A Christmas Angel for David Parkin
For DAVID PARKIN
21 days ago, David wrote me this Bmail:
Hello again,
Thank you for your reply.
I would like to ask you to take a look at this
This is my Son Daniel. Daniel died of Meningitis a couple of days after this photograph was taken.
This is the one and only image I have of him, all others were lost a few years ago after a fire in the house.
Would it be possible for you to do something with this for me please?
Regards
-David
I was brought to tears reading this…and it just so broke my heart . I too have lost a son…Allen Keith…..he didn’t make it to his first birthday….
...anyways, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU DAVID!! Hope I did justice to Daniel
I am deeply honored and inspired to do this for you!!!
the baby’s body is from stock />here’s Daniel’s original photo:

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jerry alcantara
your have an incredible talent! bravo!
navybrat replied
salamat dre….Maligayang pasko at manigong bagong taon sayo at sa pamilya mo!!
hilarydougill
absolutely fantastic!!! so beautifully done, I am sure David will be delighted. Glorious imagery, you have an incredible talent dear friend. hugsxxx
navybrat replied
thanks Hilary, much appreciated!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!!
Rosemaree
OH wow that is the most amazing image and a wonderful gift for you to give to Daniel. I wish I were able to do wok like this then I could do something similar for my beautiful daughter-in-law who lost her twins to medical malpractice in july. We have some photos of theboys but as they are ‘as is’ she cant look at them. I find it so sad a distressing that al she has in her mind is the picture of her sons as she held them after thier birth. I too have cried over this image… Spectacular….
Rosemaree
Oops sorry I wrote David then changed it to Daniel as I thought I had read wrong… To you both my heart aches for you (I too have lived your nightmare) and am now re-living it with my son and his beautiful partner…
navybrat replied
thanks Rose!! you wonderful comments mean so much to me….and i’m sure David will be touched as well!
DoreenPhillips
So Prescious….x….You are also an Angel….x
navybrat replied
thanx Doreen!! we all are…..in our own lil ways!! happy holidays!
rasnidreamer
What an inspiration. Your work is superb, and the way you help people is very inspiring. I am so glad to have found your profile. You have a way to make people feel so good about themselves through your amazing talent. Have a blessed Christmas full of peace and love my friend. SUE
navybrat replied
thanks friend, i’m deeply moved!!! your comment is already an inspiration to me to keep on with my heART…....thanks so much!
Rosemaree
You have great talent. Perhaps one day i will learn ot use the cs3 that I have just loaded and then some other programs and then maybe I can do something as spectacular for my son and daughter in law. Infact even to be able to ‘clean up’ the images would be a bonus. It is so sad that they do not have any momories (technically they do but they cant bring themselves to look at the photos they way they are)...
I am sure David will get many many wonderful years of enjoyment from this image…
navybrat replied
good luck to you in your pursue of using PS cs3….i believe you will do wonderful things with it!!
And i’m sure David will have his darling angel watching over him in the years to come!!
cheers!
Carlos Teófilo
Superb Navy.
navybrat replied
thanks Carlos!! Feliz Navidad!!
noddy13
omg such a very sad story. i think u have really done somthing special here. great work =)
navybrat replied
thanks noddy13…..means a lot to me!!
Claire Farley
Wow! This is so special and beautifully done!
navybrat replied
thanks claire!
Lisa Jewell
What a perfect little angel, Daniel is….
A stunning tribute….
I am so sorry for your loss and for David’s
Hugs XO
navybrat replied
thanks lisa!! hugs to ya….and have a blessed christmas!!
Chris Capizzi
Beautiful…amazing work!
navybrat replied
thanks chris!
Dave Law
This image has made me weep, it is so beautiful, my heart goes out to you both. Jotham you are so gifted, I am in awe of your work.
navybrat replied
much muc much appreciated Dave!!! it really means a lot to me!! happy christmas to you!!
David Parkin
I can’t wait to receive this masterpiece and hang it on my wall.
You are a genius and I will always be grateful.
Thank you my friend.
-David
navybrat replied
no, thank you for sharing you heArt with me!! thanks for being an inspiration….i’m sre daniel’s smiling at you from heaven!! cheers mate!
Romo
hey…just dropped in for a few before I head out the door to work to see all the wonderful images I’ve been missing…and this is so moving and touching…..You did a fabulous job here my friend:)
navybrat replied
thanks so much robin!! hugs!
navybrat
David Parkin
I will send you another photograph, of my Son Paul who is 28 and would like you to do one of him please . . . it will be early in the New Year.
