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thefirstMrsDeVere · 10/07/2011 21:42

Some of you may know the story about my DD.

She died aged 14, 5 years ago.

When she was dying I was sitting with her and she was reaching out and smiling.

I said to her 'what are you doing darling?'

She told me 'I am catching the butterflies mummy'

She left us soon after and ever since butterflies have been a huge part of my life. Billie was like a butterfly. Beautiful and fragile and she bought joy to anyone who knew her.

Its my birthday today it was also the Memory Day a the local children's hospice. We let off some ballons and I took a photo of Billie's.

Its on my profile. Look at the shape the clouds are making.

thanks.

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PumpkinBones · 10/07/2011 22:00

Thank you for sharing this, a beautiful picture. People we love never really leave us. I hope you were able to enjoy good memories of your gorgeous girl today xx

beachyhead · 10/07/2011 22:01

Lovely photo... its there, isn't it....

janetsplanet · 10/07/2011 22:04

what lovely photos. I dont know if this is any help to you or not and sorry if it isnt. My youngest DD had an operation at 3yr old. she was pretty dosed up (pre-med) and was reaching out to catch the butterflys. maybe they do exist? after all

DoNotTakeMeSiriusly · 10/07/2011 22:04

Happy Birthday MrsD.

Tuppenyrice · 10/07/2011 22:05

What a lovely thing to share. I'm so sorry for your loss Mrs. Your girl was so beautiful. Such intelligence in her eyes.
Much love to you x

lycheemartini · 10/07/2011 22:05

I can't believe that butterfly in the sky - incredible
Billie is so beautiful, I'm so sorry she was taken from you, so unfair. xx

AliGregoryTheAllegory · 10/07/2011 22:06

Goodness me - she is so still with you.

DGrandad's hearse came literally through and under a rainbow to get to Dmums house on the day of hid funeral - he loved rainbows....every time we see one we say he is here....

HowlingBitch · 10/07/2011 22:06

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful thing with us. I'm so glad you knew your angel with you today (As I'm sure she always is).

Happeh Birfday! By the by! [hgrin]

Amapoleon · 10/07/2011 22:06

Beautiful.

Cleverything · 10/07/2011 22:06

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IwishIwasmoreorganised · 10/07/2011 22:07

That's very special.

Glad you had a lovely birthday.

xx

PrettyVacant1 · 10/07/2011 22:07

Beautiful, Smile
Happy Birthday! x

pinklizzie · 10/07/2011 22:08

Happy Birthday. Beautiful pictures too and thank you for sharing.

coccyx · 10/07/2011 22:11

Your daughter is beautiful.
glad you had a special birthday

2tired2bewitty · 10/07/2011 22:11

Lovely :)

herbietea · 10/07/2011 22:11

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scoobydont · 10/07/2011 22:11

what an amazing girl. x

MrsSnaplegs · 10/07/2011 22:14

Mrs DV beautiful photo,just like your DD Smile hope you had a good birthday Wink

Greythorne · 10/07/2011 22:16

Beautiful clouds. Your daughter was very beautiful.
I have read your posts about her before. Wishing you a happy birthday.

CQrrrneee · 10/07/2011 22:17

such beautiful pictures Smile

Bellagio · 10/07/2011 22:19

Happy birthday, what a beautiful girl and such a special message!

thefirstMrsDeVere · 10/07/2011 22:21

Thank you all again.

I feel sort of elated. Its the feeling I get when I have a dream about her. It keeps me going for a while.

Once when I was particularly low I was walking home in the gloom and drizzle. I was looking down and saw something glittering on the pavement. It was a tiny, perfect butterfly brooch. Lying there in the London dirt.

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Tuppenyrice · 10/07/2011 22:24

That is amazing xx

BearGryllsBra · 10/07/2011 22:26

Hope you've had a lovely birthday MrsDV - Billie was certainly around you today :)

pigletmania · 10/07/2011 22:28

MrsD happy birthday, what a beautiful daughter you havexx