| Location | Halifax |
| Age | 3 years |
| Date of Birth | 9/1997 |
| Date of Death | 6/2001 |
| Visitors | 4,036 since 25/10/2006 |
| Creator |
Ellie Rose Bannister
24th September 1997 - 14th June 2001
Age 3
Halifax-Yorkshire
You are truly an angel
Miss you more everyday!
Ellie was diagnosed as having stage four Neuroblastoma in November 2000 just after her third
birthday!
Doctors discovered she was suffering from stage four neuroblastoma - a cancer that affects only 50
children in Britain each year.
After being given a 25 to 30 per cent chance of survival, she battled against the disease for eight
months before she died peacefully at home surrounded by her parents and family.
'It seems like only yesterday when we were told she had cancer. When we asked 'how long
does she have' they didn't have an answer. It seemed liked time just stood still to let
the news sink in...
...all the memories of her three short years just flashed before my eyes as I thought of everything
she would miss...
...the laughter, the smiles, the ups, the downs. The normal things in life...
...and thats when I suddenly realised that life would never be the same again...
...no more playing in the mud or sand...
...no more play fighting before bed at night ...
...I turn around and look at her and all I can say is 'Why!?'...
...When Ellie began to get weaker all we could do was sit back and watch. I began to wonder what the
point in life was...
...What was the point in me living and being happy when Ellie was at home ill and battling for her
life...
...When she had had enough of fighting this long battle we knew it was her time to go. She knew
she'd had enough. She wanted to be a 'big girl now'. So Ellie ... I hope you are the
big girl you so wanted to be .. your free now!
Ellie's dad (my uncle Lee) said at the time of her death "Ellie's breathing just
changed - that was the scariest time, I just looked at her and prayed she wasn't going to
suffer. But she didn't, it was peaceful. I was there and she knew I was - she was sqeezing my
hand."
Ellie you were an ispiration to us all. We were very privileged to have you in our lives even though
it was only for a short time. Anyone who ever met you said you were just unbelievable. I mean at
three year old we could sit and have a proper conversation with you! If we did anything slightly
wrong you would put us right and 'tell us off'.
Ellie you meant a lot to me .. to us .. to everyone and you are sadly missed. It gets harder
everyday. Some say time is a healer but it sure don't feel like that to me.
Forever in our memory
Love you always!
Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies."
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think he is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
and then He changed his mind.
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.
SLEEP TIGHT LITTLE ANGEL
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Do you ever sit in an empty room
do you appreciate an open bloom
do you smell its sweet perfume
Do you feel the need to talk out loud
but theres no one there to hear
do you hear a voice call out your name
so close up to your ear
Have you ever felt a sudden chill pass by
and the hairs on your neck stand up
have you gone to pour a cup of tea
but someones moved your cup
Do you believe in angels
do they make you smile
have you felt on on each shoulder
as you walk that wiery mile
Do you know that all these things
are messages to you
do you believe that they exist?
I'll tell you...YES they do
Love & BIG ((HUGS)) ~~ Jane...x♥x
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
This Tribute Is For Friday Got Busy Day Tomorrow
Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
... Forever
If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me
Place them in my Loved One’s arms
And tell them they're from me
Tell them I love and miss them
And when they turns to smile
Place a kiss upon their cheeks
And hold them for awhile
Because remembering them is easy,
I do it every day
But there's an ache within my heart
Because I am missing them today...
Although death has separated us physically,
Faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you,
We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile,
As we begin a new chapter in our lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon
Those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this tribute be a
Reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting
Impact you have made upon our lives.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Thursday
For Friday
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine," He said,
"For you to love the while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call her back,
Take care of her for Me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And should her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over,
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give her all your love,
Not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take her back again?"
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness,
We'll love her while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for her,
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand."
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday princess.!
I cant believe you would have been 11 today.!! I hope you having the biggest angel party ever up there with all the other angels.
I miss you
iloveyou ALWAYS
xx xxx xx
14th June
Hello baby girl,
Well I cant believe its seven years today since we lost you...!! Seems so long ago..I miss you so much.
Theres not a day goes by that I dont think about you..
I love you forever and a day darling.
All my love
Megan
xxx
such a loss
Ellie was truly lovely. I looked after her, just one of many including her cousin James, but she is also one of the 'special' kids ill never forget caring for.
Hope you are happy sweet heart xxxxxxxxx
x..
Really sorry.
She's a little angel.
Rip Ellie Rose!
xxx
&+ also sleep tight, my wee man (:
loveyou lots.
xxxxxxxxxx
C x
.x.Love you.x.
The moment that you died, my heart split in two,
The one side filled with memories, The other died with you.
I often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks.
Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.
I hold you tightly within my heart, And there you will remain, Life has gone on without you, But it never will be the same. For those who still have their cousins, Treat them with extra care,
You will never know the emptiness, As when you turn and they are not there.
I miss you Ellie
Love you
xXx xXx
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