Thanks very much
-David
navybrat replied
sure mate!! anything for you…..and for everybody…....just have to line em up…..lol
but really, i feel so blessed that more and more RB people are eagerly wanting their pics made!! i’m over the moon and ecstatic!! i really enjoy bringing happy smiles to all…now i wish there was two…oh maybe three of me…lol!!
cheers mate!!
Kim Davitt
wonderful work
a lovely thing to do
navybrat replied
thanks Kim, much appreciated!!
midzing
beautiful work,,, and what a beautiful baby,,, and my heart goes out to David and his family for their loss,,,,,
navybrat replied
thanx so much!
hotfudge
What a little cherub!
Jotham, your own loss is evident in the loving detail you have put into this picture, you have enhanced Daniels angelic look, and given David a beautiful picture to match the many memories he must have of his little Angel.
My heart goes out to both of you for the loss of your little boys xx
navybrat replied
thanks mandy!! hugs to ya!
David Parkin
Hello again Jotham,
I am sorry I never at 1st read what you wrote up on the top right.
I am going to Durham Cathedral next Tuesday. I am sorry to hear of your loss / the worlds loss and shall be honoured to light a candle in memory of Allen Keith.
Take care friend
navybrat replied
very much appreciated man!!
Irene Burdell
David , it is beautiful , I am breaking my heart for you . What wonderful work he has done for you and how precious it is . I know you will treasure it forever . I just can’t get over how beautiful it is .
Love Irene x
Irene Burdell
Sorry I got so carried away by the beautiful image you have created with Daniel that I hadn’t realised this was your page and not Davids . I know David is going to be the happiest man on earth and will treasure the picture you have created for him . Congratulations it is beautiful.
navybrat replied
thank you so much Irene!!
amorspainter
its not easy to lost your child
be strong
all the best to you and your family
dick
navybrat replied
thank you so much Dick!! all the best too to you and your family!!
amorspainter
i read it rong its david son
you make a great tribut to his son
all the best david and your family
and be strong
naturelover
This is so so beautiful- a precious image for you to keep always- Navybrat must have felt so many emotions creating this wonderful work- my heart goes out to both of you and your familes, but also to all who have lost a treasure such as this – it is heartbreaking!! Love Pauline x
navybrat replied
much much thanks to you Pauline!! It really means so much to me!
naturelover
Sorry- this is meant for you and your incredible work Navybrat=- so emotional – but all these comments are for you both with love!!!
navybrat replied
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liesbeth
Jotham, you touch my heart in so many ways.. by all your gifts..especially this one.. by sharing for once what lives in your heart.. that beautifull heart big enough to share with many..
I am sorry both you and David had to loose a child, that must be the biggest loss one can feel in life.
How wonderfull it must be to use your talent this way.. and i love you for it!!
navybrat replied
THANKS SO MUCH DEAR FRIEND!! CYBER HUGS AND SMOOCHES ACHA…
i feel happy having you as a friend!!
RavenSoul
Oh sweetie Im so sorry for you both = ( I cannot imagine the pain to lose a child. This is such an awesome tribute! You did a VERY good thing Jotham!! xxxxxx
navybrat replied
deeply appreciated Vonne!! thanks so much!
Jo Hoden "C'...
Jotham,you are truly blessed with a wonderful insite,this is so beautiful and such a wonderful thing to do for David ,what a treasured gift you have.Sorry for both your losses,but Im sure both of you have angels on your shoulders. Such a beautiful peice of art with such a beautiful story…:0)
navybrat replied
thanks Jo, I’m deeply touched!
helene ruiz
OMG…..u got me crying this morning….a beautiful image a little angel for sure
navybrat replied
thanks so much my friend!
izzybeth
how very beautiful this little photo is. And the E. Clapton link. .. none better.
how kind of you
and blessings
navybrat replied
thanks izzybeth!!
Ken Boxsell
Awesome work Navybrat
navybrat replied
thanks Ken!
tommypics
AWSOME WORK YOU ARE AN ARTIST
navybrat replied
thanks so much Tommy!
Squealia
Such a moving story and listening to the choir boys singing, is heartbreaking. This is so awesome and what a fabulous memory for David to treasure forever. I am so sorry you have both suffered such terrible losses…... Merry Christmas x
navybrat replied
thanks so much dear…means so much to me!
dawndavies
fantastic picture NB, aww so so cute,dawnx
navybrat replied
thanks Dawn!
Babbler
fantastic !
navybrat replied
thanks hun!
David Lade
A lovely tribute NB. You are a talented man! Congratulations on an excellent image!
navybrat replied
thanks David!
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
navybrat replied
many thanks Sylvia!!
David Parkin
I think what the Artists receive is a disgrace, I wish all the money was going into YOUR pocket my friend.
