Imogen Grace Angel Charles

2004 - 2006
LocationScunthorpe
Age1 year, 10 months
Cause of DeathMeningitis
Date of Birth29/05/2004
Date of Death20/04/2006
Visitors10,666 since 02/01/2007
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****I'm sorry for my lack of candles. I am finding things very difficult at the moment xxxx****

Imogen Grace Angel got her angel wings 20 April 2006, at 23 months old. She was a very much wanted
and loved daughter, who has now gone to heaven to be with her brothers and sisters. And knowing her
wonderfully strong and determined personality, will no doubt be bossing them all around. Imogen was
a very special little girl, born with a rare syndrome called Cornelia De Lange Syndrome (CDLS). She
battled for life throughout my pregnancy and birth, but the fighter she was, she proved all the
specialists wrong, thank god. CDLS isnt a life threatening syndrome, but children usually have
mental and learning difficulties, bad behaviour and can sometimes self harm. Imogen didnt show any
of these but thats probably because she was taken from me too early.
She did possess a very strong personality, the ability to touch and melt everyones hearts that she
met, and the most wonderful smile and giggle you could ever wish to hear. I was told at her
diagnosis that Imogen probably wouldnt be able to smile, laugh, show affection or any emotion, and
lots of other negative things. The truth and reality is Imogen was the most happy, contented, smiley
and loveable little girl you could ever imagine. It was a lot of hard work looking after her
sometimes as she suffered from severe gastro-reflux, and was tube fed nasaly as she couldnt feed and
had a cleft palate, but she never complained, and the rewards outweighed any diffuculties that you
may have come across.
Generally Imogen was quite healthy (apart from the vomiting with every feed bless her) but when she
was ill, its was usually serious and ended up with her being hospitalised.
I found Imogen unconcious in her cot at 6.45am on Thursday 20th April 2006. She had contracted
meningicoccal septicemia, probably from a virus that I had had a few days earlier. She was rushed to
hospital, but was brain dead when we got there and never regained conciousness again or breathed on
her own again. The specialist team tried 8 hours to save my little girl, but sadly she was too far
gone and passed away in my arms at 2.30pm.
I know I am lucky to have had such a beautiful and special little girl with me for 23 months and I
do feel blessed to have had her, even if it wasnt long enough, is it ever?
I have such beautiful memories, paintings we did together, play doh we made together, and 100s of
photos and video clips, she was quite a show off in front of the camera.
Imogen was my whole world. My little miracle I thought I would never have, having lost my first 4
babies, but she was a fighter from the start bless her.
I will never forget how proud I was the first time she banged a drum, the first time she gave a huge
belly laugh, and the first time she turned to me and said mama. This was a huge step as most
children with CDLS dont speak. Even the genetisist who diagnosed Imogen was impressed with her and
how she was developing. She really was a little star.
We we fortunate to meet a lot of wonderful people, and Imogen appeared in publications and training
videos, things I will always cherish. I was, and always will be so very proud of my little girl. I
do believe she was sent to earth for a reason. The following was read by a friends little girl at
Imogens celebration of life ceremony, and I think it sums her up pretty well:-
God sent an angel to the earth, the sweetest angel too
and for such a tiny little thing, she had so much to do.
She knew she did not have much time, upon this earth to stay
so she did not waste a second, she got started straight away.
Her eyes were bright and sparkly, she took in every turn
She did not miss a single thing, because Angel came to learn.
God sent her here to touch the hearts of those he could not reach
She taught them courage, strength and faith, because Angel came to teach.
Her tiny body was so full of God above
you felt it when you held her, because Imogen came to love.
In two short years she managed, what many never will
when she went home to Jesus, her purpose was fulfilled.
She learned and taught, loved and played
she learned her lessons well.
I know he was so proud of her
when she went home to dwell.
But when I miss her OH-SO-MUCH
I can almost hear him say
please understand, her work was done
Imogen did not come to stay.

When my daughter died, a huge part of me died with her. I miss her terribly, her laughter, her
babbling, her smell but most of all, her wonderful kisses and hugs.

