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 am so sorry your precious wee girl has gone. Thinking of you, and all who loved Aillidh.

I am so dreadfully sorry for your loss. Beautiful brave Aillidh has been in my constant thoughts. I am in awe at the strength and courage you have shown at such a desperately sad time. Thinking of you all xx

No words that will mean anything as sorrow and sadness don't seem enough. We lit a candle and said a prayer for Aillidh after Evensong tonight.

I'm so,so sorry Expat

I am so very, very sorry for your loss, I have been following your story on facebook and was desperately hoping that she would pull through, I am so sorry this was not the case

I'm so very very sorry Expat for you and all your family. No-one should have to endure the death of a child. It's a terrible journey that you've been through, are going through and will continue to travel. Please know that there's an ear here to listen to your pain.

Oh, expat. There are no words, but I am so so sorry. Your poor darling girl, and your poor darling you and family.

Expat I'm so so sorry. You and your family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Such a tragedy xxxx

Expat and family- I am just so so sorry for your loss xxx

My tears were struggling not to fall but they fell at Northern's post. Just...what Northern said, all of it.

Expat, I'm struggling to find any words to offer you. Your lose is too devastating for words. No mother should ever face this pain.

All I can say is, I'm so so sorry. I have been thinking of you all day today. Constantly.

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at your loss x

I'm so sorry for your loss

I am so very sorry Expat. My heart goes out to you all. You all fought the bravest of battles.
Take tiny steps, just breathe and be. We are all here to hold you up, for as long as you need us. xx

So so sorry for your loss . My thoughts are with you x

So very, very sorry x

I am so sorry this has happened, that you have to live without her and that she can no longer live with you except in your hearts. With love and prayers - I am sure she is safe at the end of her final journey.

So sorry for your loss Expat. My thoughts, heart & prayers are with you and your family.
xx

I am so sorry expat. She was so beautiful, even in the photos of her when she was ill she had a light shining from her. It's so bloody unfair that she fought so hard and for so long. You and your family have been in my thoughts all day. Ailidh's name will be in my head forever. She will not be forgotten.

I have had Aillidh and expat on my mind all day. And I keep welling up and my throat keeps going tight

I had to come back to send some more love to expat xxxx

So very sorry.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful, brave girl. May she rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss.

I'm so very sorry for your loss Xx

Dear Expat and family. I am so so sorry for your loss. Like many other I prayed and hoped for a miracle and am so saddened by the news of her passing away.

I also want to say thank you for letting us share your difficult journey and also for allowing us to know your beautiful daughter. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. I have never met you of Aillidh, but I am greiving with you and you and your family and your precious little Aillidh, will be with me in my heart forever.

From your beautiful Aillidh, I have leaned what strength is and that no matter what is thrown at me, I will remember to smile as she did.
You have shown me what it is to be an amazing mother and family and I will strive to do my best to be a better mother for my children.

Sending much love, and big hugs to you, Mr Expat, your daughter and son and to your family and friends. xxxxxxxxxxx