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cougarfan
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe!!!!!!!! J you are truly a Loving and Giving artist to create such beautiful Works for others. You must be sent from Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much Love:))))))xoxoxox
Trena:)))))))))
navybrat replied
just little things dear!! i just want to see happy RB faces!!
Suzanne German
Navybrat – this is adorable and David – what a beautiful tribute to your little baby boy….too hard to say anything else….suzanne
navybrat replied
thanks Suzzanne!
ltruskett
What a beautiful angel…...........lost for words, like a lot of people…......... bless these babies one and all…...............
navybrat replied
really means a lot to me!! thanks!
Marjorie Wallace
Oh my, this is just wonderful. I sit here with tears filling my eyes for I too have lost a son. Even though it has been nearly 24 year ago and Mark Alan was 14 years old at the time, in my dreams he is often a baby in my arms. The subconious mind does not have a clock, for I have dreamed of him at all the ages that he blessed my life. Though you have created this image of Daniel for David, you have touched the heart of many with your beautiful image. Thank you for such beautiful and sensitive work.
navybrat replied
thanks so much marjorie….I’m up in tears now, well me being an emotional man and all….your words are very heartwarming…but hey, we must move on and have these lil angels of ours watch over us!!
AngelArtiste
It is very painful to learn of your loss and of Mr Parkin;s loss. This is such a beautiful and tranquil image of this sweet child who is now with the angels.
navybrat replied
really touching words Angel!! bless ya for that….your comments are deeply appreciated!
Suzanne German
Navybrat…this is special for you too ….too hard to know what else to say about this….but beautiful to produce such alovely image in a tribute to the little angels.
navybrat replied
a big thanks to you Suzanne….this really really means so much to me!
amanda Rae
Too moved to write anything worthy, i just say my thoughts are with you x Daniel is beautifull as is your work.
i am shaking with respect to you x
navybrat replied
thanks my dear….means a lot to me!
Renee Dawson
This is so incredibly precious. A beautiful sentiment and work of art. My heart aches for both of your losses. ((hugs)) Renée
navybrat replied
much appreciated Renee!! Thanks!
Pamela Jayne S...
anther wonderous piece of work created by you navybrat, but this is surely going to mean a whole lot more to you. I don’t know what else to say – my thoughts are with David and yourself and you have captured something more than just a creation….I am in awe and wish I could add a far more worth comment!
navybrat replied
well said already Pam!! thanks so much…..........this means a lot to me!
David Parkin
Hello,
I sit here reading all these messages and can’t say enough how grateful I am to Jotham for what he has done for me here.
Also know that all messages left here by all you amazing people in this thread are appreciated by me, a lot..
David :)Nicole Goggins
you have more than done it justice – this is such a beautiful photo even without the tragic, heartbreaking story… i am so sorry for the loss both of you have had to endure – every parents nightmare…
navybrat replied
greatly appreciated Nicole!! thanks!
Angel Warda
so touching! such a beautiful and meaningful piece of at you have created for David. my heart goes out to both of you for your loss. big hugs to you my dear.
xoxo
navybrat replied
thanks so much dear!! appreciate it much!
retepk
Cheers mate. Well done.
navybrat replied
cheers mate!
leann55
So beautiful and touching! David I am so sorry and can only begin to understsnd your pain. This is a very touching image created!
Tom Gomez
So lovely and such a noble cause. David is such a great guy, he will be over the moon with this amazing piece of fine art.
So sad to hear of your own tragic loss. I lost my own son 20 years ago in a road accident, but he was a bit older (just turned 18). You never really lose them, they live on in your heart.
Tom
Globalphotos
Beautiful tribute to David’s son
Heartbreaking for both of you…
Catherine Veal
Jotham that is amazing and beautiful you are so tallented. I’m sure the lovely, kind, generous, caring David will be so happy with his little Angel Daniel. Hugs to you both.x x
Angela Lo Rosso
I am really happy you did this, what beautiful wings you gave this little angel, I am sincerely sorry for you and Davids lose.
Zoraida Pesante
Tears are rolling down my face. There is truly a lot of wonderful people in this world. And the RB Community is so great!! Starting with you Jotham! This is a MASTERPIECE!!!
I see that David is so high right now ….... To see that his precious Daniel’s Memory is still a live because of you!
I so so sorry that you and David and other members that left a comment saying they loss a their precious child or their family loss a child. My heart goes out to all of you!
I want to thank you for sharing your remarkable work with all of us here!
