| Location | Newtongrange, Midlothian,scotland |
| Age | 2 years |
| Cause of Death | Genetic Condition |
| Date of Birth | 05/04/2003 |
| Date of Death | 17/01/2006 |
| Visitors | 4,785 since 21/11/2006 |
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Rachel millar was our beautiful princess who died on Tuesday 17th january 2006.She lived in a small friendly village called Newtongrange with her twin brother Owen,older brother Dean and mum and dad.
Rachel was born on 5th April 2003 8 mins after her brother.She made a dramatic entry by emergency c section but was worth every bit of pain.She grew up being a bossy little redhead who bullied her brothers but could flutter her long eyelashes at any male in sight and melt their hearts.
Rachey as we called her reached every milestone up until 15 months.We noticed her walking 'funny'.After numerous visits back and forth for tests to hospital,on 30th June 2005 we received the news that no parent should have to hear.Our precious little redhead was going to die!
Rachel had an incurable brain disease called 'metachromatic-leukodystrophy'. mld for short.We read every possible piece of information we could but the outcome wasnt good.Late infantile mld which Rachel had was the most common but also the most aggressive.She was unlikely to live past 5yrs, she would stop eating,talking,walking,have to be fed through a tube,go blind...the list was endless.Not one positive thing-all bad.We were heartbroken.
Our family and friends rallied round.They were amazing each and every one.My sister Amanda and her husband Mark were truly remarkable.They doted on our angel as much as we did and to this day dont know how we would have coped without them.
Mld progressed quickly.Within a month our angel couldnt talk or eat.She had a tube put up her nose to her stomach to feed her.We adapted easily to our new life of caring 24/7 for our baby girl.The boys were wonderful.They seemed to know that Rachel was special and never once complained about anything.
Kind hearted locals organised charity events for Rachel.Allan and Tracey Black along with Gail, Aileen and Audrey from the toddler group, Greggs Bakery, The Day Centre at the brown building, The Bingo Hall at Gilmerton and many more.We will never forget their kindness.One organisation that really touched our hearts was Pigeon Basic.They were all so kind.The tributes for Rachel were amazing. We went on a family holiday to Eurodisney.It was so good to see the kids so happy.Memories that we will keep in our hearts for ever.
Rachey went in for an op to put a tube through her tummy to feed her.Worst thing ever.She never truly got over it.Every week she got weaker and weaker.We were invited to Lapland which the charity 'When u Wish Upon A Star' organise each year for children with life shortening illnesses.Unfortunately Rachel was to ill to go but thanks to the wonderful people who organise it Owen was able to go.By christmas she was so ill it broke our hearts to watch her.The hardest part was knowing that her brain worked perfectly it was her body that was breaking.Christmas came and went along with endless visits to the A and E dept at The Sick Kids.After a rather bad bout of pneumonia our baby girl passed away very peacefully in her own home.We gave her a send off fit for a princess.At last she was at peace..We love and miss u more than life itself Rachey xx
The song we chose for Rachels page is a beautiful song by Sherrie Austin called Streets of Heaven.
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My Rachel is gone
How can it be?
The joy of my life is gone from me
A Year has passed
And the tears still flow
Iβm not understanding why she had to go
Her smiling face
A joy to behold
She was so strong
She was so bold
She fought so bravely
Never giving in
Through the pain and the suffering
She kept that grin
Touching so many lives with her caring and giving
Her amazing spirit will keep on living
My daughter, My Friend
Itβs so hard to go on
Without you beside me
So much is gone
Iβll try hard to be strong
And keep trying to smile
As I make this journey
Mile by Mile
Hoping and waiting for the time to fly
Till I am with you again and no longer cry
I Love You, I miss you, your laughter, your smile
I am on my way to you
Mile by Mile
cant believe its nearly a year since u left us baby xxxxxxxx
Thank you for taking the time to read Rachels story. Please feel free to light a candle or leave a tribute.They are very comforting to us all.
