| Location | Ilford |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/2000 |
| Date of Death | 7/2006 |
| Visitors | 46,896 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.
PRECIOUS PRINCESS!
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear darling EDEN
Happy birthday to you.
well sweet princess i hope you have a lovley day sweet little chicken.
thinking of you always baby.
blowing up 7 big kisses for a special girl on her special day!
MWA! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
So Sorry
What a beautiful little girl. Just read what happened to Eden how awful. My thoughts are with you. sending you and your family lots of love. lots of hugs to Eden xxx
I HAVE BEEN ON YOUR WEBSITE AND READ..THROUGH IT ALL..ITS REALLY UPSETTING..WAT A TERRIBLE THING TOO HAPPEN TOO YOUR FAMILY..
YOUR DAUGHTER IS A TRUE BEAUTY..YOUR WHOLE FAMILY ARE BEAUTIFULL...
I DONT KNOW WAT ELSE TOO SAY...
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF EDEN.......MAY SHE GROW IN GODS GARDEN ..A PERFECT NAME FOR A PERFECT LITTLE GIRL.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDEN.....HOPE YOU HAVE MUCH FUN WITH YOUR LITTLE FREINDS AND SEND LOVE DOWN TOO ALL YOUR FAMILY XXXXX
to edens mum
i am so sorry for your family and i truly hope that your tragic loss will make other people think before they go and watch these fire shows. I went to turkey with my family just after u tragically lost your daughter and everytime we were in a bar and they began the fire show i took my kids away because the picture of your beautiful eden was constantly on my mind.Good luck in your campaign xx
No words wıll or can ever explaın the loss we feel, Eden ıs very loved by all her famıly and I know she ıs watchıng over us and guıdıng us thru a very long and paınful journey. All we can do ıs try our hardest to keep movıng on and ensure justıce ıs served.
Missing you
Eden, I am finding things very, very hard esp today. Please share your strength with me so I can carry on. I know this is not about me, it is all about you baby and ensuring your death was NOT in vain.
Please look after all the family and surround us with your love, we all miss you so dearly. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU ALWAYS - Joanne.....
I was thinking about when u used to call me Doanne and if any one else would call me Doanne you would say 'its not Doanne it's Doanne' :-)
I am sorry for your loss
What a beautiful little princess, it is so clear she was loved so much.How lucky you were to have each other xx
my best wishes to you
Ellie - Eden's death has touched me in so many ways, and affected me in so many others... I can't begin to know what I could possibly do or say to make things any better for you, but if I could, believe me I would. If there is ANYTHING I can do, please let me know.
grandmothers grief
i was passing and i can see so much grief in your story, i wanted to leave a few words that my grandmother told me as she was dying, and up till she did, i was consumed by the grief of loosing two children, and the approaching death of my gran, who was like my mother.
quote 'cry for me while i live, then i know you care, dont you dare shed a tear for me when im gone, that is just selfish, no amout of tears, not even yours can bring me back, its not up to you when i leave. dont remember me with sadness or grief, they are gifts i would NEVER give you, remember me each time with happiness and love, they are gifts i have in abundance, dont bind yourself with a chain of misery and blame me for not being here, 'if onlys' are things you will never change, so dont try. wish for love and peace not for my return, i love you now as i will always, remember this to forget me not.'.....i thought it was harsh at the time, but she was right, nothing is the same, but each change in life makes or breaks us, for the sake of the ones that went before, dont be broken.......best wishes and love
eve
xx
BRIGHT STAR *
I just want to say i saw this storey about Eden and her smile caught by eye she is the most beautiful little girl i have ever seen her smile melts my heart.You should be very very proud of this little girl i know that smile will stay in the hearts of everyone close and even people who just look up this storey.To all her family when you look up into the dark sky at night and you see the brightest star youve ever seen that star will be Eden watching over you all and it will be the prettiest star you will of ever seen.Im sure Eden will be the prettiest little angel in heaven and god will be so prod to have her in his skys.One day youll see for yourself just how much of a angel she really is and she will be waiting for you all a heavens gate with those beautiful wings and that most bueaitful smile you always saw.
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