God Bless you Jotham! Your friend Zoraida
navybrat
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR WARM AND KIND COMMENTS

kreesor
Jotham, what a special, touching, filled with love portrait you have created!! I also am so sorry to hear of your personal loss. The tears are still rolling down my cheek. My middle name is Alan. My parents picked Alan and Keith and by a flip of a coin I was named Keith Alan!! My best to you my friend!!
navybrat replied
wow!! great coincidence….my second name is Kit, and my ex wife is Ellen….so it was appropriate to name our first child Allen Keith!! thanks so much my friend!!
Tiffany Brown
Amazing work along with a gift that is priceless!!!!!!!! The touch of an angle to a much needed soul…. What a blessing!!!!!
David Parkin
I done a little video a few days ago, for all children.
I have just edited it.
Looky here = http://www.redbubble.com/people/tffdavid/writing/2208407-love-them
navybrat replied
cool!! it is awesome mate!! well done!!
Tiamaria
Heartbreakingly beautiful..you should be so proud of this image…a darling little Angel.
navybrat replied
thanks…i am!! hugs!
Pat Moore
OH my Friend this is the Best Work yet and I am so Happy for David that he chose you to recreate this magnificent recreation of his little angle, Jotham you have a special gift with this kind of art and will go far in your career, my best wishes go out to you and David for your incredible loss and God be with you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
navybrat replied
thanks so much dear!! Happy holidays to you!
Judi Taylor
There are no words, Jotham. May you always find the blessing in the work you do.
navybrat replied
a big thanks to you Judi!! bless ya!! mwah!
Patricia Anne ...
LOL OH how cute is that… damn cute!
navybrat replied
thanks Pat!
DanaMS
This is fantastic work Jotham! As all of your work!!!
I’m all in AWE for your talent!!! Hats down…
navybrat replied
thanks much dana!
J. D. Adsit
beautiful and inspired work
linda858100
LOVELY
Jen Cannella
This is one of the most inspired, beautiful images I have seen…bless you!
valzart
Aww sweetheART you have surpassed yourself this time ..such beauty love & compassion..have tears running down my cheeks..I lost a daughter too..;] hugglez
pat oubridge
Dear Jotham, this is heartbreakingly beautiful. I lost my youngest son aged 28 16th Oct 2006, it is still very raw in my heart. David will adore this and can I send my thoughts and wishes to you and yours. Bless you
justjen
beautiful and heartbreaking
StarKatz
Brilliant as always! especially considering you only had the head to work with, you surely are a talented man :0)
RosaCobos
My God….
An angel so close to the earth… so fleshy..
that it will melt my heart away.
How could we kow that behind the blissing gaiety is a poignant lost of a little or grand baby.
Children are so..2 or 28…
I feel ventured to hear that your work has aroused the soul conexion with many other.s..
That all are beating in rythm and that we all will love and know and remember David’s child, Daniel, during all our lives. And which is the best is not that you have a great heart.. but that you are a luxury of an artist we are proud to share this site on.
Be blessed Jotham… and your celestial talent
Be blessed all of you that have endured such pain….
With love
Rosa
jewelskings
OMG! This just amazing the beautiful warmth on the heavenly child! It will live forever in our minds! Sending you and David big oxoxoxoxoxoxo! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa Heacock
what beautiful work and beautiful heart you have!
priceless
you have amazing talent!
Hollie Nass
OMG!!! Perfect!!!
newbeltane
Jotham
Just to say that I am amazed at your work here and the stories behind it. I have always been impressed by your work from the first time I discovered your profile but wasn’t aware that you were doing this sort of thing. It really is a gift and I am sure others will be blessed by it. I hope that both you and David’s family will find comfort in all of this for your sad losses. I hope that over Christmas (often a very difficult time for those who have lost loved ones) that you will be blessed and encouraged by the response here.
Steve ;-)
TickerGirl
Beautiful.
PrincessVicki
A fantastic job for a brilliant cause! It is so sad when someone dies, especially a child! I’m sorry to hear of your loss, both of you x
Meeli Sonn
This is very touching baby photo, filled with love!! I am tremendously sorry to hear about your loss. This does not happen very often anymore when my tears will roll down my cheeks. But I used to cry and I cryed very often 20 years ago, when I lost two beautiful kids. Their names were Mari and Leho. Now I can say their names but long time it was to painful even to think . Now I am alone without them and my part is only to miss. My best to you my friend and maybe this will console your pain when you can share!!
Meeli
dmcart
You are an angel yourself!! To have the gift of comforting people through your art….what a blessing! You express as much love in this job, as the little angel you have depicted….
Pure heart, you are.
Hugs to you!
Nathan Walraven
Wow, such a beautiful tribute! So beautiful!
Mar Silva
David, I am at a loss for words.
