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.

Just thought I'd tell you - I saw expat on Monday and they're doing as well as you could hope. Its horrendous, but they are coping for the other little ones, they still need your prayers for strength to cope. But expat is an inspiration. Imso proud to be her friend!!

thanks weegiemum, they are in my thoughts a lot and I know I'm not the only one here

wish could do something other than submit a dodgy square for their blanket :(

Just popping by to let you know that I'm still thinking of you. I think it's hard to feel like everyone is just going back to their normal lives when your own is turned upside down... so I think it's important just to let you know that's not the case - I'm still thinking about you all and sending lots of love & strength x

Every positive thought is good - for expat and also for giraffes who has been a nit scary silent.

Saw expats dh today, he's a tower of strength but close to breaking at the loss of his dd. It's such a tragedy.

still thinking of you all and sending love and strength xx

I'm still thinking of you too expat x

Still thinking of you all.

Giraffes, we know you're hurting too. Don't keep that hidden.

Thakns weegiemum.
Chipping, that's what I wanted to say. Life is going on "as normal" for most of us, but Ailidh is still always in my mind.

Still thinking of you. I wish it hadn't had to be because she is gone but because she was still fighting.
Giraffes, don't forget that we are here for you too.
Much love elephants x

Still thinking of you, expat and giraffes xxx

Praying for you all. Will pray particularly for Andrew today then. So painful

Still in our thoughts every day x

The first time of doing mundane things without a must be so hard.

Thank you for the update weegiemum.
Still thinking of Expat & all her family.

Still thinking of expat & family, and giraffes x

Thinking of you all xx

Thinking of and praying for you all each day.x

Sending you my love xxx

Lots of love to you and your amazing Family and to Giraffes too.

The facebook update made me smile. There was a prayer on one of the threads about I am not gone, I am the wind, or words to that effect. I read things like that and really hope and cling on to the idea. It's such a lovely thought that it really did make me smile. And, Expat, you have an amazing way with words. xxx

I keep seeing this thread and I just don't know what to say. There are simply no words that will help ease the loss of a child.

I've been lighting candles with my prayers and at church. I know the pain is so very raw, I hope you can find some sort of solace in te=he fact how much we all genuinely care Expat.

Still thinking of you all and sending love and strength your way x

Still with you Expat x

Just to say that i hope somehow you are getting through each day as it comes.One day the sun will shine again for you and when it does you will know its your daughter shining down on you x

You have been in my thoughts everyday expat.

XxX