Eden Francesca Galvani-Skeete
| Location | Ilford |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/2000 |
| Date of Death | 7/2006 |
| Visitors | 44,925 since 04/08/2006 |
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***July 19 2007***
Today would have been Eden's 7th birthday.
We are launching Eden's Trust today at the House of Commons.
Please visit the trust website at www.edenstrust.org.uk
Eden was born on 19th July 2000 at 8.15 in the evening, she weighed 8lbs 5oz and
Craig David was playing on the radio. Eden’s eyes were wide open, that day
changed life forever for us.
As a baby, no one could have asked for a better behaved, more beautiful
child.
During the first few years of her life Eden suffered from infantile spasms, a
hugely worrying time for us. This serious condition could have seriously damaged
Eden’s health permanently or at the very least leave her with learning
difficulties, however despite the adversity Eden still developed to ‘above
average’ level. At the age of two Eden recovered with no lasting damage and
was totally cured. The consultant doctor’s words were ‘it’s a miracle’.
That word best portrayed our daughter. She was a little miracle. She was old and
wise beyond her years – almost like she had been here before. Her thoughtful
persona was always evident. In fact, teachers reported to us that at times new
pupils were put into Eden’s capable, caring hands to ease them into their new
environment. She was often described by teachers as eager to please and do her
best at everything. One of the teaching assistants’ at her school also
commented on how he always found Eden polite and charming, he said she was an
example to all the other children. Eden was very popular and loved by her
classmates and although she thoroughly enjoyed going to school, she always said
it wasn’t fair as childrens were away from their mummy’s for too long.
Eden loved reading, story telling, gymnastics, swimming, cycling with her mum
and riding her scooter with her dad. She also loved music, singing and
entertaining to any available audience. Eden had a passion for dancing, a skill
inherited from her mum. When she was three years of age she went to a ‘Fun
Song Factory’ concert and literally stole the show when she was invited to
dance on stage.
Eden had an elder sister and brother whom very much adored her. Eden hated to
shop and on one occasion at the age of four she was not pleased about having to
go shopping with her sister, she told her sister that if she ‘did not have to
go shopping she would be really, really good’. Her sister did not agree as
she told Eden that good behaviour was not something to be bartered, she
responded by asking what bartered meant and when it was explained, Eden thought
for a while and replied ‘is that like when I ask you if I can do something and
you ask me for a kiss first’, her insight was boundless.
Eden’s beauty and lovely character always astounded everyone she came into
contact with. Always on a serious mission to ensure the happiness of her mum and
dad. A greater diplomat the United Nations could not better.
Eden packed a lot into her short life, she had a social diary that would be on a
par with a socialite, she travelled extensively and loved people in a way that
only a good heart can.
As parents, we had the joy of looking forward to seeing our beautiful girl grow
up to become a responsible member of society, fall in love and get married. All
of this sadly, we will not now see happen.
They say you never know what you have got til it’s gone. As parents, we knew
what we had from the first moment Eden widely opened her eyes on 19th July 2000.
We know God will take care of her and that in the school in heaven where all the
angels learn to fly, Eden’s determination to do her very best will make her
one of the best angels ever.
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Elli (Mother) 1 week agoCampaign for Justice
My darling Eden I have been sitting by your special garden the last 2 days, yet it's strange because I know you are not there in the ground. At last, my sweet angel, the campaign for justice is beginning to take form and we are organising all sorts of events which can be accessed via your website. Help me baby, give me the strength to see this through and make sure those who made you suffer so badly and tried to cover their tracks will be brought to justice.
There is not a day, not an hour, not a second, not a fleeting moment, when you are not in my heart and consuming my every thought. I still ache for you my baby and always will until the day comes when I can huggle you in my arms again. I love you so much Didsie.
Your mummy and only your mummy xxxxxxxxxxx
Joanne (Sister) 2 weeks agoMissing you so much baby
There is nothing I can ever say that could articulate how I feel or the emptiness I have inside. Baby, I am so very, very sorry - not a single day passes where you are not on my mind, although some days are more manageble than others....
Its that time of year again, another birthday, another anniversy - just never seems to get easier.
I love you so much baby always xxx
Maren (Friend) 4 weeks agoMoving
Dear Eden and dear Elli
We are moving to Brussels this summer, in July. So on your 9th birthday, we will be Belgian, Eden.
Still think a lot about you, still have friends over here who ask how your Mummy is coping. Friends who don't even know you but remember the state I was in, when I heard the news. I am almost able to talk about you without having to cry, but only with a lot of selfcontrol.
Would have loved to know you longer, but am still greatful having known you at all.
Charles Forster December 26, 2008So sorry
Hi Ellie, saw you on ITV two years back when went through such a trauma, But did not have any means of contact as i dont dance salsa anymore.
Rather late than never, PLEASE DO ACCEPT MY SYMPATHY AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.
CHARLES FORSTER
EMAIL:CHARLES.FORSTER@GMAIL.COM
Elli (Mother) December 24, 2008Happy Christmas my Angel from Heaven
My baby this is the 3rd Christmas without you and it does not feel like Christmas at all - just another empty day.
I miss you and I going to pick a tree together, about 7 or 8 feet tall and both of us looking through so many trees to find the perfect shape. I miss wrapping presents for you and watching you open them with such excitement. I miss waking up with you. I just miss you sooooo much.
I shall not be celebrating Christmas tomorrow - it is empty without you, but trust that I shall be thinking of you constantly and look forward to the day when I can hold you in my arms again.
Happy Christmas my Didsie. I love you more than the world! Your mummy and only your mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Maren (Friend) December 22, 2008Thinking of you
Hi Eden, still have not forgotten you. Have not been to the UK for ages now, and everything over there has changed so much anyway...
It's Christmas soon and it must be so hard for your family without you. Saw the balloons they sent to the sky (for your birthday I presume?). It looked like a wonderful day and I believe it was in the park where your first nursery was (Clayhall, maybe?) Anyway, I seem to have recognized it.
We think a lot about you, have just been to Disney for a couple of days with the girls and - of course - had to think about the Easter you spent with us the following day 4 (?) years ago. Love you lots! Maren
Maren (Friend) August 16, 20082 years
since we said goodbye to you, little Eden. This day will always be in my memories - it felt like a cut through our hearts, but as Ronni said, it was like Eden was waving a magic wand that day at church hopefully this will reach her Mum and give her some peace one day.
Maren (Friend) July 20, 2008dreams
Dear Elli, I dreamt of you the night before yesterday in the very early morning, you seemed at peace, calm and somewhat happy, still with your sad eyes though and I was so glad for you. We talked a lot an shed tears every other minute together, but it felt like some sort of 'wash' that actually releaved from the pain. I woke up and thought that this time I must remember the date of my dream in case it was important and I choked when I realized that I dreamt of you on Eden's 8th birthday. I am just happy it was a good dream and not a nightmare as the one I had 2 years ago and that so unfortunately proved right. Sending you a big hug Maren and family
Tracey Greenhill (Friend) June 29, 2008love to you
dear ellie
I hope so much that there will be some days when you can begin to smile and know that eden is always smiling with you and that one day you will be able to smile together. I know I only had the opportunity to meet with Eden a couple of times when she was tiny, but it goes without saying ellie she was gorgeous like her mum.
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