Agnes McGuinness
I looked at this earlier, and words failed me. It is so beautiful and so moving that I couldn’t find good enough words. Agnes xx
karenuk1969
What a heart-breaking story, but a beautiful photo, you did wonderful work & it is a great tribute to the poor baby. Sorry to hear about your own tragedy too. Hugs xxx
memaggie
How very adorable. Wonderful photography. Thank you for sharing this picture with me.
regards memaggie
Tracey Colon
Wow!
tkrosevear
what a most beautiful gift Jotham ;) Blessings to David too!!!
dmcart
I want to send the warmest hugs to all parents who had lost a child….it is so moving to read your testimonies, and also find that you are the ones around (I “knew” some of you already, without knowing about your loss) who most share the joys and happiness of life…. It makes me think how many times “I drown in a glass of water”.... I thank all of you for your strengh and love to all of us…
Crowmanic
Beautiful tribute and a genuine kind and generous response to the child’s father … the why and the how behind the image moves me far more than just the picture. Well-done, sincerely …
Christopher Bi...
its brilliant mr b!
eXposure
an outstanding heartfelt creation.
superb!
John Vandeven
Brilliant….
Sherry Osborn
Oh how sad! You did a great job hun. You should be proud!
Carol Barona
You are truly amazing! Wow, the story itself brought tears to my eyes and then to see what you did with it is stunning. What a wonderful thing to do. I am also sorry for the loss of your own Son.
John Fish
wow this is amazing. beautiful work and the story makes it just so moving.
funkyfacestudio
Oh I’m so sad and touched at the same time. What a beautiful baby and a beautiful work of art. It’s a treasure
Roslyn Slater
Such a beautiful tribute. You have touched many hearts through your outstanding work.
handprintz
Too cute !! wonderful work
tuffcookie
oh my dear i would just like to say that i know you have touched David in the most remarkable and beautiful way! thank you so much for creating this for David! He has suffered so much and I know this will give him great joy and love! THANK YOU :)
Connie Thomilson
You did the most wonderful thing a person can do, and you did it so well, god bless you..
Nancy Polanski
Mr. Navybrat…...reading all these comments, I see you have touched a multitude of hearts with this image! Please count my own among them. I think you have done an outstanding piece of work for my wonderful friend David Parkin. I’m very impressed by your talent. And I am very sorry for your personal loss. You and David have formed a strong bond. Your sons are responsible for that.
Nancy
Evita
Awesome work!!Congratulations on your feature!! :D
Nanagahma
Wow, this is amazing! What a wonderful job you did and for a very worthy cause. Did you paint this face onto the body, or how did you do this?
valzart
sweetscent62
I’m in awe Navybrat…. this is breathtaking. I think anyone who has lost a child can relate to this in a very profound way. I was in tears when I saw this too. Now..after composing myself ,I’m able to say well done on such a touching and beautiful tribute to David’s little man. Bless you both. Wendy xoxox
Michael Oubridge
Navybrat, please accept my sympathies also, this is such an amazing thing you have done for my mate David.
A delightful image for David to remind him of his precious Daniel.
Bless you at this time of year.
David Parkin
My friend, you know how much I admire and respect your work, as do a hell of a lot of people within this community.
Never did I imagine, not even in my dreams, that someone could have created such a thing of beauty. Whenever I think of my little Daniel, and it is often, many times a day, this is how I see him now and will to I die.
Could never thank you enough.
Love you man
-David
synthpaintann
So many posts, for this dear, dear Angel. Red Bubble Artists have great and generous hearts.Let us celebrate that too.
Dawnsky2
Oh,, bless,,heartbreaking,,
this is a most beautiful image, so very well done..
Rick & Deb Larson
WOW, there really isn’t much one can say, you have such an awesome talent and you’ve honored little Daniel’s life with this artistic creation. Our hearts go out to David and his family, and to you for the loss of your son ‘Allen Keith’ you are doing your son proud with your inspirational work!! Take Care!! MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Maria Medeiros
Beautiful work! Truly a sad story. My prayers go out to the family.
amarica
Wonderful and sad story about David and you and your children…now in God’s loving arms. Beautiful work Hun…Congratulations on being featured in the Angel Wings and Heaven group!!
Hawker
Fantastic work as usual
Sally Omar
SWEET ANGEL DANIEL … ALWAYS IN MY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mlynnd
This is so beautiful and touching. I’m sure that David loves it. Lynn
RoxyLust
HOW TOUCHING AND BEAUTIFUL XXX
van049
How very beautiful!! Wow, what a precious little angel!!
My condolences to Daniel and David..
Merry Christmas and May God bless you
abundantly throughout the coming New Year!!
