| 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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Thanks for being there Poem Read:
I've had one of those days
you know what I mean
so I sit back and relax
and turn on my screen.
I will talk to all my friends
who know just what to say
to make my stresses go
and my troubles fade away.
My friends you're always there for me
whenever I feel blue
and though we've never met before
I know our friendships true.
And although we haven't been friends for long
in this short time it seems
we shared so many things already
our hopes, our fears, our dreams.
We come from different walks of life
but we share a common bond
and it's time to say that of all of you
I've grown so very fond.
So friends thank you for being there
whenever I've needed you
I know you're always there for me
and you know Im there for you.
Author: Unknown
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Thank you for being the friend you are
I never thought that I would find
a friend so great and a friend so kind
I look up to you in every way
'cause I learn something from you every day.
Without you I don't know where I'd be
but you're still here, friends with me
you deserve so much more than I can give
but without you I wouldn't live.
You've given me more than money can buy
and for you I'd give my all and I would die
This feeling I feel gets stronger every day
hoping not to mess it up, I constantly pray.
You're an angel from God up above
and I'm thankful for your understanding love
because when you're around everything seems right
and for you, until the end, I will fight.
It doesn't matter what you do or say
because you will be my friend anyway
I know the real you that's down deep inside
and in you, I will always confide.
Thank you for being the friend you are
you're my best friend, an angel by far
everything in you is an inspiration to do great
and you will be loved by all cause that's your fate!
So never stop being the real and wonderful you
cause God shines through in all that you do
and whenever it seems like I'm never there
remember this: I love you and I will always care!
Author: Unknown
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Tributes For This Weekend
FOR FRIDAY 7th August
~Pennies Come From Heaven~
Found a penny today
Laying on the ground
But its not just a penny
This little coin I found
Pennies come from heaven
That's what my Mum told me
She said angels toss them down
Oh, how I loved this story
She said when an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of a frown
So, don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue
It may be a penny from Heaven
That your loved ones have tossed to you
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FOR SATURDAY
~God's Garden~
God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again
He saw that the road was getting rough,
And the hills are hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
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FOR SUNDAY
~When Tomorrow Starts Without Me~
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 my 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 a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realised
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.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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love val xxxxxx
My Life Changed
My Life changed, the very moment I found out
That you had passed away.
I couldn't stop it;
There was nothing I could say.
You've touched my life so deeply
To a point you will never know,
I try to think about you
When I am feeling down and low.
Sometimes when my day gets hard
I will think about your beautiful smile
And if I listen hard enough
I will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give me a reason
To go on with my day,
And now if I want to see you
I'll bow my head and pray.
I catch myself looking for you still,
In the halls and at your front door,
But when I call your name
There is no reply any more!
I never thought a day would come
Where we would be apart,
God has you in his keepings,
We have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but never will be the same,
Your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.
Just one more minute,
God, is all I ask- why can't you give her back;
It seems like such a simple task.
I guess people are right
When they say God only takes the best,
I know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.
Memories Today, Thoughts Forever
love val xxxxx
Signs are fore those who struggle with their belief
But I know you believe in me and it softens your grief
I do not need to send a sign to show that I am close
Trust the feeling in your heart, it's a stronger sign than most.
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FOR MONDAY
Loving you is easy,
We do it every day,
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
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FOR TUESDAY
Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
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FOR WEDNESDAY
I sit and wonder every day,
Why the Lord chose to call you away,
I think He saw you needed rest,
He only takes the very best.
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FOR THURSDAY
Loving memories of one so dear,
Treasured still with a love sincere,
In our hearts she is living yet,
We loved her too dearly to forget.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Tributes For This Weekend
My Friend
I'm sending you this little note
It comes with love to say
I've asked your guardian angel
To watch over you each day
For whenever your feeling down
Your angels sure to know
And you'll soon receive guidance
And will know which way to go
Don't let your troubles worry you
Dear friend you will be fine
For your loved and protected
By a presence that's divine.
