Lauren Kayley Harris

Eskimo Proverb

 "Perhaps they are not stars,
but rather openings in heaven
where the love of our lost ones
pours through and shines down upon us
to let us know they're happy." 

Love you cheeky monkey. xxxxxxxxx 

Lauren another year has come to pass without you here with us. Sweet, funny and loving memories of you with us remain ever so strong. Oh gosh we LOVE YOU SO..   xxxxx   Nettie

Oh my dear Granddaughter, dear Lauren. You oh so precious girl. You are still such a great part of my heart. Would love to share some chocolate "coike" with you today and watch you have fun smearing it all around your moth !   lol.  The great memories share on this page from many people. I know you are always with us.   Love you so, Nettie  xxxxxx

I am sending a dove to heaven, with a parcel on its wings.
Be careful when you open it, its full of beautiful things.
inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs.
To say how much I miss you, and to send you all my love.  

I hold you close within my heart, and there you will remain,
To walk with me throughout my life, until we meet again.

Love you always Lauren.  xxx   Nettie 

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.

Our favourite memory of Lauren was her dancing on the stage at our Engagement Party. So cute, she won a lot of hearts that day and that image has stuck in the minds of a lot of people :)

"A butterfly alights down beside us like a ray of sunbeam.

And for a brief moment its beauty and splendour surrounds us all.

But suddenly it flies off again and although we wish it would have stayed,

We feel so fortunate to have seen it."

Lauren, the unique and precious shape, colour and design of your beautiful butterfly wings remains in my heart forever.

Love, "Aunty Julie" xxxx

Tribute to Lauren

Our favourite memory will be of the bright young girl who was growing up so fast and tall and spoke so beautifully when Monica and Cameron came to visit us in Armidale on the way to their new home in Melbourne. Our thoughts are with you always.

Forever in our memories, forever in our family.

Lauren, you were taken too soon but have enabled us to learn so much about what is truly important.

On this the anniversary of your birth we think of you again and miss your innocence and love of life.

Heaven's Playground

When children go to Heaven
What do they do all day
Is there someone up there 
To join with them in play?

Will there be someone to hold them
And cuddle them with love
Will they teach them how to fly
With the Angels up above?

I think I know the answer
And it fills my heart with joy
A place called Heaven's Playground
For every girl and boy.

There are Angels blowing bubbles
Lovely music fills the air
Tiny pups to play with
I know they're happy there.

Lauren, we were remembering last night that your's was the very first nappy we ever changed. It took Nigel and I about 25 minutes and all hell broke loose when the phone rang during the "operation". I remember your beautiful face looking up at us and smiling and being so patient with us. I then gave you a bath which was so cold because I was scared of making it too hot. You sat in the bath and played and didn't grizzle or complain once that these crazy idiots had put you in a cold bath! The way you reacted when your parents came to pick you up is a memory I will hold forever. You stood up and started waving your arms and were so excited to see them. I remember saying to Nigel, I wonder if our little child will ever be that excited to see us. xoxo Robby

Dearest Lauren, we remember what a happy spirit you had always looking for fun and mischief. You were such a delight at Charlie's 1st birthday jumping into the port-a-cot, riding the babies like horses and soaking yourself in the tap. What a wonderful sense of humour you have. We are so lucky to have known you.

Lauren, my beautiful little Angel. Thank you for giving me so much in such a short time. I have blessed the ground you walked on.    You and I had such a very special bond. I have loved helping you learn as you were growing into a beautiful independent little girl. You gave me so much joy, and you gave me unconditional love. I will always hear your voice saying things like "Nettie can you play with me" or “What you doing Nettie",   “Oh Nettie ... you funny” and how the princess gets her “true love kiss” from the prince in the story books.

 

You were a free independent spirit and I do believe an old soul. We will all continue with life, but part of our hearts will be with you. Fly free beautiful girl. I will be with you one day and cuddle you more and teach you more.

 

Your Nettie

A little angel sat in heaven’s hands

To try to help you understand.

 Why she left this earth so small

And chose in heaven to grow tall.

Her words are simple, her words are true

They carry a message just for you.

 Your love resides within her heart, to her you are never apart.

The times you laughed, the times you played these are memories, together you made

Her life was filled with happiness too; these were gifts that came from you.

The time had come to grow her wings, heaven has blessings, her little voice sings.

The wind will now be her embrace, protecting you fondly to laugh and play.

The sun will shine for her each day, reminding you fondly to laugh and play.

The gift of love she will deliver to you. Through hugs from friends and family too.

Her reason for leaving the earth so small and choosing in heaven to grow tall.

Was so she could sit on a star each night, watching over you as your special light.

Darling Lauren, from the first moment I held you in my arms only a short time after you were born, I knew I held a special baby girl.  It was instant love and it never left me. I was so proud to be a grandmother to you. What laughs we had. What cuddles we had and what chats we had. To watch you grow and learn. To see the world through your eyes and what you made of it. To share your humour and fun were such precious moments never to leave me. You were so unique in all you did. What an angel ! Such perfect skin and complexion, you just needed your wings. You earnt them truly and now you can soar and fly with such freedom. A part of my heart forever Lauren.