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.

Again, I'm so very, very sorry, expat. You don't know me but we have a friend in common and I've been appreciating your posts on here for years. I want to salute you for your enormous dignity and courage. What a mother you have been to your precious girl. My heart is so heavy for you all and I will not stop sending love and strength in your direction. If knowing that you and your dear family are cared about by very many people makes living through the time ahead the smallest bit more bearable then I will be so glad.

I'm so very sorry. Aillidh fought so much. She was a brave little girl. She has touched many of us all over the world, as have many of your very eloquent postings. I can only send my deepest condolences and say that you will all be in my thoughts for a long time. xxx

Expat. I am so sorry. xxx.

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My heart is breaking for you Expat.

Aillidh was a fighter and that's for sure.

I am so very sorry...I am thinking of you xxxxxx

So very sorry, Expat and family. Rest in peace, Aillidh. Wish words were enough.

Expat - much love. I will be thinking of you and yours and praying for the healing of your huge emotional scars.

Sending you and your family lots of love.
So sorry for your loss.
xx

So very sorry Expat. Every one of us was moved by her story. Wishing you much love and strength xxx

I am so sorry that you beautiful Aillidh is gone expat. x

I'm so very sorry Expat, your beautiful, brave daughter is such a credit to you. I have been so inspired by her fight, my son and I will talk about her and remember her always. Words are never enough are they? Aillidh's light will always burn brightly xxx

I am so very sorry.

In time you will be comforted by the fact that your family has touched lives and been a boost to the bone marrow donation team. When you can read these threads you'll see the world was holding it's breath for your Aillidh.

Now, you just need to keep breathing for your family.

So sorry Expat. What a brave girl your daughter has been. I know how it feels to lose someone too young, but can't imagine how it feels to lose a child. My family and I have been praying and will continue to pray for you and your family. Aillidh is resting safe in the perfect peace of God.

I'm am so sorry, she was a true shining star. She will live on in the minds and hearts of so many that never met her but saw her wonderful heart and fighting spirit x

Aillidh and her courage, strength and fight touched me in a way I didn't think was possible for a little girl I never had the privilege of knowing.
I'm so sorry xxx

I'm so sorry
All words seem trite
Much love x

I'm one of many people who joined the donor register after reading about your daughter.

I'm so, so sorry that your brave girl didn't make it.

I wish there was something I could say. Sleep tight darling Aillidh, you have touched and influenced so many people through your bravery. Expat and family - I am so so so sorry.

I'm so sorry for your loss Expat...no words can help to ease the pain.

I've lighted a candle for Ailidh to light her way to heaven towards my angel Isabel and the rest of our other angels in heaven.

Love and light to you and your family.

I am so very sorry. Much love to Aillidh now in heaven. Praying for strength for all of you to bear it and faith to comfort you.

So sorry Expat. Only recently learned about Aillidh and her fight and the courage you have all shown is unbelievable. Totally humbling. Love to all of you, Aillidh will always be in your heart.

I am so sorry, Expat. Your darling daughter has touched many hearts. Sending love and strength. Xxx

I weep for your beautiful, long limbed girl. I don't know you - although I know of you (I am on old timer). Yet I feel such a great sense of sorrow for you and Aillidh's Dad and siblings - as do countless others here on MN and around the world.

God Bless you all now and in the coming days and months. Most especially I hope that Aillidh is at peace. I will never forget her.
xxxx

sending you so much love,
have no words xx
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