Lauren Kayley Harris

No special day today, but a day that is like many others. My thoughts turning to you. Wondering what you are doing now. Playing with some children? Playing with a puppy? Dear precious Lauren, I miss you so much. I love you so much. My wonderful memories of such brilliant, happy times we spent together. Your unconditional love is with me every single day. A part of my heart forever dear Lauren.

I never got to meet you Lauren but sure do know your grand-mum. I know you will be in their hearts for ever and ever. Thinking of each and everyone of you today. Big USA HUGS coming your way.

"When you were born, on that special day

I held you close to me

And joy overflowed from deep in my heart

With a power I'd never conceived

And I knew from that very moment

That you were a gift of love

Sent to bless my life in so many ways

Truly sent from God above

Watching you grow was a privilege

Daily marvelling at the changes in you

Finding it hard to contain my excitement

Dreaming of all the future things we'd do

Both wanting time to slow down and speed up

Sometimes wishing a baby you could stay

Other times, wishing the years could move faster

Perhaps in my own selfish way

For I had so many things to show you

Things planned for us to do and see

Wanting to give you every experience

That a magical childhood would need

And I loved all the things we did together

To have your sweet shadow following me

I swelled with pride when you called me "Nettie"

Being your grandmother meant so much to me  

Words couldn't express my joy at your birth

And will never express the loss in my heart

Knowing you've left and returned to Heaven

That it was deemed your time to part

And though I'm not sure how I'll get through this grief

I promise this much...my dearest granddaughter...to you 

That I'll remember you each day with gladness

For that is what you'd want me to do

And though such deep sorrow cannot be wished away

It isn't the memory you'd want to leave

No, you'd want me to remember you with gladness ..."

Forever planted firmly in my heart Lauren, loving you so much and missing you so much.

For Lauren's 1st anniversary we decided to have an artist do some sketches from two of our favourite photos.  They have turned out beautifully.

Rest in peace gorgeous girl ... fly free and enjoy your angel wings, just remember to check up on your parents every now and then because they will always love you.

I know you're missed by all who know you Lauren, especially your mum, dad, and your Nettie, but you gave them so many good memories and you're in their hearts.  You'll never be forgotten by any of us.

Thinking of you all today as you remember Lauren.  Wishing there was something we could say to lessen your pain.  We share you thoughts and sadness.

How do you tell someone how you are really feeling? How do you let them know that you feel their sadness. We wish we could hold all of you close today. We wish we could some how ease the pain you feel. We are sending to you all our love today and always.