Sleep tight my beautiful Angel.
Until we are re-united, where I will never let you go again.
Love and miss you more each day
Mummy
xxxxxx
To the moon and back
xxxxxx


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HAPPY EASTER XXX

SKY BUNNIES

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The sky is full of bunny clouds
So soft and fat and white,
I wonder if they're hiding eggs
For angels to find with delight.

Because angels like Easter as well, you know,
And there's no reason why
There shouldn't be an Easter hunt
In meadows in the sky.

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THE TINY BUNNY

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The tiny bunny
Is working all day long
Decorating Easter eggs
While humming a song

He is having so much fun
Making eggs for you and me
And small chocolate bunnies
That he gives away free

But when he is finished
He'll bring them your way
In a big coloured basket
Upon Easter day

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A SPECIAL EASTER WISH

This special Easter wish
That comes with love to you
Brings warm and heartfelt thanks
For all the thoughtful things you do--

It also comes to let you know
You mean so much more each day
To everyone your lives have touched
In such a loving way.

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Tribute for this Special Weekend

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

Candles will be lit as usual
On Sunday For Monday


SKY BUNNIES

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The sky is full of bunny clouds
So soft and fat and white,
I wonder if they're hiding eggs
For angels to find with delight.

Because angels like Easter as well, you know,
And there's no reason why
There shouldn't be an Easter hunt
In meadows in the sky.

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THE TINY BUNNY

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The tiny bunny
Is working all day long
Decorating Easter eggs
While humming a song

He is having so much fun
Making eggs for you and me
And small chocolate bunnies
That he gives away free

But when he is finished
He'll bring them your way
In a big coloured basket
Upon Easter day

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A SPECIAL EASTER WISH

This special Easter wish
That comes with love to you
Brings warm and heartfelt thanks
For all the thoughtful things you do--

It also comes to let you know
You mean so much more each day
To everyone your lives have touched
In such a loving way.

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FUNNY BUNNY

Little Easter, the comedienne bunny,
Tried too hard at being funny.
She juggled and she dropped the eggs
They fell and smashed between her legs.

Poor Easter left the stage in shame
And thought that she might change her name.
But then that bunny read this ad,
"This Sunday we need help real bad."

So Easter Bunny kept her name
And through the years has gained much fame,
When Easter's Sunday comes each year.
She delivers eggs and we all cheer.

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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday

Marie-Angela Rowe April 9, 2009

Now then little Angel.. I had to come and talk to you as Im going away for a little while and wont see you for a week.. How am I going to cope not seeing my precious angels who have been having so much fun with Bailey.. I will keep you in my thoughts all the time, and I will continue to wish your Family well..
Its Easter weekend, are you all excited for your Easter eggs, Ohh I bet you are, hehe just dont eat them all at once because you will be poorly, and we dont want that do we now.. No.. So you be a good little angel and eat them one day at a time..
I know all you angels will be with us on Sunday, lets hope its a nice day hey..
Have lots of fun and look after Bailey for me wont you whilst im away, Hes my star you see and I want to know hes going to be happy playing with all his friends..
Right then little one Fiona best be off, Got more angels to visit, Much love to you and your Family sweetheart, See you when I get back..

Ps Be Good :)

Fiona xxxxxx

Angel Baileysmummy (GTS Friend) April 9, 2009

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IMOGEN
LOVE ALWAYS ELAINE XxX

Elaine Smith (Friend) April 8, 2009

If Only Our Children Were Easter Eggs




If only our children were Easter eggs,
Hidden safely in the grass,
We could search for them and pick them up,
And hold them within our clasp.



We'd have a heavenly Easter egg hunt,
All with baskets in our hands,
Searching with a broken heart.
Only WE can understand.



'Oh, look I found your child over here,'
'Hey, did anyone find mine?'
They are so beautifully colored,
And they sparkle and they shine...



These aren't your usual Easter eggs,
They each have their own special glow,
That comes from way down deep within,
Only a grieving parent would know.



We gather up our special eggs,
With excitement all around,
For the gift that we've been given,
For the treasure we have found.



We all now stare with wonderment,
At our children that have died.
We want to hold them once again,
And release them from inside.



