| Location | Ilford |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/2000 |
| Date of Death | 7/2006 |
| Visitors | 46,908 since 04/08/2006 |
| Creator |
***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.
eden
so sorry how eden died my heart goes out to you i look at eden every night she was so gorgeous .god bless you eden xxxxxxx
How my beautiful angel died.
To Caroline from Edinburgh. My Eden died after a fire show went wrong on holiday. She suffered 70% burns and I am trying to live through this nightmare and to get justice for my little girl. Eden suffered two heart attacks and kidney failure before she died. She should have never had to go through what she went through. She was the most beautiful, caring, loving, happy child you could ever hope to meet. There can never be any justice for what she had to suffer and the images that haunt me every day of my life. I just want to be with my baby - life without her is unbearable. Please, if you are ever on holiday and see a fire show, stop it; don't allow it to continue. Remember my Eden. Thank you. Elli
Please don't tell me you know how my mum feels,
Unless you have lost your child too
Please don't tell me, my broken heart will heal
Because that is just not true
Please don't tell me my beautiful little sister is in a better place, that maybe true but I want her here with us
Don't tell me someday I'll hear her voice and see her beautiful face, beyond today I cannot see
Don't tell me it is time to move on, because I cannot. Don't tell me to face the fact she is gone because denial is something that is so fierce and strong
Don't tell me to be thankful for the time I had, because I wanted more
Don't tell me when I am my old self you will be glad,
I'll never be as I was before. What you can tell me is you will be here for me, that you will listen when I talk of my beautiful little sister, you can share with me my precious memories
You can even cry with me for a while, please don't hesitate to say her name because it is something I long to hear everyday
Friend, please realise that we will never be the same - one thing that keeps me going is my sister’s memory and love, because that will ALWAYS remain
R.I.P
what a beautiful little lady, im am so sorry for your loss, i hope you take comfort in the fact shes walks beside you eachday.. little angel x
god bless to all your family xx
Princess
Eden my name and eden my nature. As god intended it to be beautiful such as you are. Give strength to your family little angel. sweetdreams baby girl. xxx
deepest sympathy
i understand your loss as i to lost a child my heart goes out to you.all my love tracy xx
so sorry
to mummy and daddy, ( something I like to say but first of all to let you know I
arrived safely, OK, I'm writing this from heaven, here I dwell with God above
here there's no more tears of sadness here is just eternal love please do not
be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remeber that I am with you every
morning noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life was
through, God picked me up and hugged me and he said 'I welcome you, its
good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone'.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on I need you here badly,
you're part of my plan. There's so much we have to do to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the
list was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night that days
chores put to flight. God and I are close to you, in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because
we're only human, they're bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry,
it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there
was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were
to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain though my
life on earth is over. I'm closer to you now than I ever was before. There are
many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb. But together we can
do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it
for you too that as you give unto the world, the world give to you. If you can
help somebody who's in sorrow and pain.Then you can say to God at night...
my day was not in vain. And now I'm contented...That my life was worthwhile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low just lend a hand to pick
them up and on your way you go. When you're walking down the street and
you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step
behind. And when its time for you to go, from the body to be free.
Remember you're not going..... you're coming here to me.
I have just come across this and don't want to sound insensitive but how did this little darling die?
beautifull angel
MY HEART GOES OUT 2 EDENS FAMIY.I READ ABOUT THIS ANGELS PASSNG IN MY MAGAZINE. I KNEW HER FACE AS SOON AS I SAW IT SMILING ON THE MAINPAGE.IAM SO SORRY 4 YOUR LOSS AND JUST WANTED TO SAY MY LOVE AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL XXX
so cute
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