In memory of our lovely Aillidh

[expatinscotland]

At 11.25 last night, our beautiful, 9-year-old daughter died of complications from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia, she went into respiratory failure after contracting human metapneumo virus following conditioning chemotherapy for stem cell transplant.

For many days, she lingered on a ventilator. But last night, she developed a pneumothorax and rapidly deteriorated.

She died within seconds of the ventilator being taken off.

I can't believe she's gone, or how broken her long body looked.

I'm so sorry to hear about your precious girl, Ailidh.

My son died 6 months ago and I know that you are at the start of your journey and it's all so unbearable but please hang on. There is an online group called the compassionate friends and when you are ready, it might help you to talk to others in your position. Sending you all love.
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'They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.'

Wishing you and your family peace. Ailidh will live on in the hearts and minds of so so many people.

I am so sorry you have lost your beautiful, brave and inspiring Aillidh. She brought so many people from around the world together in hope, prayer and love. She will remain in our hearts, may she rest in peace xx

Dear Expat, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I haven't forgottten how kind and helpful your posts were when I was facing a hysterectomy due to cancer a few years ago. I wish there was something I could say of some comfort to you now. Wishing much love to you and your family. xx

Expat, I am so terribly sorry you have lost your wonderful Aillidh. Thinking of you all. xx

I am so very sorry. My heart is with you and your family.

I am so so sorry to hear about the death of your darling girl. Sending love and prayers xx

Oh expat, words can't express how sorry I feel for the loss of your beautiful Allidh.

Thinking of you all x

Expat, I have no words, and other posters have said what I am feeling so much more eloquently than I ever could, however I just wanted to post and say how sorry I am for your loss. So so sorry.

Sleep well Aillidh, and much love and prayers for you Expat and the rest of your family and friends

xxx

Expat you are in our thoughts.

Aillidh touched so many lives, she will live on.

Love like starlight never dies.

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your little girl has touched so many people. x

Sweetheart I have no words to express how sorry I am. Your beautiful Aillidh will stay in my heart forever. God bless you my darling xxxxxx

so very sorry expat x

So sorry for your loss...may your darling angel Aillidh be resting peacefully. My thoughts are with you all xx

So sorry expat for the loss of your beautiful little girl x

I'm sending you love, Expat.

XXX.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I only just this week started following your facebook page your brave little girl brought me to tears I have been praying for you all this week and I hope you can be comforted by knowing how many people she touched. I will continue to pray for your family xx

so fucking sorry, just got on and was praying that that miracle had happened sleep safe baby girl x

Expat - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

A poem that I heard many years ago has always stuck with me. I've changed a couple of words, Expat. I hope I you don't mind....

I AM STILL HER MOTHER

In a lofty castle, just beyond my eye
My Aillidh plays with angel toys that money cannot buy.
Who am I to wish her back into this world of strife?
No, play on my Aillidh, you have eternal life.

At night when all is silent and sleep forsakes my eyes,
I?ll hear her tiny footsteps come running to my side.
Her little hands caress me so tenderly and sweet,
I?ll breathe a prayer and close my eyes and embrace her in my sleep.

No, I have a treasure I rate above all other,
I have known true glory ----I am still her mother.

I've been thinking about you and your family. So sorry.

I'm so sorry Expat, thinking of ou all x

I'm so very sorry to hear this. Xxxxx

so sorry expat, I am lost for words

may your darling Aillidh rest in peace xx