But we all begin to realize,
We have to crack their beautiful shell,
The one that, makes them sparkle and glow,
The one they have earned so well.



We know we can't destroy their beauty,
And take them from their place,
So we give them an understanding kiss,
As a tear runs down our face.



One by one we take our baskets,
With our beautifully colored eggs,
And place them gently in the grass,
As we turn and walk away.



We look back in amazement,
As our eggs begin to sing.
We see them flutter and move about
'Look, our eggs all now have wings.'



Then the Golden egg begins to speak...
'Your children are safe with me.'
'You'll be with them when the time is right'
Together for all eternity.'



We stand there in a circle of love,
As we look up to the sky,
Watching our radiant eggs take flight,
Knowing our children didn't die.

Love Always Elaine xXx

Elaine Smith (Friend) April 6, 2009

Tribute For This Weekend

Candles will be lit as usual
On Sunday For Monday


A LITTLE HUG ♥♥♥

A little hug from me to you
To make you smile
When your feeling blue,

To make you happy
When your sad
To let you know life aint so bad

Now I have given
A hug to you
Somehow I feel
Much better too

Hugs are better
When they there shared
So pass this on to show you care...

♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥

MY LITTLE ANGEL

You’ve just walked on ahead of me
And I’ve got to understand
You must release the ones you love
And let go of their hand.

I try and cope the best I can
But I’m missing you so much
If I could only see you
And once more feel your touch.

Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
But now and then I swear I feel
Your hand slip into mine.

♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥

FOUR CANDLES

The first candle represents our grief.
The pain of losing you is intense
It reminds us of the depth of our love for you.

The second candle represents our courage.
To confront our sorrow,
To comfort each other,
To change our lives.

This third candle we light in your memory.
For the times we laughed,
The times we cried,
The times we were angry with each other,
The silly things you did,
The caring and joy you gave us.

The fourth candle is just for being you

♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥

GOOD-BYE

I know my time has ended,
Its time for me to leave.
I want you all to know,
You mean so much to me.

Why I had to go,
Was a mystery to me.
All I heard was God,
Saying “ Please come home to me.”

So I left my friends and family,
I didn’t say goodbye.
All I got to see,
Were the tears in their eyes.

But as I saw them crying,
I asked them not to grieve.
Knowing how much we care,
That our love will never cease.

You can look up at the sky,
And look over to the sea.
When you feel that gentle breeze,
You always think of me.

When your time comes,
To join me up above.
We will be reunited,
And still, we’ll have our love.

♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥

I CAN'T REMEMBER

Just a line to say I'm living
That I'm not among the dead
Though I'm getting more forgetful
And mixed up in my head.

I got used to arthritis,
To my dentures I'm resigned,
I can manage my bifocals,
But God, I miss my mind.

For sometimes I can't remember,
When I stand at the foot of the stair
If I must go up for something
Or have I just come down from there?

And before the fridge so often,
My poor mind is filled with doubt,
Have I just put the food away,
Or have I come to take some out?

And there's the time when it is dark
With my nightcap on my head,
I don't know if I'm retiring,
Or just getting out of bed.

If it's my turn to write you,
There's no need for getting sore,
I may think that I have written
And don't want to be a bore.

Remember that I love you
And wish that you were near.
Now it is nearly mail time,
So I must say goodbye dear.

There I stand beside the mailbox,
With face so very red,
Instead of mailing you my letter,
I had opened it instead.

♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥HX♥

Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday

Marie-Angela Rowe April 2, 2009

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Now then little one, Its been a while Since Ive spoken to you properly..
How are you doing, Are you being a good little Angel for your Loving Family.. Ohh good :)
I want you to do me a huge favour and keep shining down over your Mummy
as she is missing you so much, God shouldnt have taken you we all know that but
now that he has we all have to help your Mummy get strong again dont we
Its been very wet and blowy this weekend hasnt it, But look.. Looks like the
Sun is finally going to come out today..
Are you still sleepy after the clocks have gone forward, hehe so Am I..
Listen I better get going now, Carry on twinkling over your Family and let them know your
Around to guide them through, All my love Fiona xXx

