| Location | Hitchin |
| Age | 8 months |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1998 |
| Date of Death | 08/05/1999 |
| Visitors | 13,847 since 26/02/2008 |
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Just to let you all know, we will be going away on 18th July, so will not beable to light any
candles for a while, but will be thinking of you all.
Thank you to everyone who visited Lauren's site on 8th May - even if you didn't light a candle, just
to know that for a moment you thought of Lauren means alot. THANK YOU GOOD FRIENDS XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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I JUST WANTED TO SAY - I HAVE BEEN AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS VISITING MY PARENTS, SO IF I HAVE MISSED ANY
OF YOUR ANGELS ANNIVERSARIES WHILE AWAY I AM REALLY SORRY, BUT THOUGHTS OF YOU ALL ARE NEVER FAR
AWAY.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT, LAUREN'S SITE IS SUCH A COMFORT TO ME
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HELLO TO ALL WHO VISIT LAUREN'S SITE ~ WE WISH YOU A PEACEFUL TIME THIS CHRISTMAS.
THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT YOU GIVE, EVEN WHEN CANDLES FROM US ARE VERY FEW SOMETIMES.
YOU ARE ALL VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE, AS YOU TAKE THE TIME TO THINK OF OTHERS MISSING THEIR LOVED ONES,
WHEN YOU YOURSELVES ARE MISSING YOURS TO.
IN FINDING THIS SITE, WE HAVE FOUND KIND AND THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE.
THANK YOU XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR LOVELY WORDS & CANDLES ON LAUREN'S BIRTHDAY. WE RELEASED HER BALLOONS
INTO THE SKY & PUT NEW GIFTS & PLANTS INTO HER GARDEN(PLANTS ALL GREEN AT THE MOMENT!)
THANK YOU HAZEL FOR YOUR GIFT~THAT WAS VERY KIND OF YOU XXXX
We would just like to thank everyone who continues to light candle's and send tributes and photo's.
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Lauren Marie Collicott was born on 7th September 1998 to mummy Tracy and daddy Mark. She weighed in
at 7lb 1oz and had lots of black hair. Two days after she was born we were all ready to go home so
that Lauren could meet her excited brother and sister Matthew and Justine. We were waiting for the
usual check before leaving,when the doctor finally came round,they found a slight murmur on Lauren's
heart. They suggested that we went to Harefield hospital a few days later to have it checked out
further. At this point we were not at all worried,just was happy to be a family with our new baby.
She went for her scan at Harefield hospital and it was then discovered she had a congenital heart
condition called Tetraology of Fallots. At this point they were telling us all the complications
that could arise with this condition and how to deal with any episodes of breathlessness which sort
of went over our heads because she really didnt look like she had anything wrong with her.
We went home and carried on with a normal life. As Lauren got a bit older it was slightly noticeable
that she was very tired when she tried to roll over and sit up,yet she managed to reach these
milestones. It was suggested that she should have an operation that would treat her condition
completely,this was scheduled for 5th May 1999.
Lauren was a very happy baby always smiling and laughing,she loved to play with her toys in
particular her blue dog,octopus and whinnie the pooh rattle.
The day before her operation she was like any normal baby,she was whizzing up and down the hospital
corridors in her baby walker with glitter on her face.
Her operation took place on the 5th May 1999,and everything looked like it had gone well in the
operating theatre,although whilst in recovery Lauren kept having cardiac arrests. It was at this
point that it was said that she had been given the wrong medication in recovery however this was
never proven. The following day things were still not going well and they decided Lauren's only hope
was to go on the EKMO machine, at this point we knew that there wasnt much hope,but we felt we owed
it to Lauren to try anything that could save our little girl. We decided at this point to phone
family and friends,and the same day they all made the journey to the hospital.
On 8th May 1999 the doctors did the dreaded test to see if she would pull through and the result was
not good,it was the result that we had been dreading and we had to make the heart breaking decision
to turn off her machines. Lauren's nanny lives in Spain and had got on the first plane as soon as
she realised Lauren wasnt going to live,sadly she never made it in time too say goodbye.
Our precious baby girl, daughter,sister,granddaughter,niece,cousin had passed away. The grief that
was felt was a pain like no other.
We decided to have Lauren cremated and she had a small intimate funeral.
We wanted to have Lauren close to us at all times,and her daddy Mark created her special garden
inside our own back garden,enclosed with its own fence and pretty flowers,ornaments and a bench
which we often sit on to remember her.
Lauren now has another sister Georgia and another brother Alex,who visit the garden every day along
with Niece Sapphire and Nephew Brennon.
Every year on Lauren's birthday we release balloons into the sky in memory of our beautiful girl.
Even though the years pass and we have to get on with our lives,she is there with us every day,we
can sense she is with us and we try to keep her in our lives by visiting spiritualist evenings and
churches,we will never ever forget her and will continue to talk about her and remember her.
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Happy Birthday Lauren xxxx
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♫ ♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♪
♫ ♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♪
♫ ♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♪
♫ ♪ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♪
LOVE FROM LIZ XXXXXX
Happy Birthday
Although the years go by so fast,
Your memory forever does last,
And though the seasons come and go,
We all love you more than youll ever know,
For you,your spirit grows up and lives on,
For us we just have to try to be strong,
Happy birthday Lauren 11 today,
See you again some time,one sweet day.
Love you loads
Justine,Daniel,Sapphire and Brennon
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Hi lollypop, been a while since ive been on here hasnt it. Thankyou for the feathers..means alot.
