| Location | Worthing, West Sussex |
| Age | 5 years |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Date of Birth | 27/11/2001 |
| Date of Death | 28/01/2007 |
| Visitors | 7,329 since 05/03/2007 |
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Tabitha Paige Critchley
Born Monday 27th November 2001
Died Sunday 28th Jan 2007
aged 5years
Lived Worthing, West Sussex
Tabitha has a mummy- Kerry, Daddy- Kevin and a brother Joshua who is 10
Tabitha died suddenly and unexpectedly. She had suffered with a chest infection in the days before
she died and had been on a course of antibiotics since the Thurday before she died. Sadly on the
sunday despite responding well to the medication she suddenly stopped breathing in her Nana's arms.
All efforts by her Nana and the medics failed and she was gone. After a postmortem examination we
learnt that her chest infection had developed very quickly into Bronchopneumonia and taken her life.
There was nothing anyone could do.
Our little girl was everything to us.She had so many different pet names:
Princess, Pickle and Baby Girl, but to us she was Boo. She was born on Tuesday 27th November 2001
wieghing 5lb 12oz. She was a perfectly healthy baby when she was born, and at the age of 3 months
she started to have fits. Then came an endless stream of hospital visits and test. Many visits to
hospitals in London, including Great Ormond Street.With no answers. The doctors kept drawing blanks.
Then at about six months old we noticed that she was not reaching her milestones like Joshua did.
The doctors then decided to stick our daughter down on record as having an undiagnosed seizure
disorder and Global development delay.. a big umbrella doctors use when they can think of anything
else to say.
Tabitha didnt mind any of this she was a very brave girl and.. never complaining.
Tabitha decided what she learnt to do and when.. she sometimes kept her achievements secret from
people.. she showed some people things that she didnt show others. She would opt out if she didn't
feel like physio or the activity on offer, by going to sleep.
Tabitha was a big fan of Grand Prix racing, Football and she loved the tv programme Pimp my ride. It
wasn't until she started school that she showed an interest in girlie things, like My Little Pony,
Disney Princesses and pretty dresses. At around christmas time we started to plan ahead to the
future, something we had never been able to do before. She was progressing so well at school that we
envisaged her sitting up, walking and eating food like other children.. Then our dreams were
shattered.
She taught us a great deal in her short life about patience love and faith... she couldn't walk but
she could wiggle and although she couldnt talk she could communicate with her hands and her eyes..
and she always had a smile for everyone... We were very proud of our little girl... She was very
brave.... She touched many peoples lives in her short life and everyone who knew her was truly
blessed..
We will love her and miss our little princess forever xxxxx
After our precious angel died we learnt that her condition in life was called Leptomeningial
Angodysplasia. In English that is Sturge Weber syndrome, a very rare condition one in 50,000 people
with port wine stain birth marks are affected. This condition was actually ruled out when she was a
baby because she didn't present all the syptoms. It turned out she had a very rare form of a very
rare syndrome.. She certainly was one of a kind. Bless her xXx
Tabitha was laid to rest on Friday 23rd Febuary. She made her final journey in a beautiful white
horse and carriage. There were so many flowers we had to have a seperate car for them all. Over 100
people came to help us say Good-bye to our beautiful angel, every seat in the chapel was filled and
people were standing in the aisles. We are so proud that our little girl touched so many peoples
lives xXx
Tabitha now sleeps in heaven with her big brother Jack, who was born sleeping on 7th August 1997.
Her Uncle Paul, who died on 11th August 2004 and her Grandad who died on 13th May 2006. Together
forever xxxxx
MISSING YOU
Now that you're not here
To share my life each day
I feel a sadness in my heart
That just wont go away
When the sun goes down
And the evening startsto fall
Is when my arms long for you
And i miss you most of all
For when we were together
We were as close as we could be
And there isn't anyone on earth
That could mean the same to me.