Angel Baileysmummy (GTS Friend) March 29, 2009

ღ ♥ღ GOODNIGHT ANGEL, SWEET DREAMS ღ ♥ღ

ღ♥ღ☆ Tiny star, Shining Bright, It's Time for Me to say Goodnight. So close your Eyes & Snuggle up Tight, I'm wishing you Sweet Dreams Tonight ★ღ♥ღ


GOODNIGHT SWEETHEART. X

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Love Always Elaine
xXxXxXxXx

Elaine Smith (Friend) March 27, 2009

Tribute For This Weekend

Candles Will Be Hit And Miss For A Few Weeks
My Father-in-Law is very ill in hospital,
I’m trying to light all my candles
Sometimes you will get 2 on one day
And none the next day I always put the day
They are for at the bottom of verse.

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MEMORIES

Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part
To help us feel we're with them still
And sooth a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind,
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.


MY CASTLE


Can you see my castle
Up here in the sky
Its got big gold gates
That sparkle in my eyes

Can you see my garden
It’s full of red flowers
And they smell beautiful
They hold magic powers

I have many new friends
That are all like me
They too are an angel
Flying high and free

They watch over family’s
That like me left behind
And send them angel kisses
They are friends hard to find

I’m glad I’m in heaven
And that I am at peace today
Yes I miss my family dear
But I had to go away

God picked me from many
And said that I’m one of the best
And I had completed my lives journey
And that I had past all the tests

So I deserve this castle
That god gave to me
And one day if your lucky
This castle you will see.

NATURE'S WONDERS


Have you ever wondered
what makes the wind blow?
Could it be our loved ones
blowing us a kiss?

Have you ever wondered
what makes the stars shine?
Is it our loved ones keeping watch
over us while we sleep?

Have you ever wondered
what makes the skies cry?
Could it be our
loved ones missing us?

Have you ever wondered
what makes the sun shine?
Is it our loved ones
giving us a warm hug?

Have you ever wondered
what makes the ocean waves
come pounding to shore?
Could it be our loved ones
wanting to touch us once more?

There are so many of natures wonders
and do we really know why?
Is there a higher power
making sure we always remember
The loved one we’ve lost
and shall never forget.

LIGHT A CANDLE


Light a candle for those we mourn.
Into a new life they will be born.
Do not look for them at the graveside.
They are somewhere else
radiating their beautiful light.

They have gone to a new world
where there is no darkness, no pain.
Their light and essence will always remain.
Light a candle for those who have left
this mortal place.

They are free to travel through time and space.
When we think of them, they are near.
When we sit in a beautiful garden.
Their voices we hear.

When we listen to a divine symphony,
We close our eyes, their faces we see.
Light a candle for they have not really gone.
With each flickering flame,
in your hearts they will always belong.



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A smile is cheer from you to me,
The cost is nothing its given for free.
They console the weary and gladden the sad.
And can make someone happy when they are mad.
Unlike blessings in which we pray
Its the only thing you keep when you give it away.


Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday

Marie-Angela Rowe March 25, 2009

23RD MARCH 2009

GOOD MORNING SWEET ANGEL.............

♥═══♥ FOR THOSE I HAVE LEFT BEHIND ♥═══♥

I have not gone far...I still see...
Those tears you shed...are for me...

I am not unhappy...I am not sad...
I just thank God...For all we had...

I did not choose...To go away...
But God told me...I couldn't stay...

He reached for me...with loving care...
Come with me child...If you dare...

Reach out your arms...to those below...
Blow them a kiss...So they will know...

Let the breeze of your kiss... Pass across their brow...
Let them know you are safe...and happy now...

Now dry your eyes...And remember me...
For where I am...Was meant to be...

To you that I have left behind...
The love we've shared...Will always bind...

If a breeze should pass...Across your brow...
Remember from where it came...And how...

Until we meet again one day...
I've not gone far... I am just away.

Original Poem By: Joanne T. Romano (2001)

╚══♥ xxx ♥═══♥

Jude Swaddle March 23, 2009
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