CarolM
This story has also brought tears to my eyes. I just can’t imagine the pain of loosing a child. My Sister-in-Law and her husband lost their young boy when he was 7. He was hit by a car. It has to be one of the hardest things to accept. The pain never goes away. This image of David’s baby is beautiful and I’m sure he must be touched by it. You are truly a generous soul and the fact that you have also lost a son is heartbreaking. God Bless you both.
CATNIPMEOW
May you be blessed for this…........
David is one of the sweetest souls on here….....
Peace and light to you and yours
sunshine0
Wow, God has blessed you with an amazing talent! Your skill and imagination are showcased in this wonderful creation of David! This is a sad story and you have turned it into a precious memory!
mekea
Beautiful work and so touching! I’ve got goosebumps!!
PrairieRose
Good Heavens! This is truly a special image for David….........your artistry is extraordinary........... what a special work of art…............I am in AWE…........xo
David Parkin
I can’t help but keep coming back and reading the messages and have to say that I am moved by all of them.
red addiction
You are a blessing!! Mwahhhhhhh! love ya!
Kasey Cline
Incredible, as tears fall down my face. My boys are my universe and my heart out to anyone that has to lose there children!!! Amazing work Navybrat….I am always so amazed by your stuff and to David…WOW!!! He is your little angel now and always!!! WOW!!!
chasingsooz
This work really touches my heart. He truly is a christmas angel and my love goes out to those who miss him so much xox
Beautiful sensitive work by an artist with a heart as big as his talent.
Paola Jofre
BEAUTIFUL!!!! :)
Gary L. Suddath
I am without words and brought to tears….you are an outstanding person
Karin Taylor
so very heartbreaking
so very beautiful
janeymac
David’s letter to you brought me to tears , but what you have done with the photo is so prescious and beautiful. Wonderful work ! you are an angel ! thank you Jane
myoriginalsin
What a truly special person you are. A beautiful, precious image :)
Isa Rodriguez
oh sweet jesus.. you are so dear.. this darling has made me weep.. so so precious.. oh, you are such a kind loving soul.. thank you for your work , it touches my very core.. and we are hopefully better people foor viewing and being grateful every day.. hugs, Navy..
Lois Bryan
Jotham … you’re an angel yourself … this is one of the most moving and beautiful images I’ve ever seen … even without reading the story. Bless you … you’ve given David and all who see this a great gift.
clgoldfine
wow you did an amazing job… and such a wonderful reason to paint this portrait…. I think david will be so happy…...
Jacky
I’m at a loss for words…such a heartbraking story for both of you…
This is absolutely lovely and gorgeous work !!
Ellen
Impressive…..Very beautifully done….
Ciska
Navybrat, you have a great gift, a wonderful loving and caring soul, your work and what you do for others is priceless….Very beautiful indeed!!! xxx
Maybe you could go to HopeForChloe ’s site and do something special for her…God Bless You
eelsblueEllen
A fine thing you did for him. Wonderful results!
Antanas
great work
David Parkin
Hello,
I know I said it a few times all ready but feel I must once again thank all people for the messages in this thread about my little boy Daniel.
Thank you
-David
Tamme Marshall
OMG – I found this through someone else’s faves but this brought me to tears! You are a truly wonderful person to have done such an incredible work for this man. His little boy had a truly angelic face an fits perfectly as you’ve portrayed him. Wonderful work!! Sorry about your loss as well. Truly unfair to lose someone so young and innocent.
Rita H. Ireland
Wow!!!
PPPhotoArt
wow this is just amazing work and i understand fully how you 2 feel as i also lost a son but at least he was grown but it doesn’t make it any easier, bless you for doing this tremendous touching tribute, you are an angel yourself
Jonicool
Such a beautiful story and portrait work..priceless!
Matt Bottos
Hey NB… this is amazing! Well done !
navybrat replied
thanks matt!
Jean Hildebrant
Wonderful job on this. So moving. My heart goes out to both of you! I’m sure this is something he will treasure always!
Julie Thomas
wow… a truly amazing and inspiring work. You have done a wonderful job at turning this precious little boy into an angel… what a beautiful gift :)
Karen Cougan
OMG…..........I am in tears
xkc
David Parkin
Jotham, as soon as I seen it I ordered a large framed print. Over £120 with the postage. It just arrived 20 minutes ago. I’d have given every penny I’ve got. To me, it is priceless and the most important thing I own.
navybrat replied
bless ya mate!! take care and have a blessed holiday season!! luv ya man!!
navybrat replied
btw…how’d it look??
MichelleR
Wow!!! This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful work. This is a wonderful thing you did for David. You should be proud of yourself.
