| Location | Liverpool |
| Age | 10 months |
| Date of Birth | 11/2005 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,682 since 13/07/2007 |
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♥ Brooke Richardson ♥
Born: 1/11/05
Died: 21/9/06
Age: 10 months
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Brooke was born on 1st November 2005 at 38 weeks weighing a healthy 6lb 2oz. She was mine and my
husband Paul's second child and a beautiful little sister for our 12 year old daughter Grace.
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Grace had always asked for a baby brother or sister since she was 8 years old and as her mum i
wanted to give her that as many parents would do anything for their children. Grace's wishes
were remaining unanswered and by the time Grace was 9 years old we had given up any hope of being
able to give her the baby brother or sister that she always wanted.
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Then a week before Grace's 10th birthday i started to feel unwell. I just put this down to a
stomach bug. Then on Grace's birthday i was feeling even worse, i couldnt even bend over to
help her with her presents. The day after her birthday (23/4/05) i awoke feeling sick. Then i
realised, we still hadn't given up the chance of giving Grace a sibling. Could this be morning
sickness?
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After taking 3 pregnancy tests to be sure, i told my husband Paul the good news and to this day i
can still picture the massive smile on his face when i told him. Then there was Grace, well her
little face when i told her she was just gleaming and said "this is the best late birthday
present in the world mum!" She started preparing for her little brother or sisters birth and
even made a welcome sign.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~When i was 16 weeks pregnant and went for my scan
the hospital asked me if i would like to know the sex of my baby, i knew that Grace would want a
baby sister more than a baby brother so i said no, as i wanted it to be a surprise.
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My pregnancy was very good until 38 weeks when my waters broke with just under 2 weeks to go and
when i held my little baby for the first time i had forgotton the feeling that you get when you have
a baby as it had been a long time since Grace was born. The first time Grace got to see her she came
in and said proudly "i am a big sister now" and then she asked me if it was a girl or boy
and when i told her that she had a little sister she just said one word to sum up her feelings
"GREAT"
We let Grace pick her name and she chose Brooke, what a beautiful name, i couldn't pick one
better myself
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Brooke was a fantastic little baby, and hardly ever cried, just like Grace. Grace adored her new
baby sister and was always taking her for walks to show her off and eventhough i never planned to
have another child after Grace until Grace asked me i loved Brooke and was so glad that we had her.
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Brooke was thriving then on the night of 20th September 2006 i put Brooke to bed as usual and Grace
gave her a kiss goodnight, we were not to know that this would be the last time the we saw Brooke
alive.
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When i woke on 21st september i could sense someting was not right and i will never forget the image
that i saw when i went into Brooke's room. She was just lieing there, helpless. I picked her up
and just sat down and cried and it wasnt until the paramedics had arrived (which my husband had
called) that the just said " I am so sorry... " those words will haunt me forever.
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The doctors couldn't tell me what had happened to Brooke other than the cause of her death was
"cot death"?
One happy, loving family was broken apart by a word that doctors used when they were unsure of what
really happened. We were left a heartbroken mum and dad. Grace was left without the little sister
that she always wanted and to this day we still dont know the real cause other than the simple
excuse "cot death"
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Please leave a message or light a candle for Brooke. Many thanks to those who have already done so,
either myself or my husband will be visiting your individual sites.
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You're A Special Little Spirit
'You're a Special Little Spirit,' the all great Master said,
As he gently caressed the curly blond hair of the Little Spirit's Head.
'you need to go to Earth to spend some time, you know,
A place I send most Spirits to be tested, to learn, to grow.
The Little Spirit, in sadness, slowly bowed her head,
And from her eye a tear did steal and down her cheek it shed.
'Don't you fret now little one, I won't let you stay too long,
I'll bring you back to help me here, You'll hardly know you've been gone.
You're my choicest Little Spirit, you're the apple of my eye.'
And he wiped the tear and gently kissed His Little Spirit good-bye.
'I'm back,' the Little Spirit whispered, as she climbed onto her Master's knee,
And the Master said, 'I told you, you would not be long away from me.'
And then, the Lord, He noticed still another tear welled in her eye.
'Why are you so sad, Little Spirit, whatever should make you cry?'
'I'm glad I'm back,' the Spirit said, 'but Master you must surely know,
When your angel came to get me, I didn't want to go.
I know you said you needed me and that I'd be gone the shortest while,
But Lord, couldn't I have had a little longer earthly trial?'
The Master let the Little Spirit slip down from His knee,
He firmly took the little hand and said,'Come walk with me.'
