| Location | Watford |
| Age | 15 years |
| Date of Birth | 16/07/1993 |
| Date of Death | 06/10/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,991 since 22/05/2009 |
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PLEASE READ - I AM ON HOLIDAY FROM 5TH - 22ND NOVEMBER WITH NO INTERNET ACCESS SO WON'T BE ABLE TO
LIGHT CANDLES BUT YOU AND YOUR ANGELS WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO LIGHTS CANDLES
FOR MY LOVELY RACHEL XX
Rachel, "This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you."
My beautiful daughter Rachel ended her life on 6th October 2008. We had no idea of the pain she was
suffering as she told noone but her diary. Rachel was so gentle, sensitive and funny. She was truly
beautiful, inside and out. She was so special and loved by everyone.
My heart is broken and I would give anything to have one more day with her, to tell her that none of
the things she was worrying about were worth leaving this world for.
Another greiving mum wrote the poem below and I try hard to aspire to her words, as I know Rachel
would want me to. She has given her permission for me to put this on Rachel's memorial. Thank you
Penny.
Just for today I will try to live through the next 24 hours
and not expect to get over my child's death,
but instead learn to live with it, just one day at a time.
Just for today I will remember my child's life, not just her death,
and bask in the comfort of all those treasured days
and moments we shared.
Just for today I will forgive the people
who didn't help or comfort me the way I needed them to.
They truly did not know how.
Just for today I will smile no matter how much I hurt on the inside,
for maybe if I smile a little,
my heart will soften and I will begin to heal.
Just for today I will reach out to comfort a relative or friend of my child,
for they are hurting too,
and perhaps we can help each other.
Just for today I will free myself from my self-inflicted burden of guilt,
for deep in my heart I know if there was anything in this world
I could of done to save my child from death,
I would have done it.
Just for today I will honour my child's memory
by doing something with another child
because I know that would make my own child proud.
Just for today I will offer my hand in friendship
to another bereaved parent
for I do know how they feel.
Just for today when my heart feels like breaking,
I will stop and remember that grief is the price we pay for loving
and the only reason I hurt is because
I had the privilege of loving so much
Just for today I will not compare myself with others.
I am fortunate to be who I am
and have had my child for as long as I did.
Just for today I will allow myself to be happy,
for I know that I am not deserting her by living on.
Just for today I will accept that I did not die when my child did,
my life did go on,
and I am the only one who can make that life worthwhile once more.
by Penny Cartier -Melissa Cartier's mother
Just letting you know I was here
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to leave you some love xx
⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰ ⊱☆⊰
I know your heart is breaking
And your eyes are filled with tears
But I ask you not to cry for me
Because your smile is so dear
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My time has come to go
To heaven up above
Where there’s no more pain and suffering
It’s peaceful like a dove
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I’ll save a place right next to me
In our castle past the gates
Until its time for you to join me
God and I will wait
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~Annamarie Pridgen~
♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥
Weep not for me
Now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
Not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
And being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
And throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
And we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
As I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
Help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
And the song of a bird.
I am moonbeams in a midnight sky
And a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
And freshly-fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
And a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
A gentle touch
A warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always.
♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥ ︽♥
Kirsti
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Beautiful memories are wonderful things,
They last through the longest day
They never wear out, they never get lost,
And can never be taken away.
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☆ .•* ☆ *•.Sending extra love today because I won’t be in to see you until Monday. Madison and I are going away for a few days .... so lots of love for today ♥♥♥ for tomorrow ♥ ♥♥ and for the weekend ☆ .•* ☆ *•.God bless ☆ .•* ☆ *•.
❤
I know it’s hard and painful now
And your heart is truly breaking
But I just wanted you to know
As time goes on it will stop aching
I did not leave you there alone
I’m closer now than ever
I’m in your thoughts
Your mind and dreams
I’ll be with you forever
❤
Unknown
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
I see beyond my vision
I hear beyond my range
I feel beyond my senses
And it doesn't seem so strange.
There's a language of enchantment
We all should recognize
Including naming angels
We can't see before our eyes.
They hover all around us
While guiding.... teaching.... keeping
Offer strength when we are weakest
And sympathy while weeping.
I may never see an angel
But I know that they exist
For, at just the time I've needed one
I've felt an angel's kiss!
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ❤Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
by Beverly Walker
Some day there will be no tears,
For they will be wiped away.
I will hold on to that promise.
As I live each and everyday.
Someday we will meet again,
Though heaven keeps us apart.
For you will always be with me,
I shall carry you in my heart!
Someday we will share joy again,
When I join you in eternity.
But for now you will always be to me,
A precious memory.
Deborah J. Birdoes
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Imagine if you would, the clouds floating by,
They are not really clouds, but angels in the sky.
*♥*
With beautiful smiles upon all of their lips,
They drink from the fountain of life with refreshing sips.
*♥*
And imagine the glows on each smiling face,
Because there is no hatred up there not even a trace.
*♥*
They have golden halos atop glimmering hair,
Plucking stars from the heavens to use for their chairs.
*♥*
They wear gowns made of stardust trimmed in silver and gold,
Each one is ageless living in a home where they never grow old.
*♥*
Do not be surprised when the clouds are not clouds any more,
But the angels sent by Jesus to hold open heavens door.
*♥*
Smiling as they say, "Jesus wants you to come in,"
"He loves you so much He died for your sins."
*♥*
Are you looking at the clouds as they slowly float by?
Hey! Those aren't really clouds, they're angels in the sky!
*♥*
by Martha Carr
11.15.2000
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
Footsteps of Angels
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When your heart climbs a mountain,
And your soul finds a sweet peace.
Then you hear footsteps of angels,
You're heart beat is increased.
When Your eyes see what you have been,
And changes now and then.
You have heard footsteps of angels,
As you begin to grin.
Your heart melts at the site of a blind child,
Bending down, giving him a hand.
You feel a lift from heaven,
And join in with their band.
When the sea calls your name,
As you stare out over it's shore.
Admiring it's beauty and knowing what it is for,
It is really angels at your heart's outside door.
When life you give for all you care,
And time for you is late.
Just listen for angels footsteps,
They will carry you to heaven's gate.
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Copyright 1998, Donald D. Campbell.
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