Andrew Michael (Andy) O'Donnell

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Love You Dad. Will be thinking of you always. xx

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Dad, words can never describe how I'm feeling inside or the anger that's running through my veins . I feel robbed. My anger builds ever day ! I just don't understand how they could fuck up so bad I still feel like I'm dreaming, it just doesn't feel real & I don't no how to take it. I hate showing emotion ( guess I no who I got that off ) I just ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Time does not stand still or slow down to allow us to reflect. 3 months have now passed Andy and I still find it hard to come to terms that you are no longer with us. The acorns are falling from the trees and this makes me smile. Love Chris

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I will always remember you

🕯 Jody O'Donnell lit a candle My darling my love, missing you doesn't begin to describe how I feel. Searching for meaning in life. Your strength and love will guide me.

Dad These last 6 months you have missed out on so much .i went to Fiji for Ash's wedding she looked amazing n Kane's dad Rod well his the spitting personality of you so it was hard ... Hard knowing that when I get married your not gona be their to walk me down the aisle . For Matt to ask your permission. And to of seen your smile... Guess we can'...more

Dad These last 6 months you have missed out on so much .i went to Fiji for Ash's wedding she looked amazing n Kane's dad Rod well his the spitting personality of you so it was hard ... Hard knowing that when I get married your not gona be their to walk me down the aisle . For Matt to ask your permission. And to of seen your smile... Guess we can'...more

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🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle

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🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy. 9 months today. Life goes on but you know that every day you are remembered with love how could you not be. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, another month as passed. It is time to think about Christmas as make preparations its going to be a tough one knowing that it will be our first without you. Missing You every day. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy. Its been 11 months now and it is still no easier. Still thinking of you every day. I read an article today about seasons for mourning, a season for tears, a season for laughter a season of love.. the seasons of life. No season is set in days, months or years they are as long as they need to be. So true. ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Today is a day of reflection and of how 12 months ago our lives changed forever. We survived yesterday as we know we would, but it was not the same and never will be. I love you Andy and I miss you terribly. So my candle is lit and quietly my tears will flow and prayers have been offered as you journey...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Happy Australia Day Andy. The acorns are falling again so I collected some new ones for your candle. After our little "'talk" I am feeling lighter and ready to move forward. Still missing you. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hello Andy, Its the 26th again and you are always close to my thoughts at this time. Autumn is just around the corner and the mornings are already feeling "fresh". Missing you but carrying on. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy. Thinking of you today and most days actually. The 26th comes around too fast and every time it does it makes time further away from your passing from your earthly life. But you are not forgotten. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Happy Easter Andy - Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy - The 26th has arrived again. You were in my thoughts as always and your candle burnt brightly all day. Miss You. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy 17 months today and it is still not any easier. I collected some new acorns for your candle and smile to myself. I am sure anyone looking will think that I am nuts. Miss you. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy - Remembering you with love on your birthday. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy - Its 18 months today. Saw a picture that Ashley posted on his facebook page - Well it did not half look like you - another way we are reminded that you are still here. Miss You still. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hello again Andy - 19 month today but it still does not get any easier. Miss you. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its the 26th of the month again. This month we had family birthdays and celebrated Hayden's 1st Birthday. Not everyone could make it but you were missing and missed. Love You and miss you more at these times.