Lorna Gerard
Beautiful work, I am sorry for your loss, and also Davids, and know how you feel, as our son Adam died at 28,so we were very blessed to have him for that long. It is a wonderful thing to do to help someone through their loss. I believe in angels and feel Adam helps me in so many ways. Wishing you a wonderful loving Christmas and look forward to seeing your new works.
J. D. Adsit
On the front page, excellent :)
Christopher E...
totally outstanding shot!! congrats on home page feature!!
navybrat replied
thanks Christopher!! Merry Christmas!!
Debbie Sanders...
fantastic work. sorry for both your loses. know they are now angels in heaven.
Lois Bryan
OOOO OOO OOOOO!!!!! FRONT / HOME PAGE!!!! WHEEEEE!!!! Oh, I’m dancing around for joy!!!! What a thrill to see this beautiful image … right there for everyone to fall in love with!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Michael Oubridge
Congratulations on the Homepage feature, i know David will be choked up for sure.
JenniferB
What a heart breaking story, but your image is a beautiful tribute to baby Daniel.
BOBBYBABE
gorgeous!
Rosemaree
Congratulations Jotham for your front page feature on this Christmas day in Australia. May your Christmas day be fullof many blessings as you have given so many other such wonderful blessings with your amazing art…
With love my friend… Rosemaree
micmac
I’m speachless….....
Cheyenne
:( :( I’m so sorry to hear this, both for you and David. :( It must be incredibly hard to have something like that happen, I’d be devastated!
This is a really beautiful picture, I love the Angel wings, the cute little red lips, and those gorgeous eyes! Daniel was a beautiful, beautiful little Angel Baby. May God be with him now, :} This is just amazing, wonderful, I myself am Speechless as is Micmac. :)
AnnDixon
CONGRATULATIONS, this is so beautiful, such a gorgeous child, Merry Christmas,
AnnDixon
My Heart is with you this Christmas, I have only just read the information, I have lost a Grandchild, that was dreadful but to lose a child is even worse, thinking of you, hugs Ann
clarkey
This is such a beautiful image – Daniel is beautiful and you have really made him look like a baby Angel. I am so sorry to hear that Daniel passed away at such a young age – I lost a child a few hours after birth and have no photos of her. Congratulations on the Home Page Feature, very deserving.
DiEtte Henderson
This is just beautiful. I too have lived this kind of loss, my daughter Holly passed shortly after her birth in 2003. I truly believe I have a very special angel watching over me. I think of her every day, what a wonderful thing you have done here for David and his family. Just wonderful! Congrats on the home page feature!
paula whatley
OMG this is just amazing. Beautiful idea and beautiful work.
Rosy Kueng
Congratulations on your feature on Frontpage!!!! Your work is outstanding…wonderful what you have done for David!!! Joyful season Navybrat :O))
JoHadley
As a mother of 2 beautiful children, I can only imagine the loss of losing a child. David’s request to you, and the resulting work, is simply amazing. To have asked you to do this I would think would have been difficult. Having suffered the same grief I imagine creating this masterpiece must have also been somewhat difficult for you, as a father, as an artist. You are a truly blessed person – not only for your talent, but for the beautiful soul you clearly have. Thank you for sharing your work, and David’s angel, with the RB community. I feel truly blessed to have been able to share in not only your work, but David’s – and everyone’s – reaction to your work, to your inner beauty. God bless. xx
DarkStars
Absolutely Beautiful :)
djsmith70
You have an amazing talent. This is precious.
Jennifer Potter
It’s amazing to see how your art so deeply affects people. You are truly a gifted and brilliant person. I hope you will continue to delight and inspire us for many years to come. Bravo!! – Dawn
lorilee
What a wonderful tribute and testimony of this precious little boy!!!!!! Heaven is smiling!!
cdudak
Awesome work here
Kevin Kroeker
This brought tears to my eyes… beautiful work.
Béla Török
This work is so beautiful, Jotham and the stories related to image are really touching.You are a very talented artist, able to bring smile on faces and happiness in homes! Happy New Year!!!
Heavenandus777
Oh My Goodness this is Absolutely Beautiful Navybrat, You are Amazing, I wish you could do one of my Little Girl Abby. I Just Put a Journal up asking if someone would like to do one for me
navybrat replied
sure…it’ll be my pleasure. send me abby’s pic to jokiargu32@hotmail.com
Glenna Walker
This is beautiful…all I have of my twin son Joshua is pictures with breathing tubes and wires…he was only 13 months when he died…we never got to bring him home from the hospital…I would love to have something of him for my surviving twin to have of his brother.
navybrat replied
i’d be glad to do a pic of him…..send me a high res picture to jokiargu32@hotmail.com
thanks!
