feeling,
For it is smart enough to always
See the love beyond the words.
It is brave enough to always
Speak the truth,
Even when lies would be easier.
It is always there
Anytime, anywhere
Whenever it is needed.
It is a gift held in the heart
And in the soul,
And it cannot be taken away
Or exchanged for another.
To possess this love is a treasure
That makes life more valuable.
I never want this to go unsaid,
So here in this poem, is for it to be said.
There are no words to express how much you mean to me,
A son like you, I thought could never be.
Because the day you were born, I just knew,
God sent me a blessing – and that was you.
For this I thank him everyday,
You are the true definition of a son, in everyway.
It is because of you that my life has meaning,
Becoming a mum has shown me a new sense of being.
I want you to know that you are the purpose of my life,
Out of everything I have done – it is you I did right.
Always remember that I know how much you care,
I can tell by the relationship we shared.
For a son like you there could be no other,
And whether we are together or apart,
Please do not ever forget –
You will always have a piece of my heart.
A mother is special,
she's more than a friend. Whenever you need her, she'll give you a hand.
She'll lead you and guide you in all that you do.
Try all that she can just to see you get through.
Good times and bad times, she's there for it all.
Say head up, be proud, and always stand tall.
She'll love you through quarrels and even big fights, or heart to heart chats on cold lonely nights.
My mother’s the greatest that I've ever known, I think God made my mother like He'd make his own.
A praiser, a helper, an encourager too, nothing in this world that she wouldn't do.
To help us succeed she does all that she can, raised a young boy now into a man.
I want to say thank you for all that you do, please always know mom, that I love you.
I feel a warmth around me
like your presence is so near,
And i close my eyes to visualize
your face when you were here,
I endure the times we spent together
and they are locked inside my heart,
For as long as i have those memories
we will never be apart,
Even though we cannot speak no more
my voice is always there,
Because every night before i sleep
i have you in my prayer.
HI NICK THE WALK WHEN REALLY WELL AND SO DID THE AUCTION ON FRIDAY NIGHT. SO WE HAVE RAISED LOADS OF MONEY FOR THE HOSPICE SHAME IT WASNT HERE WHEN YOU NEEDED IT. I PASSED MY DRIVING TEST ON MONDAY SECOND TIME LUCKY JUST LIKE YOU. THE CAR IS GETTING LOADS OF USE NOW WHICH I NOW YOU WOULD BE HAPPY ABOUT DRIVING THAT CAR WAS ONE OF YOUR FAV THINGS IN THE WHOLE WORLD. I THINK MUM ENJOYED HER BIRTHDAY I TOLD HER YOU WOULD OF WANTED HER TO DAD DID HER A PARTY AT THE CHERRY TREE WITH THE HELP FROM GARRY AND JULIE. I KNOW YOU WOULD WANT HER TO HAVE A BIG PARTY YOU ALWAYS DID LIKE TO GO ALL OUT FOR MUM EVEN MORE SO THAN YOURSELF OR ANYONE ELSE. YOU TWO REALLY WERE ONE AND THE SAME. WHEN YOU FIRST DIED I DIDNT THINK SHE WOULD COPE BECAUSE YOU WERE SO CLOSE BUT SHE HAS DONE REALLY WELL. MUCH BETTER THAN I COULD IN HER POSITION. WHEN YOU DIED PART OF HER DID TO BUT I THINKS SHES GETTING USED TO YOU NOT BEING AROUND AND YOU ARE STILL WITH US WE JUST CANT SEE YOU. I DONT THINK IVE QUITE TOOK IT IN EVEN NOW THAT YOUR NOT COMING BACK I JUST TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT. ITS AS IF YOUR ON HOLIDAY AND YOU WILL COME BACK WHEN YOUR BORED OF WHERE YOU ARE. I WISH YOU WOULD / COULD COME BACK IT WOULD MAKE EVERYTHING PERFECT I MISS YOU SO MUCH EVEN THOUGH WE DIDNT ALWAYS GET ON I KNEW I COULD ALWAYS COUNT ON YOU AND SO FAR I HAVENT HAD A PROBLEM THAT I NEED YOU FOR. BUT I SURE IN TIME SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN WHEN ONLY YOU WILL DO. THERES BEEN LOADS OF TIMES IN THE PAST WHEN ONLY YOU COULD HELP BUT I DONT GET MYSELF IN AS MUCH TROUBLE NOW.
THERE WAS QUITE A FEW OF YOUR FRIENDS AT THE WALK TODAY ROBERT, DEE-ANNE, SUE, STORM, ALEX, STEWART AND JAMES BUT THERE WAS QUITE A FEW PEOPLE WHO LET ME DOWN BY NOT COMING IT WAS JUST ABOUT RAISING MONEY IT WAS ABOUT YOUR MEMORY AND I THINK MORE PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE COME FOR YOUR SAKE. IT ONLY TOOK TWO HOURS AT MOST AND TWO HOURS OUT OF A YEAR ISNT A LOT TO ASK IS IT. AT LEAST WE KNOW NOW WHO REALLY CARES. CHRIS IS THINKING ABOUT DOING A BIKE RIDE FROM SKEGNESS TO GUYS HOSPITAL AT LONDON. THE SAME DISTANCE YOU HAD TO TRAVEL TO GET YOUR HOPE. YOU TRAVELLED SO FAR TO TRY AND GET YOUR DRUGS I JUST WISH WE HAD GOT THEM SOONER FOR YOU SO YOU COULD STILL BE HERE WITH US. I TRY TO MAKE THINGS BETTER FOR MUM AND DAD KNOWING HOW I FEEL AND KNOWING THAT THEY MUST FEEL AT LEAST TEN TIMES WORSE THAN ME BUT NOTHING I CAN EVER DO CAN TAKE THE PAIN AWAY OR EVEN MAKE IT BETTER. I JUST OTHER PEOPLE WOULD REALISE WHAT THEIR GOING THOUGH AND NOT BE JERKS. PEOPLE WILL GO ON ABOUT HOW BAD THEY FEEL OR HOW THEIR LIFE IS FALLING APART BUT NONE OF THEM CAN EVEN SPEAK TO THEM ABOUT THAT. NOTHING COULD BE AS BAD AS LOOSING YOU. YOU WERE TOO SPECIAL ANYONE WHO CARED ABOUT YOU KNEW THAT. I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY WHEREVER YOU ARE AND I HOPE THAT ONE DAY IN THE FUTURE I WILL GET TO SEE YOU AND WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH PLEASE LOOK OVER MUM SHE NEEDS YOU MORE THAN MOST. XXXXXXXXXX
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