OAK
He’s my Strength! He’s my will!
6 months into my incarceration our first child was born.
A name I chose “OAK” for its beauty and strength. Unbeknown to Oak, he makes everything I have to endure bearable.
There have been a growing number of people asking after him, so I’ve chosen some of my favorite photo’s of him for you all to enjoy.
These photos are so precious to me because for the vast majority of his life this is the only way I’ve been able to watch my wonderful little son grow up.
There will be plenty more to come so I will add new photo’s as he grows after his namesake.
Soon after his birth (October 2003)
Oak in the arms of my lovely wife Lek family and friends in her home town in north eastern Thailand, give their blessings at a good luck ceremony “Thai Style” to “The little Oak” oblivious to all the attention
Lek and Oak (only months old)
About to depart on his first 1.000 kilometers round bus journey from their home town to visit me at prison
“Oak” Cute little chap!
All refreshed and excited at the thought of seeing his dad after a quick stop at a hotel in Bangkok
Oak and Lek
Outside the prison after our visit
“Can’t figure out why my dad isn’t coming home with us”.
September 2005
my sister Paula and my Mum first time meeting in Bangkok
Left to right my sister Paula, Lek’s mum, Lek and Oak riding the elephant, my mum and in front of her Stam and Stev my step sons.
September 2005
My mum holding Oak her grandson
October 8th 2004
Lek with Oak on his 1st birthday at home in Thailand
Thailand 2005 Worrying Times!
Oak’s admitted to hospital and kept in for 3 days with a high fever, vomiting and severe diarrhea.
After receiving a letter from Lek telling me Oak had been admitted to hospital, I spent what became the 2 longest weeks of my life worrying and waiting for more news. Before finally getting another letter from Lek saying Oak was okay, to my great relief!
Bangkwang Prison Thailand 2005
One of the only 2 contact visits allowed per year left to right Gee and George (my 2 best mate’s) Me holding little Oak, Lek holding Georgia their daughter and Stam.
Oak” (Thailand 2005)
Contend all day at home to play alone in the sand
September 2005 Just back in Thailand England
Our last contact visit of the year together at Bangkwang prison. Time to catch up and tell me how much they both enjoyed their holiday with all my family.
October 8th 2005
Oak on his 2nd birthday at home in Thailand
“Bonny and Clyde ”, at home in north east Thailand
Oak” and his cousin “New” What a cute couple they are!
June 2006 Oaks first day at nursery school.
Oak insists he takes his bucket and to this day refuses to let anybody cut his hair, Handsome Bugger!, Just like his dad!
October 2006 Thailand
Oak back home after a 2 day visit to see his dad. “Love you Dad”
2007 February. Lek and Oak at home in Thailand
2007 February. Oak in the traditional North Eastern Thailand cotton suit at his local Village
2007 March. “Oak”, “All these Teddies still don’t replace my dad”.
2007 March Oak finally consented to a hair cut before going to the village fair in Thailand
Oak back home after a 2 day visit to see his dad. “Love you Dad”
2007 February. Lek and Oak at home in
2007 February. Oak in the traditional North Eastern Thailand cotton suit at his local Village
2007 March. “Oak”, “All these Teddies still don’t replace my dad”.
2007 March Oak finally consented to a hair cut before going to the village fair in
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