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its that time again - the 26th - I got the chance to really smile this month, it is Daniel and Sarah's birthday and they both chose a simple family dinner to celebrate it. It feels complete when they are home and around our dining table and the laughter makes me "whole". I wonder if you see Aunty Pat...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, another month has passed. Mum was saying yesterday that she was putting her names together for the prayers for the deceased for November = the list is getting longer. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Love You and Miss You - Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its been happy news for this month, Kev and Halee have welcomed their 2nd child Benjamin Rory. He is so cute and then the 26th came and it was time to remember you again - although you are never far from my thoughts. 1 month to Christmas - hoping for a easier time this year. Love You and miss you ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Remembering you with love today Andy. Christmas Day was celebrated at our family home. I know you were there especially when the subject of our backyard cricket game became a topic of discussion. Today, after prayers are said for you at Church, I will come and visit you but cannot hug or kiss you and wish you M...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Happy Australia Day Andy. I wonder if Mick is with you and Dad and Grandad in celebration this year. I hope so. We will gather on Saturday to remember Mick and no doubt you will be in our conversations too. I hope you were proud of Jody last Tuesday as I know I was. Seeing all your lookalike brothers was hard...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, I am a little late this month - have been away and not on a devise I can put your notice on. Saw amazing and depressing sights in Manilla but as always around the 26th my thoughs go to you. Before I left I noticed that the acorns are falling again. I will have to get some new ones for the table. Mi...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, well this month has been a mountain of happy news. Kazz and Aaron will be settling their home soon and another chapter begins for them. Renae is experiencing such wonderful moments with Mitch and his schooling, Sammi is all abuzz with her coffee job and Steven grows more and more like you every day. Jo...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Anzac Day was yesterday and there were wonderful commemorative ceremonies everywhere with people remembering their loved ones lost in war. Losing any of our loved ones is hard, I feel it for you every day, I could not imagine losing a loved one in battle. One of our young friends celebrated his coming ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Anzac Day was yesterday and there were wonderful commemorative ceremonies everywhere with people remembering their loved ones lost in war. Losing any of our loved ones is hard, I feel it for you every day, I could not imagine losing a loved one in battle. One of our young friends celebrated his coming ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, As you know, May saw the celebration of Steven's 21st. I am sure you are so proud of who he is becoming. I cannot help but see you in him, his looks, some of his speech and its a happy reminder that you live on and always will to those who love you. Miss You, Love You, Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Remembering you on your 49th Birthday Andy. You came to my thoughts many times during today and that is probably why today was a bit more of a struggle. Your candle is lit but I will be the one blowing it out later tonight. Love You.... Miss You.... Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, well the month of June is always a big celebration month for birthdays, yours, Sammi & Kaz, Mums Adams, Kirstens and whilst it is easy to send birthday wishes, there is someone missing in the celebrations - YOU. Its been 2 1/2 years since your passing, but it feels like yesterday and you are never far...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its been another month that has passed by. I accept life has to go on but there are the days where I wish for "one more day". You must be so proud of your children and their achievements. I know I smile alot when I see their facebook posts and I am so happy for Jody and all the new things she is tryi...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its August and mum finally came to visit you. We were at the cemetery to say Goodbye to Charlie Gibson and I gently asked the question as I had on many times whether mum wanted to see you. I was so pleased when she finally said "yes". There were tears as expected for seeing your memorial only made it re...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its September and the warmth is returning. I have been drawn to the family picture of Adam's & Sarah's wedding and as I see you standing at the back looking out, this is what I envisage you are doing now, standing in the background and watching over everyone. It makes me smile and sad at the same time...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, October is here. Jody has let us know that we still have to wait 12 more months before your hearing - The court system really is horrid when families have to wait so long.for answers. That is all we want and to know that steps are in place to avoid other families suffering. Miss you. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy. November has arrived bringing the reality that it is now 35 months since you have not been with us in person but you are with me everyday in my thoughts. The candle has been lit and sits next to the window as a beacon. Miss You. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy. Well it is that time of the year again, December, the time where we think back to the event that changed our lives forever 26th December, the day you left us behind. This year felt a little different for me, a little easier I suppose you could say. Your brothers and Jeff and extras had a fun golf day ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Happy Australia Day Andy. Its a lovely sunny summers day but as always, my thoughts turn to remembering you. Answers are soon coming Andy and our only hope is that changes will be made to the way doctors see patients at the hospital and never take every case as an "in the box" type case and treat them with the sa...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy,February is here. Your inquest was held and I feel that with the panel doctors a few more answers and insights were given into what you had and how it worked to your detriment. The doctor you saw at the hospital though, I can understand it when Jody says he gave you no answers and no guidance. I think t...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, It is March and I am a couple of days later than normal, so I say Happy Easter. You have no doubt seen Mum has had her cataract surgery to one eye and it is wonderful to see her reaction to seeing everything again, even my grey hair, which she certainly pointed out. We have had a couple of family gat...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, April is here and this month saw another day of court proceedings. It was hard to sit in the courtroom and listen to the people representing the hospital saying they did everything "right". If they did, there may have been a different outcome to the 26th December. Life for us must go on, and you are r...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, May is here and that means what should have been your 50th Birthday is just around the corner. Pensive thoughts fill my mind of what could have been, but I will draw on the happy memories of times past spent and do the only thing I can do for you now - offer prayers and light a candle in remembrance....more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Happy 50th Birthday Andy - Your family is gathering together today to have a few drinks and remember you on what would have been your 50th Birthday. You children have posted their messages of love and quite right too for you are that type of guy that a person could not help but love you. I took mum to see you a...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, well it is nearly the end of June. Winter has certainly shown her presence but It is just the best time to light the fire heater and soak up the warm air while watching the rain fall and wind blow outside. Your gorgeous girls celebrated their birthdays and I know you would be so proud of their achieveme...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, here we are, the 26th again. I now have your photos in several places including the 50th birthday pic I created and at home so I get to see that smirky face everyday and I it makes me smile and keeps me knowing that you are not going to be forgotten. June has certainly been a cold and wet on, like the ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, sorry I am late writing to you this month. Winter has certainly been a reminder of winters of my childhood, lots of white crunchy grass in the mornings and days and nights where hanging over the fire to warm up feels cozy. I hope you are close to Jody at this time Andy as she encounters meetings and ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Spring has arrived and the usual busy month of birthdays have been. The warmth in the sun reminds us that a new season has started and all the flowers are beginning to show themselves and bring colour to the gardens and parks. There is still no word from the Coroners Office as to when the outcome of yo...more

