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To want you all to look at this photo?

142 replies

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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ElasticNipples · 10/07/2011 23:27

wow! she was there with you.
beautiful angel!
happy birthday xxx

shabbapinkfrog · 10/07/2011 23:30

LOL as I was linking it to this thread I was thinking 'She will not like a Dolly Parton song.....she really, really wont like it Grin Does stick in your head a little though!!!

Mare11bp · 10/07/2011 23:30

Beautiful clouds, beautiful daughter, I am humbled by your strength and bravery x

Loonytoonie · 10/07/2011 23:33

Billie is a part of you and you will never truly be parted.
Thank you for sharing your photo's - what a beautiful girl.
I also see the butterfly....

GoblinMarket · 10/07/2011 23:33

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ImperialBlether · 10/07/2011 23:34

Gwendoline, I'm the same.

I see MrsdeVere's name and I think "She's the one with the beautiful daughter." I don't remember many posters' profiles (sorry!) but I always remember her lovely daughter.

beatofthedrum · 10/07/2011 23:36

I do know your story and think you are an amazing person. What a beautiful girl. And a beautiful sign for you on your birthday that she is always close by x

NorksAreMessy · 10/07/2011 23:40

Thank you for sharing this MrsD.
i am always touched when I see you writing about your lovely DD on all sorts of threads.
She was certainly with you to share your day.
Butterflies are a good symbol of change and of rebirth, and an excellent metaphor for renewed strength and beauty.
But you knew that.

Happy Birthday MrsD

ThatVikRinA22 · 10/07/2011 23:46

she was there for you today then,

i find your story so emotional, (you would think i was a loon if you could see me now...)

happy birthday mrs d.

nickschick · 10/07/2011 23:53

And that my lovely Mrs De Vere is proof that Billie is never far away from you xx

catgirl1976 · 10/07/2011 23:57

How beautiful. Happy birthday x

AitchTwoOh · 11/07/2011 00:00

wonderful... happy birthday mrs d!

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FreudianSlipper · 11/07/2011 00:34

Simply Beautiful :)

cloudydays · 11/07/2011 01:01

That is beautiful.

Happy birthday to you, MrsDeVere, and well done Billie for finding a way to let your mum know you were there.

lavandes · 11/07/2011 06:54

Happy Birthday for yesterday MrsD the photos are lovely. xx

Tortoiseonthehalfshell · 11/07/2011 07:00

Happy birthday, MrsD. What a sweet post and a lovely photo. I've looked at your profile often - I don't usually look at many profiles, but your family are so beautiful, and I always end up looking at Billie and thinking what a stunning, happy, joyful person she seemed.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Besom · 11/07/2011 07:24

Lovely picture, gorgeous girl.

youarekidding · 11/07/2011 07:33

Happy Birthday for yesterday.

Beautiful photo - your Billie sure knows how to say Happy Birthday in style!

It's so sad but your stories of Billie really show how proud you are of her her.

PS - Did it help you get over DS' haircut. Wink

saltyseadog · 11/07/2011 07:37

Beautiful, beautiful girl Mrs D.

HappyAsIAm · 11/07/2011 13:10

Happy birthday for yesterday.

I am very teary at your story and so very sorry for your loss. Your daughter was absolutely beautiful and she looks so mature and full of intelligence and self confidence. What a heartbreaking time you had had.

My heart goes out to you. I am so pleased that you found some of Billie's joy on your birthday.

psiloveyou · 11/07/2011 13:35

Billie was a very beautiful child. How wonderful to have such a special thing happen on a special day.

Hope you have a happy and peaceful day with all your dc and your lovely memories of your gorgeous daughter.

Cocoflower · 11/07/2011 14:50

Im so sorry to hear this story... oh no Im crying now.

I need to go on the school run too now, oh dear! Smudged mascara....

I think the butterfly cloud is beautiful and a sign there is something far more beautiful out there beyond what we see, and your beautiful daughter is watching over her lovely family everyday xxxx

issey6cats · 11/07/2011 15:22

a beautiful young lady (her birthday the same day as my oldest sons) an angel taken too soon

Glitterknickaz · 11/07/2011 15:27

Happy Birthday for yesterday, Mrs D.
She really was with you, that's lovely xxx