XXXXX I LOVE U BOO XXXXX
We thought of you today
But that is nothing new
We thought about you yesterday
And will tomorrow too
We think of you in silence
And make no outward show
For what it meant to lose you
Only those who love you know
Remembering is easy
We do it every day
It's the heartache of losing you
That will not go away
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
SIGNS
Every tear you cry mum
I will send you a smile
and memories of sunlit fun
will comfort you a while
*
I need to let you know i'm there
Because you only half believe
But many things with you i share
To prove i'll never leave
*
Rainbows, that after showers shine
white feathers, flutter to the ground
Heed these as my loving signs
Which tell you i'm still around
*
The dancing flight of butterflies
or echos of my voice you hear
Should not disturb you or surprise
They are proof that i am near
*
For every sleepless night you spend
I'll give you dreams to cherish
To show that there is no end
I've moved on, but do not perish
*
And in the quiet of evenings calm
When milling thoughts subside
I'll surround you with my light, like balm
Forever now, i am by your side
x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
We would like to thank everybody who has been there for us and supported us since our daughter was
born, during her life and since she left us.No words can express how grateful we are and how much
Tabitha loved you all. Thank you all so much for loving our little girl xx
*If you visit our little girls page please let us know*
Hi Princess,
It's you birthday coming up, miss you loads at this time of year, because of your birthday and then christmas. hope you watch over us all once in a while, because we sure think about you!
Love and miss you loads baby girl.
Zoe.xxx
♥♥ WITH LOVE ♥♥
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~~ The Angels ~~
May angels rest beside your door
May you hear their voices sing
May you feel their loving care for you
May you hear their peace bells ring
May angels always care for you
And not let you trip and fall
May they bear you up on angels wings
May they keep you standing tall
May they whisper wisdom in your ear
May they touch you when you need
May they remove you from each trace of fear
May they keep you from feeling greed
May they fill you with their presence
May they show you love untold
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold
May they teach you what you want to know
About life here and here-after
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
~~ Angel In My Pocket ~~
I am a tiny angel
I'm smaller than your thumb
I live in peoples pockets
That's where I have my fun
I don't suppose you've seen me
I'm too tiny to detect
Though i'm with you all the time
I doubt we've ever met
Before I was an angel...
I was a fairy in a flower
God himself hand picked me
And gave me angel power
Now god has many angels
That he trains in angel pools
We become his eyes and ears and hands
We become his special tools
And because god is so busy
With way too much to do
He said that my assignment
Is to keep close watch on you
When he tucked me in your pocket
He blessed you with angel care
Then told me to never leave you
And I vowed always to be there
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
~~ Guardian Angels ~~
When angels sense you need them
and angels always do.....
they come unseen from everywhere
to help and comfort you
they hover close beside you
till all your cares are gone
till they can see you're ready
once again to carry on
Then some of them may fly away
and take their gentle touch
to other hearts that need
the love of angels very much
but one at least stays with you
as your constant friend and guide
for guardian angels never leave
they're always at your side
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
Lots Of Love Always ~~ Elaine...x♥x
I am away for a few days break from monday 17th until friday 21st...so i'll light you candles now and send you all my love...see you saturday morning angel xxxxxxxxxx
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ FOR MONDAY Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
*★ * Take Care our beautiful angel *★ * In Heaven Up Above *★ * And Until we See You *★ * We Send Up All our Love *★ *
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ FOR TUESDAY Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
ჱܓIf every tear we shed for you Became a star up above. You'd stroll in Heaven's Garden Lit with ever Lasting Love. ჱܓ
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ FOR WEDNESDAY Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
♥ Watch Over Us From Heaven ♥ And Help Us Through This Pain ♥ We Will Always Love And Miss You ♥ Until We Meet Again ♥
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ FOR THURSDAY Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
⊱✣⊰ Just like the sweetest rose ♥ your petals fell too soon ♥ but the love you planted in our hearts ♥ will never cease to bloom ⊱✣⊰
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ FOR FRIDAY Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
☀ A beautiful memory dearer than gold of an angel whose worth can never be told. There's a place in our hearts no one can fill we miss you angel and always will ☀
Love Always Elaine xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I stood by your bed last night;
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
'It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here.'
I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I flew with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently landed on you; I smiled and said, 'it's me.'
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, 'I never went away.'
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say 'good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.'
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me.
- Author unknown
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~*~ If only our children were easter eggs ~*~
We'd have a heavenly easter egg hunt
All with baskets in our hands
Searching with a broken heart
Only we can understand
'Oh, look i found your child over here'
'Hey did anyone find mine?'