🕯 Sammi O'Donnell lit a candle Well Dad, Tomorrow it all begins DISAPPOINTED FACE And we have to re-live this burden to defend your name and the way you were treated . Give us the strength to get past this week. I love you & I miss you so much Xx

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its October and what a week for Jody and the kids on Monday. I know you were with them all and when the final decision was made, the weight that hung heavily was lifted. It was heartening to hear that changes have been made and that hopefully no other family will have to encounter the same in the f...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its November and only a month until your death anniversary. The one good thing about this year closing is that the results of your inquest have been released. As expected from the hearing, the hospital hides behind its "we followed our protocols" but protocols still cause unnecessary deaths. At ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Jan 26th 2017, Australia Day. Jeff & I just celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary but as will always be, it should have been your anniversary the day before. I sent a message of love to Jody to let her know I remember and your picture is in the family wedding frame so i will not forget, Love is al...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey there Andy, 26th February 2017 and what a wonderful month it was with the happy news that Kazz and Aaron are engaged. That bitter sweet moment that you are happy there is going to be a wedding but it means you wont be there for that moment every father wants to do; that is to, take their little girl down the...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, so its the 26th March 2017. I caught up with your beautiful girls this month at Halee's hens afternoon. I know you would be just so proud of them Andy, they are living life and enjoying what they are doing and of course weddings are now a little of the chatter. Got me a couple of photos to for your f...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, April 2017: Life can be so uncertain sometimes and changes to our nice straight path happen to enable us to readjust our thoughts and plans. A happy time awaits us with Kevin and Halee's upcoming wedding. A chance for the family to be together in celebration. I know you and Dad will be with us, just no...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, May 2017. We had a lovely celebration for Kevin and Halee on their wedding day. The family photos look lovely but no longer complete without you and Dad but it is one that will still be cherished by all of us and we know that you were close to us that day. The days are getting cooler now and winter i...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle 5th June 2017 - Remembering you today on your 51st Birthday but remembering you every day... Miss You, Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, June 2017 a busy birthday month in the O'Donnell household. Your girls are now 27 and just a couple of wonderful ladies each showing their own style and individuality, then Mum turned 77 and I truly treasure every day she is still here with us and then our "baby" brother turned 36, now that makes me ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy its July. Its been a mild winter so far with not many rainy days as such but lots of cool mornings with the old "crunchy grass" bringing back lots of sweet memories of getting the feet absolutely soaking walking to school as I stomped through the grasslands and footy Sunday following you boys around with...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its August and it has been a month of family birthdays and remembrances. I am so blessed that I was able to go to Mass on the 10th with Mum and have Mass said for Dad. I still cannot believe it is now 24 years that he has gone but it is the day that life takes you back and stands quietly for a short ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, September is here. A month of birthdays all around us. Mum is funny - in making sure she is trying to post everyones birthday card on time. The weather is typical Spring, warm one day and the blossoms on the trees exploding, then the next reminding us not quite yet with rain and winds. it is has al...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hay Andy, its October already, the year seems to have its skates on at this time of year rolling faster to December. I have had a candle lit for the past month for our priest, Fr Michael, but with my prayers are all my family here and no longer here. 2017 seems to have been a challenging time for relationship...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Well November is nearly gone and the summers warmth has certainly joined us. Jody's mum has given Jody and the kids a bit of a scare having to go into hospital. I am sure Jody does not want to face any sad news at this time of year if it can be avoided. Mum is keeping as well as she is able to. ...more

