| Location | Scunthorpe |
| Age | 1 year, 10 months |
| Cause of Death | Meningitis |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/2004 |
| Date of Death | 20/04/2006 |
| Visitors | 10,666 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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Tribute for this weekend
Candles will be lit as usual
On Sunday For Monday
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of mine,” He said.
“For you to love the while they live
And mourn when they are dead,
“It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
“But will you, till I call them back,
Take care of them for me?
“They’ll bring their charms to gladden you,
But should their stay be brief,
“You’ll have their lovely memories,
As solace for your grief,
“I cannot promise they will stay,
Since all from earth return,
“But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
“I’ve looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true,
“And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes
I have selected you.
“Now will you give them all your love,
Nor think the labour vain,
“Nor hate me when I come to call
To take them back again?
I fancied that I heard them say:
Dear Lord, Thy will be done!
“For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter them with tenderness:
We’ll love them while we may,
And for happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.
“But should the angels call for them
Much sooner than we’d planned.
“We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”
Tomorrow
If I should go tomorrow
It would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you,
So don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars.
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
Far as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
When We Remember
You can shed tears that they are gone
Or you can smile because they have lived
You can close your eyes
And pray that they’ll come back
Or you can open your eyes
And see all they have left
Your heart can be empty
Because you can’t see them
Or you can be happy for tomorrow
Because of yesterday.
You can remember them
And only that they have gone
Or you can cherish their memory
And let it live on
You can cry and close your mind,
Be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what they wanted:
SMILE,
Open your eyes,
LOVE
And go on.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
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With grief that burns deep
and anger so wild
I want to know where
Where is my child
Is she really with you [god]
In that wonderful promised land
Can she give me a sign
Then maybe i might try to understand
Has im her mother you must understand
I just want to know where
where is my child
What ever i do
im thinking of you
What ever i do
im missing you
What ever i do
Im sreaming inside
What ever i do
im still loving you
from the depth of my soul
IM LOST WITHOUT YOU
How does a mother continue without her child
SHE DOESNT
She may eat and she may sleep
She may breath and even speak
But
SHE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME !
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Thank you for all your lovely thoughts
You put on Leannes page love to you
And your precious angel xxxxx
A BROKEN HEARTED MOTHER
It's an entity all it's own
with it's pain that's never really gone.
It has many thoughts and faces
But very few reality traces.
It makes you ask many a question
All of which you try to shun.
What~When~Where~If Why?
Could I have done something, so my child wouldn't die?
These are what every parent asks
This part of grief is a heart wrenching task.
Hours turn to days~days to months~months to years
This is the war~you fight without gear.
You feel bare and naked and all alone
at times, you feel like you can't go on.
You say "This happens to someone else ~ not me!"
This I think every parent would agree.
But this time it really is you
You scream "No No No" but it's oh so true.
This nightmare that never ends
With these feelings~ you just can't pretend.
People say "Well you sure look good!"
Don't they know we would die if only we could.
Yes, grief has it's own way
While we endure it and live day to day.
by Judy Craig
The silent tear
Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I'm really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I'm gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, and i wont grow old
I'm in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as 'UP ABOVE'
LOVE CATHY XX
This Tribute Is For This Weekend
Candles Will Be Lit Again As Usual On Sunday For Monday
Message from Heaven
I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
I still share your hopes
And all of your cares
I'll even remind you
To please say your prayers
I just want to tell you
You still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
Above the crowd
Keep trying each moment
To stay in his grace
I came here before you
To help set your place
You don't have to be
Perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
If you continue to climb
To my family and friends
Please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
In a new special way
As I am now beside Jesus
In the heaven’s above
Please take care of each other
I send you my love
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"Angel"
Tear drops, slow and steady,
The pain so real and true,
God took another angel,
And that angel, dear, was you.
Memories and little prayers,
We all are mourning you,
But we’ll celebrate the short life you led;
We will never forget you.
I know God will look after you,
Now you are truly alive,
Your spirit soars beyond the moon,
Your legacy will survive.
You’re beautiful, you’re endless,
Now stretch your wings and fly,
We love you so, I love you so,
But now we say goodbye.
Close your pretty eyes,
No more tears, just go and rest,
Let your soul lie peacefully,
We know you did your best.
It was your time, so as we cry,
Go forward that extra mile,
You did what you were sent to do,
You made everybody smile.
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“The Best”
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you
And He whispered “Come to Me”
With tearful eyes we watched you.
We watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard-working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He chose to take the best.
It’s lonesome here without you
We miss you more each day.
Life doesn’t seem the same
Since you have gone away.
When days are sad and lonely
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper
“Cheer Up and Carry On”
Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say,
“Don’t cry, I’m in God’s hands,
We’ll meet again someday!”
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The moment that you died
Our hearts were torn in two,
One side filled with memories,
The other died with you.
We often lie awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon our cheeks.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it everyday,
But missing you is heartache
That never goes away.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
We miss you in so many ways,
We miss the things you used to say,
And when old times we do recall,
It’s then we miss you most of all.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by we miss you more,
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
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My Child Did Exist
I've lost a child, I hear myself say,
And the person I'm talking to just turns away.
Now why did I tell them, I don't understand.
It wasn't for sympathy or to get a helping hand.
I just want them to know I've lost something dear.
I want them to know that my child was here.
My child left something behind which no one can see.
My child made just one person into a family.
So, if I've upset you, I'm sorry as can be.
You'll have to forgive me, I could not resist.
I just want you to know that my child did exist.
I love you baby girl, to the moon and back, always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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