Cant believe its your birthday on monday..years go so fast. I hope you come through tonight..but if you dont-thankyou for coming through to me to give daddy proof. I love you so much and not a day goes by when your not in my thoughts..even if there only sub concious thoughts..will never stop thinking of you,how could i? your my special baby sister and death of the physical body doesnt break that bond..i love you sooooooooooo much and it hurts even now to think of everything..that pain will never go away-even if im not crying everyday,im crying inside.
Love you so much darling, and I will be on here on your birthday ok.
love you millions
Justine xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The Little Wave
The story is about a little wave, bobbing along in the ocean, having a grand old time. He's enjoying the wind and the fresh air – until he notices the other waves in front of him, crashing against the shore. “My God, this terrible,” the wave says. “Look what's going to happen to me!”
Then along comes another wave. It sees the first wave, looking grim, and it says to him: “Why do you look so sad?” The first wave says: “You don't understand! We're all going to crash! All of us waves are going to be nothing! Isn't it terrible?”
The second wave says: “No, you don't understand. You're not a wave; you're part of the ocean.”
Taken from the novel "Tuesdays With Morrie" by Mitch Albom.
Message
When the child you have cherished is taken,
when the light of that promise is gone,
when the faith which sustained you is shaken,
and your days stumble painfully on,
When the sorrows of loss are unending
and your God seems forever away,
find the message your lost-one keeps sending:
words of loving and thanking and mending...
let your child shape the peace of your day.
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Sascha Wagner
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Tributes For This Week
My computer is running very slow at the moment I will have to get it looked at so I will be back online A.S.A.P. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all you do for Christopher & I it is very much appreciated
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FOR MONDAY 31st August
Our thoughts are ever with you
Though you have passed away.
And those who loved you dearly
Are thinking of you today.
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FOR YUESDAY
Everyday in some small way
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are always near
Still missed, loved and always dear.
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FOR WEDNESDAY
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God can tell us why.
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FOR THURSDAY
We can't have old days back
When we were all together.
But secret tears and loving thoughts
Will be with us forever.
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FOR FRIDAY
Love Lives On
Those we love
Are never really lost to us –
We feel them
In so many special ways-
Through friends
They always cared about
And dreams they left behind,
In beauty that they added to our days...
In words of wisdom we still carry with us
And memories that never will be gone...
Those we love are never really lost to us -
For everywhere their special love lives on.
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FOR SATURDAY
If Roses Grow in Heaven
If roses grow in Heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my loved ones arms
and tell them they're from me.
Tell them I love and miss them,
And when they turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for a while.
Because remembering them is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
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FOR SUNDAY
Still With Us
Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am a diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star shine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry.
I am not there...I DID NOT DIE.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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FROM YOUR DAUGHTER XXXX
Letter to mom
Mom, please don’t feel guilty
It was just my time to go.
I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.
We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it’s not many years
I don’t want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.
I haven’t really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I’m closer to you than you know.
Just believe that when you say my name
I’m standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there’s nothing I can do.
But I’ll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to “cross over,”
I’ll be there to take your hand.
by Joy Curnutt
LOVE ALWAYS LIZ XXXX
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Tributes For This Weekend
FOR FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST
Good Bye
I know my time has ended,
Its time for me to leave.
I want you all to know,
You mean so much to me.
Why I had to go,
Was a mystery to me.
All I heard was God,
Saying “ Please come home to me.”
So I left my friends and family,
I didn’t say goodbye.
All I got to see,
Were the tears in their eyes.
But as I saw them crying,
I asked them not to grieve.
Knowing how much we care,
That our love will never cease.
You can look up at the sky,
And look over to the sea.
When you feel that gentle breeze,
You always think of me.
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FOR SATURDAY
If I Had One Last Day
If I had one last day
To tell you what's inside
I'd tell you that I'm sorry
For all the times I've lied
I'd tell you that I need you
To hold my hand today
I'd tell you that I love you
I'd ask you, please, to stay
You'd look at me and smile
The way you always would
And say "I'd love to stay,
If only I really could"
Then you'd laugh the way you did
Whenever I was blue
You'd wipe my tears and whisper softly,
"Don't cry, I love you too"
If I had one last day
I'd love you from the start
I'd stop hiding how I feel
I'd say what's in my heart
If I had one last day,
I'd say my last good-bye
And that even though you are far away,
In my heart, you'll never die.
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FOR SUNDAY
Letter From Heaven For My Family........
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an Angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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In my dreams I see you..
And we hold each other tight
I never want my dreams to end..
As I dream of you each night
You tell my that you love me..
And for me not to cry
And that you have not gone forever..
Because you did not die
You watch over me with love..
And protect me from any harm
'Cos your my guardian Angel..
So full of beauty and charm
You kiss me at bedtime..
And you say Night night
I shall dream of you with love..
Each and every night
I will put a rose on my pillow..
For my precious Angel above
For you to take back to heaven..
As it's for you with love
So if I am sleeping..
Please wake me..
And show your face
Before you fly back to heaven..
That beautiful place
copyright� Jackie Thomas 23/08/09.
SENT WITH LOTS OF LOVE LIZ XXXX
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FOR MONDAY 24TH AUGUST
We can't have old days back,
When we were all together,
But secret tears and loving thoughts,
Will be with us forever.
FOR TUESDAY
If we could have one lifetime wish,
One dream that could come true,
We'd ask with all our hearts,
For yesterday and you.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Just a thought of sweet remembrance,
Just a memory, sad and true;
Just the love and sweet devotion,
Of the one who thinks of you.
FOR THURSDAY
No hand so soft and gentle
No heart so tender, true
No sorrow life could bring us
To equal losing you.
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