🌷 Christine Huysmans gave a flower Happy Australia Day Andy, So what an exciting and happy last couple of months for the O'Donnells. Jody sharing her wonderful news that her happiness with Mario is now blessed by marriage and Kevvy and Halee welcoming early but safe arrival of Brody. So the legacy for Frank and Pauline O'Donnell is now 8 childr...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, I am a little late for my February posting (March 4th), It is not that I forget you, because I do not, I just forgot to login. So its now Autumn and the leaves are falling filling the nature strips and gardens, still tempted to "kick up the leaves" even at my age as I just love to hear that crunchy s...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its truly is Autumn in full swing, you feel the cool crisp mornings which are certainly a little darker when getting up for work. I cannot believe your little man Mitch is going to be 9 soon. Renae is doing the countdown on facebook and posting reflective photos of days gone by. I love watching him i...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its April It would have been Dad's 80th Birthday on the 22nd and Mum and Dad's 56 Wedding Anniversary on the 23rd, so silently offered memorial prayers and put a fb post with a birthday cake for Dad. My quilts came back from the quilters this month and the one called "Autumn Joy" has quilted on it my...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its May and I am watching Steve, Sammi & Matt off on their adventures. Jody has also been travelling around with Mario and living life as it should be. We received' Kazz's save the date card this month so also watching the happy moments of her upcoming wedding coming together. You would be so proud o...more

🌷 Christine Huysmans gave a flower Remembering you Andy on your 52nd Birthday. Miss you everyday. Love Chris