Heavenandus777
Thank you Hunny it should be in your Inbox…....
Hugs
ANNA
Maureen Bloesch
so beautifully done…truly an angel :>)xx
Amy-lee Foley
Wow very touching and emotional piece
You’v done soo well with the image, its just amazingly adorable
Awesome work Navybrat well done :o)
MelanieSpeaks
Beautiful…
Auntymazza
This is so amazing, you must be a wonderful person
missashapoopoo
So sorry for your loss and Davids…this is so beautiful, i see and feel the love you put into this pic…your AMAZING!! :)
Naomi Mawson
I hardly know what to say …. what a truly beautiful image.
Beve Brown-Clark
Heartfelt storyline…truely moving work from your soul…you are a gift too many…keep up the incredible gift you have…stunning composite…:^)
janfoster
absolutely wonderful
linifer
Incredible….. love
Wendi Donaldson
Navybrat, what incredible skill you have to be able to create such gifts for others. This is indeed the most beautiful gift you could give to David, our beloved friend….who, like yourself, has suffered an indescribable and unimaginable loss. You are both amazing gentlemen to do what you do for others….. BLESS YOU both!
Visual Inspi...
I rember seeing this baby and thinking that this is the most beautiful little angle.. I didn’t even know he was Daniels.. this is priceless… such a wonderful thing.. rhonda
Helene Kippert
What a wonderful thing you have done for david – a gift of healing…
Shelly Hiebert
This is such and incredible work of art and such a beautiful thing to have done for David :)
laureenr
This is just so beautiful and the story behind it is so moving. Thank you for sharing that.
Cheri Perry
What a magnificent piece. Excellent work.
Cheri Perry
A lovely page dedication to Daniel too…I love that song, Tears in Heaven, I played that at my fathers services when he passed away. Daniel is a beautiful child and I am so so sorry for your loss. He is waiting for you for the day you join him. :) He is happy and I am sure well cared for up there and with no pain.
Cheri Perry
Sorry, I didn’t read that it was for someone else. You did a fantastic job with the photo. I am sure David loved it.
Sheila Pasket
Absolutely amazing!!! You have incredible talent!!!
Keeli
Beautifully done, a true gift!
mimi yoon
oh my gosh…. you are a genius…. this is way too incredibly beautiful…
lindamiller
Bless you my dear friend How sad you lost this precious little gift from God. What a beautiful baby:)
Rhenastarr
Heartbreakingly, incredibly beautiful. What a wonderful gift you have bestowed. You use your incredible talent in such a beautiful loving way. My sympathy to the both of you.
Barbara Anderson
So sorry for the lost of the childen, Beautiful image, amazing work.
Jodie Johnson
wow, how moving. I’m lost for words
ZoeMcduncan
Lovely
David Parkin
I often come here and read the comments. They move me.
sunshyn256
i just want tostart bawling! its beutiful! he is beautiful! some friends just lost a baby, so its incredibly touchng to see this!
Karen Tillotson
My heart breaks for you both. This is beautiful…a wonderful tribute….so wonderful.
Elana Bailey
My heart goes out to you both, navybrat and David. What a precious work of art this is of baby Daniel. I can’t even begin to imagine the immense pain and grief that you must feel to lose a baby or child. My thoughts are with you both and your families.
Cynthia Lund T...
I just found out about All This today, through David’s posting.
This is a stunning piece and a once-in-a-lifetime gift.
And for you, I offer peace to your own heart reading your story.
We lost our dear niece at 18 months and many of my pieces are influenced by that.
Life.
What a strange place sometimes.
I am warmed by the Presence of people like YOU.
RealPainter
loveeeeeeeee it only…....great shot….....MORE-
—-—>RealPainter
i didnt read the side sorry…....... im in a hurry…...i did read it though now, and words cant say im sorry….....enough to help at all…....so i dont know what to say…unless you have gone thru something like that…....i cant say i understand….....i can try…i pray for your friend peace, and encouragement, and a touch from God in this situation, still sorry to hear about it.
Mark Allen
Wonderful work, it makes me cry…
raindancerwoman
That is so beautiful..
Virginia McGowan
heart renching to loose children, what a superb talented photo and memory. rb put his on the images ? so we could see it ,,,
Sharon Mau
marro 16 days ago
wow nice angel
Sunnygirl 13 days ago
David you are so brave, what a beautiful picture of Daniel, fantastic job!
Belinda Fletcher 2 days ago
This is just divine. Considering it took me almost an hour to leave a comment, I know I am not the only one. Such a precious picture. Instant favourite. I can’t express in words how beautiful this is. Love Bin