| Location | Ilford |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/2000 |
| Date of Death | 7/2006 |
| Visitors | 46,885 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.
Today
My angel another court hearing today. Use all your power my baby to make sure the directors of Aegean Resorts and Gemini Park are held accountable for your short little life. I am missing you so much and am finding it really hard to cope my Dee Dee - I want you back. I love you xxxxxxxx Mummy x
X-mas...
...coming up soon and I won't be able to send a card, I have no address anymore - but I come accross pictures of Eden every now and then, as I keep them all. I imagine her being so far looking down at her Mum and family, trying to send love with all her strentgh, and when you finally feel it, be content and happy.
I hope lots and lots of signs will make their way to you during this peaceful and quiet time.
Keep on Hoping
I was just surfing the web for an image of my brother and came across the photo of your daughter. The loss of your beautiful little one is especially poignant for me because we share a last name. I cannot begin to imagine your sorrow. Just remember that her being here made your life so much more beautiful. You are in my prayers.
My Dee Dee
My baby I am missing you so much. I try not to think of the way you suffered before you died because it destroys my every being and is such unbearable pain. I try to think of the beautiful angel you are in heaven and were here on earth; loving, thoughtful, wise, kind, caring, intelligent, funny, happy, adorable, beautiful. I want you back so much and yet know that I have to wait for the day that I can be with you. That day cannot come soon enough for me. Please contact me somehow before then. I know you do and have witnessed it in so many ways, but have not seen you which is what I need. I want to hold you in my arms. 19th October was beautiful and you made it so. Peaceful and special - just like you. I love you forever my little wife. Your mummy and only your mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hold up!
Hello, its me ! Trouble.... I heard the sad news long time ago, but did not have the means to get in touch. But as the world is always small, here are my condolences, to say sorry. I remeber Eden when she was a few months old, and when I saw her picture she seem to have grown into a beautiful soul. But time will heal, and ever remeber her in our hearts.
Stay positive.
Always and Forever
Hi babes, it's me again. Please continue to surround us all with your love and strength. Know that every single day you are in our hearts and minds and as each day passes by we are closer to being reunited. I still can't believe what happened; it fills me with such pain. I wish it all wasn't true and that this was one big, long cruel dream, it is so hard to carry on some days sometimes it becomes weeks. Missing you so much, memories just isn’t enough, Love you so much beautiful XxxxxxX
Thinking of you
Dear Elli, I am still thinking about you and obviously Eden all the time - just leaving vocal postacards from time to time wondering, scanning the internet, trying to keep in touch that way. I see Eden every day, as it is Sophie's turn to wear her clothes. Soon it will be Rose, so she'll be with us for still a long time! So glad I knew her and so hurt she left so soon. She would have made a proper princess, that's for sure. Shedding tears for you every now and then, not forgetting ever! Lots and lots of hugs and love from Maren
Ouff
...it took me over a year to leave a message - a few attempts did not go through, I just couldn't 'speak'...if it is tough for me how must it be for a Mum? Elli, I am sure you might think about this hillarious idea I had a few years back about what was worse, if a child left or a parent...did I foresee what was going to happen? I just cannot forget - I have never had any of those thoughts with anyone else...Just always remeber to Eden you are the bestest of Mums!!!! Love Maren
My Angel from Heaven
Hi my beautiful girl. Mummy is finding it really hard without you right now - since July things have become worse. I miss you so much my baby - I ache for you. I keep thinking it will get easier but each day, the emptiness gets stronger and bigger. I know one day I will be with you - I feel sure you will make that happen when the time is right - we both know it is not now. So, I carry on here, trying to survive without you, because without you there is no life, just existence.
I hope you are happy where you are my angel - I am trying to meditate and get into the spiritual side of things more in order that you can contact me. You visited me once that I saw and lay in bed with me; please, please come to mummy again. I love you always and forever.
Your mummy and only your mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PRECIOUS PRINCESS!
Afternoon sweet gorgeous girl!
Sorry i havent been around darling.
Make sure you wrap up chicken as its cold today.
your will have to start thinking of what to put on your santa list soon hehe!
All my love chicken always even if im not here everyday, im always thinking about you!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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