| Location | Liverpool |
| Age | 10 months |
| Date of Birth | 11/2005 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,680 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.
rest in peace
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIR WAY AND MEMORIES A LANE MOMMY AND DADDY WOULD WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN AND BRING YOU HOME AGAIN.
REST IN PEACE ANGEL. XX
Know all to well how u feel
so sorry for ur loss, i had only one child for 9ys and had a second only to be left with one again. my son joshua went to sleep on 23 of sept.06 just natural death/virus, i know u know how those words don't make sence from one day to an other and our lives changed forever and ever. i still feel like it can't be true. i will pray for u and ur fam. especially for ur sweet Grace as i pray for my Azharia thier loss is unrepairable. i'm sure my josh will keep a eye on Brooke as he will see in her his sister he luvd so much. i can't say enough i'm so sorry. God bless u !
My little sister
Hello baby Brooke, i miss you lots and want to send you lots of special hugs to you everyday. I picked your song to put on here i hope that you like it. i really do miss you, you will be my little sister forever. i promise to look after mummy now to make sure she is ok.
i love you lots
love from grace xxxxxxxxxxx
THE BROKEN CHAIN
We little knew that morning that God was going to all your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
so sorry, my love to you all x x x x x x
R.I.P Brooke xxx
..x..My Guardian Angel..x..
My Angel ever at my side
how lovely you must be -
To leave your home in heaven,
to guard someone like me.
When I'm far away from home,
or maybe hard at work
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.
Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you're near
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.
When I pray, you're praying too,
your prayer is just for me.
But, when I sleep you never do,
You're watching over me.
Another Gorgeous Litte Angel To Fill The Sky.
Deepest Sympathy To Michelle, Paul And Grace.
Stay Strong..All My Love xxx
THE UNBROKEN CORD
The Cord
We are connected, my child and I,
by an invisible cord not seen by the eye
It's not like the cord that connects us at birth
this cord can't be seen by anyone on earth
This cord does its work right from the start
It binds us together attached to my heart
I know that it's there though no-one can see
the invisibe cord from my child to me
The strength of this cord it's hard to describe
It can't be destroyed, it can't be denied
It's stronger than any cord man could create
It withstands the test, can hold any weight
And though you're gone, though you're not here with me
the cord is still there but no-one can see
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised, I am sore
but this cord is my lifeline as never before
I am thankful that God connects us this way
A mother and child, death can't take it away !
sleep sweet angel
your story has truly touched my heart could not stop cring. your little angel is now at peace safe in gods hands with all the other little angels, my baby will be her friend and play with her with all the other angels. may she rest in peace. loads of love to you all especially for brookes big sister. luv ali. xxxx
For Grace
Dear Grace
I lost my brother when I was your age, and I can imagine you're being so strong for your Mum & Dad, as I tried to.
I'm sure you're a wonderful girl, and I'd like to think that Brooke is now part of you, and that you will go on to be a beautiful bright shining light in this world.
I'm sending you a big hug, and I wish you all the very best for the future.
xxx
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