| Location | Watford |
| Age | 15 years |
| Date of Birth | 16/07/1993 |
| Date of Death | 06/10/2008 |
| Visitors | 8,085 since 22/05/2009 |
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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.
Penny Cartier wrote the poem below and she has given her permission for me to put this on Rachel's
memorial.
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
•:*:• ★ •:*: • Goodnight Beautiful Angel •:*:• ★ •:*: •
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♥ With Love ♥
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A candle glows in memory
Of one we love so dear
The light will shine for eternity
And keep you forever near
While you sleep safe in heaven
Our memories we will keep
Every day we will think of you
And thank God up above
He gave you us for a short while
To share our life and love
As each day passes we will miss you
As each day passes we will care
As each day passes we will love you
Waiting for the day
When we will join you in heaven above
And be surrounded by eternal love
Copyright© Leza 17/2/2010
★ Precious Angel ★
★ Just Dropping By To Say Goodnight ★
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★ Wish You Sweet Dreams ★
★ God Bless ★
★ Sleep Tight ★
♥Close to You♥
I am not that far away;
I'm the song that summer sings;
The fragrance of the flowers;
The joy that sunshine brings.
I am in the air you breathe;
In the wind that's softly blowing;
I'm in the mountain streams
Where the water's gently flowing.
I speak to you of love,
In the songs we called our own;
Hear me as I whisper,
"There's no need to feel alone."
Way beyond the moon and stars,
My spirit's flying free:
I'm often close beside you
And in everything you see.
Wipe away your grieving tears,
Ere you go to sleep tonight;
For we'll meet again one day
In a world of love and light.
Copyright Marian Jones 7/04
IN LOVING MEMORY OF RACHEL
I’ve seen my love; I’ve seen her pass,
She walks with such a grace.
She turned and smiled across at me,
The sun upon her face.
And I could swear I caught the scent,
The fragrance of her hair.
Could I believe – should I believe,
Her spirit blessed me there?
Her eyes so bright, they shone with love,
No pain to cloud them now,
And when she laughed, no line was seen,
Across that perfect brow.
Oh love, if you would only wait,
Beyond the tears and pain,
We’ll walk together, hand in hand,
In love,
In peace,
Again.
XXX XXX XXX
When I Get To Heaven
by Emily McAdams
At last I reach my final home
The gates swing open wide
I get a glimpse of glory
I can't wait to get inside.
An angel beckons to me
I hurry up to him
He opens up a golden book
And lets me look within.
I see my name is written
On the page that he turns to
He says you finally made it
I've been waiting here for you.
He points in one direction
And tells me "go that way"
So I start my tour of heaven
The place I get to stay.
I see the many mansions
And walk the streets of gold
And hear the angels praising God
Just like I had been told.
And then I spot my loved ones
They've been here many years
We hug and kiss each other
All smiles, there are no tears.
I look around for Jesus
I know He'll soon appear
I want to kneel and praise Him
He's the reason I am here.
He took upon Himself my sins
He paid the price for me
And by His victory over death
He finally set me free.
Free from all my worldly sins
And the evil Satan sent
Jesus came into my heart
Because I did repent.
I'll finally get to thank Him
When I bow before His throne
For all the times He carried me
When I couldn't walk alone.
I'll dwell with Him in heaven
With no sorrow, tears or pain
This was His promise to me
When to this earth He came.
There are many mansions up here
There's room for all of you
So to join us all in heaven
I'll tell you what to do.
Accept Jesus as your Savior
He will wash your sins away
He's waiting here to greet you
When you join us here one day.
ALL MY LOVE GLORIA AND MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL SON ANTHONY AND MY BEAUTIFUL ANGEL DAD JAIME XOXO
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Your unconditional love for us
Is the one thing we hold dear
It never wanders far from us
Like you it's always near
We feel your arms around us
With every step we take
You're still the centre of our lives
In every choice we make
One day we will join you
And our lives again will bind
Until then we have wonderful memories
And the love you left behind
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Time
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Where does the time go?
Before we know it
Days have turned into weeks
Weeks into months
Months into years
How have we got through?
That time without you
By taking one day at a time
Moment by moment
So many tears we have cried
So much pain to bare
The only thing that keeps us going
Is knowing that as the days pass by
It is one day closer to being with you
To seeing your beautiful face
Holding you once more
Spending eternity with you
No more tears
No more pain
Feeling whole again
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Copyright© Leza 15/2/2010
★ Goodnight Precious Angel ★
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A precious jewel in my life
Worth more than silver or gold
I had you for a little while
To love and care and hold
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I felt so rich
And blessed too
Having someone
As special as you
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Life was good
Everything was ok
Then came along
That awful day
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You closed your eyes
And fell asleep
My life just fell apart
It truly broke my heart
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I know I have to go on living
But nothing is ever the same
One day it will be gods will
And he will call my name
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Until that day
I’ll think of you
And dream of your gentle touch
I will always love you
And I miss you oh so much
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Copyright© Leza 14/2/2010
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