The Little Spirit and her Lord walked slowly hand in hand,
As the Master explained Her special part in the great and marvelous plan.
'Now Lord, I don't mean to argue, I understand you need me home.
But I left in such a hurry, I left everyone hurting and so alone.
I didn't let my earthly parents know how much I loved them so.
I was much too small to tell them, Lord, how will they ever know?
They feel they've been cheated, and in a way so do I.
Not getting to share any more than we did, how can I ever tell them why?'
'Little Spirit, I know your heart is heavy with the message you need to share.
But you need not worry anymore, I'll watch over your loved ones there.
I'll send them loving comfort as a strong and helping hand.
I'll content and give peace to their aching hearts, so they will understand.
The Little Spirit looked up at her Master and said 'Thank you for explaining it to me.
And could you please tell them I'm safe and happy and that someday they'll be here with me.'
'Yes,' said the Lord with a smile and a nod, 'I'll tell them all that I can.'
Then the others came to see the Little Spirit, as the Lord let go of her hand.
He said, 'I'll tell them you're pure, as pure as Heaven's Gold,
That I needed the warmth of your perfect soul to keep Heaven from getting cold.'
Author Unknown
little angel
So sorry for youre lost, my cousin maria lost her beautiful little angel Mia 5 months also. she is always in our hearts and thoughts every day, she will be with Brooke playing with the rainbows. in our thoughts always xxxxxxxx
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mummy 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,
Mummy don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
Your life was cut short
i still dont know why,
why were you chosen,
Why did you have to die.
Surely its wrong,
And god was mistaken,
Or does he insist,
It's only the best that are taken.
so sorry
so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful brooke, can not begin to understand how you are feeling, i have 2 babies myself, 6 and 3, brooke will always be around you and im sure she is taking care of grace for you, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this unbelievably sad time, godbless brooke another beautiful angel in the sky x
poem with love x
I'll lend you for a little time
a child of Mine, He said.
For you to love while she lives,
and mourn when she is dead.
It may be six or seven years,
or twenty-two or three.
But will you til I call her back,
take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
and her stay, it shall be brief.
You'll have her lovely memories,
as solace for your grief.
I can not promise she 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 my search for teachers true,
and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now, you will give her all your love,
and not think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to call,
to take her back again.
I fancied that I heard them say,
Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy this child shall bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness,
we'll love her while we may,
and for the happiness we've known,
we'll ever grateful stay.
But, shall the angels call for her,
much sooner than we planned,
we'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
An angel was needed in Heaven...... and God summoned Brooke to come home . A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best. xXx
so sorry
So very sorry for your loss of your gorgeous baby girl Brooke xxx She truly is beautiful xxx My thoughts are with you xxx
hope you're having lots of fun up there Brooke x Hope you've met my Dan,if you have i'm sure he'll be making you giggle n giving you lots of cuddles n kisses xxx
Lots of love to all your family xxxxxxx
Hi Michelle, thanks for your kind words on Megans website, your little girl is truly beautiful. Her gorgeous angelic face could melt the hearts of the hardest people. Once again thanks for your kind words. And if you ever need n e one to talk to i am here you can contact me through megans website xx
Brooke
Good morning Brooke, mummy isnt feeling very well today, i just want to be angry at something or someone to let all my anger out. I have been sick this morning over nothing, i just dont know what it is darling. I am so sorry that you have to listen to me in this state darling.
Your sister Grace had a sleepover last night at Becky's house, i bet you were looking down on her to make sure she was ok. I am going to pick her up at halfpast 12. Just my luck they are not at school, then am going to bring them both here so they can play together, but might send them into the garden so i can get some cleaning done.
Brooke this song that your big sister Grace chose is right, it is exactly how we felt when you were born, we did wait a lifetime and so did your sister Grace. Why were you chosen? my little baby girl was taken from me but why? was it something i did wrong? i have lots of un-answered questions that will just never get answered will they?
I think of all the good times that we had together as a family and try so hard to remember them and never want to forget them hunni.
I am sorry Brooke but i need somewhere to let all my anger out and it is not fair on daddy.
BROOKE WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS OUR LITTLE SHINING STAR IN HEAVEN!!
Lots of love from mummy xxxxx
Thank you Michelle for lighting a candle on Olivia Whiteside's site; she was my lovely little niece and I am sure you have read her site; we have had her inquest today; the driver is known to the police but they cannot charge him - not enough evidence - there is no justice for any child that dies.
Your daughter is beautiful; you must be very proud of her; my thoughts are with you
Tracy
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