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its June and we have the month of birthdays for celebration so lots of good wishes going around. Sammi & Matt appear to be having a wonderful time on their adventure and the others are also doing well. Its a bit of a sad day writing this one but no a day that wasn't expected. You are often in my tho...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its July and what a horrible month it has been for the family. A marriage breakdown and Halee being diagnosed with leukemia. The family is rocked by both, Kevvy has a wonderful support team about him in managing the boys whilst Halee is in hospital. I'm packing and filtering 36 years of memories. ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its August and the month has been a mix of happy and sad news. Sammi & Matt have announced their engagement after they came back from their trip and we so celebrate this happy event. Halee's 1st round of treatment is showing promising signs and she is currently undertaking her 2nd round. I have bee...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, It is now September and spring has began to show itself, the weather is warming and the blossoms are on the trees and the spring flowers are bursting with fragrance. It has now been 3 months since my separation from Jeff and nearly a month since I left the house. I am beginning to settle into my temp...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, October is here and it makes you wonder where the year has gone. Its been a mixed month again. We had the fundraiser for Halee so it was nice to see the family, but to face Rory and say how sorry we are for Gina's passing. Halee continues her fight to beat her cancer and Kev shows his amazing streng...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its November and 1 month away from your anniversary. We had a lovely day on Sunday celebrating Sammi & Matt's engagement and it was lovely catching up with the O'Donnell gang that was there and also catching up with Jody again. She looks happy Andy and I know you can see that she is in loving hands ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, so its the 26th of December and today as we have for the last 6 years now remember fondly Andrew, a husband, father, brother and friend. You are missed every day and loved, cherished and remembered fondly. A glass or two will be raised by your mates, no doubt a joke or two exchanged, a flower or two ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Happy Australia Day 2019. It has been a simple month. I have been on leave and just catching up with friends. Our anniversarys have passed quietly this year, yours... because and mine as there is no more of a marriage to celebrate. However, I have decided that I will still celebrate 24 January and...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy. February was a busy month. Your little Kazz got married and was a beautiful bride. It was a lovely day for her and Aaron and in such a beautiful setting. The token picture of you around Kazz's bouquet was just right for we all know you were there with us and what a beautiful tribute that all your chi...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, March has arrived with its cool autumn mornings. It was Sammi's turn to get married this month and again it was a beautiful day, simple, elegant and full of Sammi and Matt moments. Sammi was a beautiful bride Andy and like Kazz, she also had a token picture of you wrapped around her bouquet so you we...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its April. It has been a busy month for Easter celebrations, birthday and birthday remembrances. The Easter Celebrations were wonder at HFD and the crowd numbers were very good also. Praises sing: Jesus has risen for us. Next, Your beautiful baby girl Renae turned 30 and we know you were there f...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its May, the Autumn has been a mild one but the mornings are becoming fresher and you can feel the cool winter is just around the corner. Its been a quiet month, but your baby boy had another birthday and is now travelling and the posts and feedback is that he is having a lovely time. I have had so...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle I choose the gold candle today to celebrate and remember your birthday. So a BIG Happy Birthday Andy. Hugs, Christine

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, well June is nearly over and it has been a big month. Sarah & Liam announced an engagement which for me was a happy and sad time, all happy for them though and i look forward to see their plans unfold. There was your birthday to remember, the twins, mum turned 79, Adam and Kirstens too. There was ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its July and what an exciting month it has been for news. Your baby girl is having a baby- So excited. I think it is still under wraps as not everyone has been told, so shhhhh keep it a secret for a little while longer eh!. Halee keeps getting stronger too. Winter is a real mixed bag this year of ...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its August, the weather is fining up and you can feel the warmth returning in the sun. Still no resolution for me, still waiting for a settlement, still a nomad but should not be too much longer and I am starting to make plans and feeling hopeful. Your kids are travelling in one way or another and Mitc...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, its September and as usual a busy month for birthdays in the family. Kazz, Sammi and Steve have been holidaying and seeing the world and their photos have been amazing. Spring is bringing all the beauty to the gardens and the warm sun certainly warms the bones. Still no resolution for me, but things...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, I'm a little late for my October posting; its early November. October was such a busy month with finally settlement occuring allowing me now to move forward, look for a new home and plan 2020. It feels good and free. I celebrated Diwali by lighting the little candle given to me by a friend and you glow...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle 26th December has arrived again. Mum and I have been to church, been to visit you at the cemetery. I cannot believe it is now 7 years. You are not forgotten, that will never happen. 2020 is going to be a beautiful year with a new baby being added to your family. Exciting... yes, as a baby always promotes ho...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Hey Andy, Its April and it has been a busy 4 months. Congratulations on becoming a Poppy again. Levi is so cute and Kazz is going to be an amazing mum. I am now in my new home and settling in well, doing little things to put my own stamp on it. The family are otherwise all well. The acorns are scattering t...more

🕯 Christine Huysmans lit a candle Happy Birthday Andy. Still missing you every day. Hugs, Chris