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FOR FRIDAY
We'll Never Say Goodbye
I cannot see you with my eyes
Or hear you with my ears.
But thoughts of you are with me still
And often dry my tears.
You whisper in the rustling leaves
That linger in the fall;
And in the gentle evening breeze,
I’m sure I hear you call.
A part of you remains with me
That none can take away.
It gives me strength to carry on
At dawning of new day.
I think of happy times we shared
And then I softly sigh.
But this I know -- we’ll meet again
And never say goodbye
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FOR SATURDAY
Angel Mum’s
We have shared our tears and our sorrow,
We have given encouragement to each other,
Given hope for a brighter tomorrow,
We share the title of grieving Mother.
Some of us lost older Daughters or Sons,
Who we watched grow over the years,
Some have lost their babies before their lives begun,
But no matter the age we cry the same tears.
We understand each other’s pain,
The bond we share is very strong,
With each other there is no need to explain,
The path we walk is hard and long.
Our children brought us together,
They didn't want us on this journey alone,
They knew we needed each other,
To survive the pain of them being gone.
So take my hand my friend,
We may stumble and fall along the way,
But we'll get up and try again,
Because together we can make it day by day.
We can give each other hope,
We'll create a place where we belong,
Together we will find ways to cope,
Because we are Angel Mums and together we are strong!
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FOR SUNDAY
So Little Time
We had so little time to share,
Too soon, I had to leave.
I know how much you love me,
I know how much you grieve.
I know how sharp your pain is,
I feel the aching in your hearts.
My life so quickly ended
Before it barely had a start.
I remember how you held me,
And kissed my face and hands,
You cuddled me so gently;
But, God had other plans.
I was your perfect angel,
From God you knew I came,
Suddenly he called me home again,
And now God holds my hand.
I know you’ll always miss me,
I understand your pain is hard to bear.
Just remember that I’m in heaven
And we’ll see each other there.
So smile when you think of me
and wipe away all of your tears
I’m cuddled now in heaven
By our family members here.
I’m waiting here in heaven,
And on the day we meet again.
I’ll be the first to smile and greet you,
When God calls you home to him.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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It's raining outside..
So cold and wet
Is it sunny in heaven?
It is I bet
Water falls from the sky..
Just like my tears..
That I cry
I cry so much..
And I hurt with pain
Since you went to heaven..
I've not been the same
I miss you so much..
As the days go by
My tears fall slowly..
As I wipe my eyes
I think of you..
With joy and pride
Please keep me safe..
And walk by my side
I look up to the sky..
As I think of you with love
My sweet Angel..
In heaven above
copyright© Jackie Thomas 29/07/09.
Love and Hugs Barbara xx
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FOR MONDAY
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
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FOR TUESDAY
Think of them as living
In the hearts of those they touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost
And they were loved so much!
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FOR WEDNESDAY
A silent thought, a secret tear,
Keeps your memory ever dear,
God took you home, it was his will,
But in our hearts, you live still.
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FOR THURSDAY
Those we love we never lose,
For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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*★ܓ Why do we feel the way we do
*★ܓ Missing our angels like the way we do
*★ܓ Some days we hurt so much inside
*★ܓ All we want is our angels by our side
*★ܓ We know our angels are having fun
*★ܓ looking down laughing at us
*★ܓ thinking we should really know
*★ܓ how much they still love us so
*★ܓ But all we want is to hold there hand
*★ܓ And tell them we want them
*★ܓ On this earthly ground
*★ܓ How we know this can never be
*★ܓ As god took our angels
*★ܓ To his heavenly land
*★ܓ Our pain and hurt is so deep
*★ܓ How will our heart ever heal
*★ܓ How we hope you can hear us
*★ܓ each day and night
*★ܓ wishing you our beautiful angels
*★ܓ★* Goodnight *★ *★ܓ We love you oh so much
copyright� Jo Dalton 2009
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