| Location | Ilford |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/2000 |
| Date of Death | 7/2006 |
| Visitors | 46,876 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.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I sat and listened to you, Elli, on Radio Five on Monday with a lump in my throatand tears in my eyes. What an incredibly brave lady you are. I have four children of my own an could not imagine what it would be like to lose any of them. The courage you have shown in being able to forgive will not only help you through the pain but also others like the waiter who is clearly remorseful for what happened.
In setting up Eden`s trust, you will not only insure that her memory lives on but will raise awareness of the hidden dangers when on holiday abroad, thus save lives and prevent serius injury to many others. I wish you well in your campaign.
God bless you and your family.
Rest in peace Eden.
So sorry for your loss.
After reading your story - I am shocked that a hotel can get away with, the health and safety issues that were missing on that Tragic day. It is the worst thing in the world , when we find out about the dangers....after a Precious, Beautiful life has been taken away from us. Eden I know you are up there in heaven smiling down on us and dancing on top of the clouds. RIP Sweet Angel XxX
god bless
No parent should ever have to bury a child it just does not seem fair but then life never is fair your story really touched my heart and my prayers are with you all god bless angel and sleep tight xxxx
The Power of forgiveness
What a strong and courageous mum Elli you are. The power to forgive in such painful circumstance. I just heard you on 5 Live 6/8/07 and you brought me to tears a 40 yrs old man. You child is a beautiful child of God and I sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your family.
angel
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY,
AND MEMORIES A LANE
I'D WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN
AND BRING YOU BACK AGAIN XXX
REST IN PEACE ANGEL.XXX
angel
Thoughts are sent to your family particually your big sis joanne i am sure your love will help your mum through this terrible time and i am sure Eden is never far from you sweetheart, i am sure your mum has an angel in heaven but also has one on earth you joanne
S.A.N.D.S hymn
Hymn Fleetingly known, yet ever remembered
to the tune 'Morning has Broken'
Fleetingly known, yet ever remembered
These are our children, now and always:
These whom we see not, we will forget not,
Morning and evenings, all of our days.
Lives that touched our lives, tenderly, briefly,
Now in the one light living always.
Named in our hearts now, safe from all harm now,
We will remember, all of our days.
As we recall them, silently name them,
Open our hearts, Lord, now and always:
Grant to us, grieving, love for the living:
Strength for each other, all of our days.
Safe in your peace, Lord, hold these our children,
Grace, light and laughter, grant them each day:
Cherish and hold them, till we may know them,
When to your glory we find our way.
1 year today
Eden,
This has been the longest year of our lives, it has come so quick yet gone so slow. I know mummy is having a real hard time despite the strength she shows the outside world, we know different - please look after her baby, show her signs your still around because I know there is nothing I can do that will mend her broken heart.
Know that every day you are in our hearts and minds and that we will fight to get 'justice' although the only thing we really want is you. I hear you are in another dimension and very happy doing your Angelic thing, I hope it is true and that one day we will all be reunited as a family.
I Love you beautiful princess, thinking of you always
XXxxXXxxXX
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