| Location | Plymouth |
| Age | 9 years |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/1976 |
| Date of Death | 11/08/1985 |
| Visitors | 1,106 since 15/04/2009 |
| Creator |
MY DARLING SAMANTHA
Looking into the depth of my heart where did you go. Looking up to the ocean of sea blue skies My
Darling Samantha I feel you’re looking down protecting me as I did you. I remember your skin as
soft as a new born. Your hair long shining full bodied like a trunk of a beach tree. Your eyes
shined like diamonds so beautiful Yet your body so fragile like a porcelain doll. If you were to be
dropped you would break.
You looked to me for your life your existence all I could do is what my inner thoughts told me. I
nursed you like a baby for all of your 9 and half years. I fought as you fought for your precious
life. Another day in hospital bringing you nearer to the skies above, I would pray and cry and wish
I were you, so I could fight another bout of pneumonia for you.
The fear inside the touch of your skin your simple breathing for life itself my heart went to you so
many times. You and I faced this journey together we fought. You taught me the patience of life. I
cared and loved you beyond life itself, to keep you here with me. Sometimes a little smile would
appear on you face, or you would try in your own world to let me know the pain and suffering, you
sometimes went through, yet my darling Samantha you were never alone.
I reflect on your most precious short life, the achievements you showed yet with no guidance. I
remember that first step you took in your small baby walker it had four silver legs a blue seat to
hold your small body, the strength it must of taken for you to complete that, however another bout
of pneumonia took that small miracle from you, more medication to help keep those dreaded fits from
making you suffer even more.
Yet there was joy when we went to sea side you smiled and look around, the first time I placed you
in the sea the coldness on your body the shock to your system, yet after that you seem to enjoy the
ripples of the waves as they reach you. Bath time was a favourite of yours maybe the freedom of
clothes and the soft warm water. It was difficult to understand your feelings some times. Yet how I
loved you and I suffered as you did. The hours I sat with you laying in my arms feeding you
carefully as I could, so the tea did not go down to your lungs and the times you would spit a meal
at me as to say “I don’t want that get me something else” which is exactly what I did.
Together you and I learnt we had a special bond, I would sense your fear and try to overcome it with
love from deep within side me. You would be asleep at night in your small cot, I would awake
suddenly from a deep sleep only to find as I approached your cot you having another fit, I coped
best I could to help you, I waited, cuddle you, prayed for you, till the breathing turned back to
normal.
Give you up to an institution that was never to be over my dead body.You did not ask to come into
this world unable to talk hear or learn the skills of communication.
However you developed your own world your own special ways I tried to understand sometimes I did.
Yet with all of your strength being taken from you through the years, I knew the day would come when
you would leave me with only memories. The times in hospital over the years the oxygen tents you
were fighting. I would be at home trying to sleep waiting for the phone to ring. I lived in a world
of fear of losing you what would my life be without you yet it didn’t happen that way.
To find you that morning lying in your new bed lifeless, was devastating. I remember your pale white
face peaking beyond the sheets, cuddling you, still being able to feel the warmth of your body where
the cover had kept you warm.
My Daring Samantha life goes on, yet when you left me part of me went with you, I MISS YOU MY
DARLING SAMANTHA no more fighting for life just peace for you and memories for me. I truly know the
GIFT OF LOVE because you gave it and LEFT IT WITH ME.
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Tributes For Week Starting 16th November
FOR MONDAY
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts you’re always there.
FOR TUESDAY
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.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Everyday in some small way,
Memories of you come our way,
Though absent, you are always near,
Still missed, loved, always dear.
FOR THURSDAY
Resting where no shadows fall,
In peaceful sleep he awaits us all;
God will link the broken chain,
When one by one we meet again.
FOR FRIDAY
Surrounded by friends
Yet all alone
The one I loved
God has called home
The hugs of friends
Helps ease the pain
And I know my loss
Is my loved one's gain
But tears now flow
Across my face
As I long for just
One more embrace
Then comfort comes
And I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
And I feel God's grace.
FOR SATURDAY
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears...
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know..
.
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
FOR SUNDAY
When I come to the end of the day
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we once shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the maker's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds -
Miss me, but let me go.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Left me 24 years ago
Samantha many years have passed since you left me with this broken heart,
I miss you and still love you even more as years pass
But I know your in gods garden
With Zena and Karen it's just another year is hear and i bay a little prayer god blesss i love you always Mum XXXXXXXX
This is a Lovely Poem dedicated by my Nephew Philip to Samantha
St. Bartholomew's haunting bell now rings
A nervous junior angel arrives to collect her wings
The midnight fog, a loose veil that covers the night
God's latest messenger accepts her first flight
She must give strength where grief grips deep
Visit families who suffer loss and help them sleep
Mop, with understanding the tears and doubt
Offer them guidance through the dark, a way out
Her innocence in life, now a beacon for all
Strength to lift the effected, after they fall
God does not have favourites but even he has felt her touch
Her name is Samantha
and never before has an angel offered so much
(Dedicated to my cousin Samantha Crosby who died far too young)
________________________Written by Philip ____________
(By Edgar Guest)
"I'll lend you a little time, a child of mine", He said
"for you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or eleven or twenty-three.
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over in search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call, to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done,
For all the joy thy child will bring, the risk of grief will run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, will ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for him much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand."
A Poem for my Darling with love MumXXXX
When I close my eyes I say a little prayer
I always think of you and smile a little smile,
I pull the covers tight and hope it’s you I dream about.
For when you were on earth, only for a while
Moments were so precious.
Now as I Softly fade away
In to the wonderful world of dreams.
I see you running through green fields.
With your hair now long and blowing in the wind
Your dress is pure white and flows so graciously,
You stop a while and turn around
I see you now all grown up
A fine young lady I can be proud of.
You carry on then smile and run so free
Like a bird flying in the sky,
But all too soon the dream it fades
Yet warmth is in my heart
For so long as I have my dreams
You are forever here in my heart
What a beautiful heartfel eulogy for your beautiful daughter. I know that the pain is still deep within the hole where your heart was torn from your body, I know and hope that you do too that Samantha is now out of pain and is a whole young beautiful healthy little girl just patiently waiting for her adoring mummy to come home and stay, Until then take strength from the Love that you have for Samantha and she you and the knowledge that she never left your life only your view,
Sincere condolences and Much Love
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sending love xx
thinking of you , and sending love ....
your beautiful daughter was very lucky to have such a wonderful mum ...
and Samantha was a special girl who lives on in your love xxxxx
many thoughts are with you ....... xx x x x x
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies."
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
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SLEEP TIGHT LITTLE ANGEL
♥ღ♥ A penny from Heaven.♥ღ♥
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They say 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 Samantha tossed to you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
With Love to youxxx
Sending love & hugs to you In Paradise
Samantha, God bless you angelxxx
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