They are so beautifully coloured
They sparkle and they shine
These aren't your usual easter eggs
They each have their own specail glow
That comes from way down deep within
Only a grieving parent would know
We gather up our special eggs
With excitment all around
For the gift that we've been given
For the treasures that we've found
We all now stare with wonderment
At our children that have died
We want to hold them once again
And release them from inside
But, we all begin to realise
We have to crack the beautiful shell
The one that makes them sparkle and glow
The one they have earned so well
We know we cannot destroy this beauty
And take them from their place
So we give them an understanding kiss
As a tear runs down our face
One by one we take the baskets
With our beautiful coloured eggs
And place them gently on the grass
As we turn and walk away
We look back in amazment
As our eggs begin to sing
We see them flutter and move out
'Look our eggs all now have wings'
Then the golden egg begins to speak..
'Your children are safe with me
You'll be with them when the time is right
Together for Eternity'
We stand there in a circle of love
As we look up to the sky
Watching our radiant eggs take flight
Knowing our children can now fly
by christine ross
HAPPY EASTER
LOTS OF LOVE
MUMMY, TOBIAS AND JOSHUA
XXXXX
♦♥♦ Cherished Memories ♦♥♦
•:*:• ♥ •:*:••:*:• ♥ •:*:••:*:• ♥
Sometimes it's hard to understand
To see the reason why,
Sometimes it's hard to find the words
To say that last goodbye.
Sometimes it's hard to look ahead
With eyes still filled with tears,
But all our cherished memories
Will live on through the years.
And though there are no answers
The questions still remain,
Sometimes we just can't comprehend
Or understand the pain.
Sometimes it's hard to look beyond
The rainclouds in the sky,
Though all our cherished memories
Will stay as time goes by.
Sometimes when we close our eyes
The only thing we see,
Are moments that are long gone by
Of how things used to be.
Sometimes we need to just let go,
Let tears fall as they may,
Reliving cherished memories
That never fade away.
(Author unknown)
•:*:• ♥ •:*:••:*:• ♥ •:*:••:*:• ♥
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT FOR ME AND MY ANGELS.
LOVE ALWAYS ELAINE XXXXXXXX
•:*:• ♥ •:*:••:*:• ♥ •:*:••:*:• ♥
YOUR SPECIAL ANGEL
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When you hear an Angel softly whisper to you,
In the light of the day, or the darkness of the night.
When you feel the presence of an Angel caress you,
And see their beautiful wings spread in graceful flight.
When something inside you just makes you smile,
Or you feel a warmth suddenly wash over your heart.
When your dreams are beautiful and include an Angel,
As you lay with your head on your pillow, in the dark.
When you're alone, and everything is quiet around you,
Yet you can hear the sweetest lullaby being sung.
When waking up in the morning, any troubles feel lighter,
From speaking with an Angel, before a new day has begun.
Then you know I am the Angel who you can feel and hear;
Your special Angel from Heaven who will always be so near.
I'm no longer able to be here in body, but I'm with you everyday,
As my loving heart, my soul, and my spirit, will never be far away.
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Love Always Elaine xxxxxx
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Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved ones gone
those we love can never be
more than a thought apart
for as long as there is memory
they'll live on in the heart.
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There is a special place in our hearts
for those we have loved
for those who have loved us
without question, without a word or promise
there is a special place
where there is no pain or fear
where love flows freely
there is a special place to rest
in our hearts forever.
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I know how much I miss you
I feel an emptiness inside
It shows in everything I do
It's something I can't hide
I simply miss you being there
Life seems dull and flat
Without you nothings quite the same
I can't say more than that
But one day we will meet again
I know that this is true
But everyday until then
I know i'll just be missing you.
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Love always elaine xxxxxxxx
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There are angels in the heavens
there are angels on the ground
there are angels all around you
just waiting to be found...
So when you're feeling lonely
or just a little blue
open your eyes to see the angels
they are there waiting for you...
Don't forget about these angels
during all of your good times too
for they like to share your happiness
and the joys that come to you...
They will wrap their wings around you
to protect and guide you through
all the sad and tragic moments
that this life can throw at you...
They are sent to you from heaven
from our father up above
so remember to look for the angels
they'll show you all gods love...
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Have you ever truly heard
an angel whisper in your ear?
their voices are soft and comforting
letting you know you have nothing to fear...
If you listen very carefully
you might just hear their sweet voice
whispering to you of gods perfect love
and all things that make you rejoice...
They do their very best
to always watch over you
to keep you safe and happy
in everything you do...
So next time you feel lonely
kind of scared or feeling blue
just whisper to your angel
and listen...for they will whisper back to you...
xxx ~~ Love Always ~ Elaine ~~ xxx
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