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To want you all to read this?

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chegirlWILLbeserene · 26/04/2010 21:11

Not really the place I know. But I want everyone to read this. I want you all to know how wonderful my daughter was and how much she is missed. So indulge me please.

Tommorow (27th) is the fourth anniversary of my girls death from luekemia. She was only 14 and was wonderful. She was so strong and brave, so dignified and graceful, so very very beautiful.

I miss her. I wish you could all have met her.

I found this poem after she died.

THE RECALL
THE night was dark when she went away, and they slept.

The night is dark now, and I call for her, "Come back, my darling; the world is asleep; and no one would know, if you came for a moment while stars are gazing at stars."

She went away when the trees were in bud and the spring was young.

Now the flowers are in high bloom and I call, "Come back, my darling. The children gather and scatter flowers in reckless sport. And if you come and take one little blossom no one will miss it."

Those that used to play are playing still, so spendthrift is life.

I listen to their chatter and call, "Come back, my darling, for mother's heart is full to the brim with love, and if you come to snatch only one little kiss from her no one will grudge it."

Rabindranth Tagore

OP posts:
mamasparkle · 26/04/2010 21:12

I am so,so sorry for your loss.xx

Greensleeves · 26/04/2010 21:13

That poem is beautiful chegirl

and Billie was beautiful too

Am lighting a candle for you and will be thinking of you tomorrow xx

outnumbered2to1 · 26/04/2010 21:14

what mamasparkle said.....

[outnumbered sends big hugs to chegirl]

scurryfunge · 26/04/2010 21:15

What a beautiful poem....thinking of you at this time

ByTheSea · 26/04/2010 21:15

I am so sorry chegirl. Thinking of you.

Janos · 26/04/2010 21:15

What a beautiful poem - made me well up. You must miss her very much.

janeite · 26/04/2010 21:15

Chegirl - I remember your story from the book threads. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that tomorrow goes as peacefully and smoothly as possible for you.

TheFoosa · 26/04/2010 21:15

so sorry for your loss, Chegirl

Sidge · 26/04/2010 21:15

Wishing you sweet memories of your beautiful girl Chegirl xxx

larks35 · 26/04/2010 21:17

So very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful poem x

Cyclops · 26/04/2010 21:17

I cannot imagine the loss of a dc but I can easily imagine how proud of her memory you must be.

Hullygully · 26/04/2010 21:17

Chegirl - big big big hugs. She lives on in your love.

Skegness · 26/04/2010 21:17

She sounds like a lovely girl, chegirl. Such a devastating loss for you and everyone who knew her.

I love the poem.

Cyclops · 26/04/2010 21:17

and YADNBU

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littlemoominmamma · 26/04/2010 21:18

Wow - what a beautiful poem! She had a gift. You must miss her badly, my son is 14.

sundaylunch · 26/04/2010 21:20

She sounds like a wonderful girl. The world is a better place for having had her in it.

Tras · 26/04/2010 21:20

Life can be so cruel. No mother should have to lose a child. I lost a brother at age 12 over 16 yrs ago and they stay with us always. Thinking of you

Prinpo · 26/04/2010 21:20

I'm so very sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was a smart, sensitive and very loving girl - a testament to the time you had together. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow. x

ReneRusso · 26/04/2010 21:20

beautiful

Kewcumber · 26/04/2010 21:21

I occasionally think of her when you post Chegirl because your posts make her seem very real to me, but I shall make a particular point of thinking of her and all your family tomorrow.

x

WineBeforePearls · 26/04/2010 21:21

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you tomorrow, chegirl.

Vallhala · 26/04/2010 21:22

So sorry for your loss.

With heartfelt wishes of strength and peace from me and mine to you and yours,

Val x

Habbibu · 26/04/2010 21:22

Thinking of you tomorrow, chegirl.

GoingPostal · 26/04/2010 21:23

thinking of you and your beautiful girl. I am so sorry. you are an inspiration btw.

xx