Merry Christmas my beautiful Angel.. Hope Santa left u lots of presents.. Miss you so much Princess
Love and kisses forever
Mummy xxxxx
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Thinking of you at Christmastime
You're in my thoughts today
You've only gone to Heaven
To watch over us each day.
Today we'll spend together
just like we always do
I'm sending Christmas Wishes
with love
from me to you.
Christmas blessings
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GOODNIGHT GODBLESS ANGEL ~
`♥ Christmas Without You`♥
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Christmas without you here with me,
can never possibly be the same.
But I carry an Angel within my heart;
one so precious, who has your name.
An Angel forever watching over me,
at Christmas time, and over the year.
Although you can't be here anymore,
inside my heart, you are so very near.
There is no special present for you,
wrapped up under my Christmas tree.
But I have a greater gift to give to you;
all the love you can still feel from me.
No, Christmas time without you here,
could not ever possibly be the same.
But, I have had the precious gift of you,
and the memories and love, will remain.
οΏ½ Pamela Hall
All my love Sylvie
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ALL MY LOVE WISH YOU WHERE HEAR
WITH US TODAY BUT ALL OF YOU ARE
OUR HEARTS WHERE YOUR ALWAYS BE
BIG HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
THAT MISS YOU EVERDAY WE SEND OUR
LOVE TO YOU XXX AND HUGS TO ALL OF
YOU TAKE CARE BYE FOR NOW LOVE
FROM ME SYLVIE MOMMY OF SAMANTHA
BELANGER AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF
ALBERT AND MARIE-JEANNE BELANGER
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It’s Easter time in heaven
Christ sits upon the throne
His faithful sheep are gathered 'round
This palace made of stone.
A rugged cross comes into view
Beyond the crystal sea
A sun-filled room, an empty tomb
A spectacle to see.
In heaven, God reminds us
The reason we are there
How Jesus hung upon the cross
Our burdens, He did bear.
In paradise, on Easter
As far as one can see
Are scenes of Easter long ago
And how this came to be.
There is no toil or trouble
The wages have been paid
The walls are built with diamonds
The streets are lined with jade.
The pearly gates of heaven
Such beauty to behold
The sky is clear as crystal
The walks are paved with gold.
A rainbow stretches overhead
Sweet cherubs fill the sky
Angels sing and church bells ring
They lift their voices high.
There is no need of moon and stars
Where everything is bright
For all who dwell within this land
Are bathed in Holy Light.
Like brilliant prisms in the sun
And beams of colored hue
Somewhere beyond the universe
The Lamb of God shines through.
It's Easter time in heaven
And everything is grand
The only thing that's earthly made
Are the nail scars in His hand.
Author/Written By:
Marilyn Ferguson
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Π½αρρΡ ΡαΡΡΡΡ ∗ Π½αρρΡ ΡαΡΡΡΡ ∗ Π½αρρΡ ΡαΡΡΡΡ ∗
WISHING YOU AND YOUR ANGEL
A VERY HAPPY EASTER
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EASTER IS GOD'S PROMISE
Easter is a promise,
God renews to us each spring,
A promise that we'll always have Him there,
And like the flowers that bloom so bright,
And birds that sweetly sing,
We always will receive His tender care,
A promise that He'll hold us up,
Each time we start to fall,
And see us through each hour of care and strife.
Easter is God's promise,
That His love rules over all,
And through Him,
We will have eternal life.
AMANDA BRADLEY
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Rabbits soft and cuddly
Baby chickens, too.
Easter eggs for baskets
White and pink and blue.
Easter cards of greeting,
Music in the air,
Lilies just to tell us
It's Easter everywhere
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SECRET INFORMATION
Would you like to know a secret?
Well, I'll tell you one I know:
The Easter's Bunny's coming,
My mama told me so.
He'll bring a basket filled with eggs
And leave it in my yard,
And I will find it Easter morn,
If I look very hard.
I shouldn't tell my secret,
But I think it should be shared.
You ought to know that Bunny's coming,
So you can be prepared!
UNKNOWN
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ONE MORE TIME
I can't believe, I don't believe.
I simply, simply won't beliee
A rabbit comes at Easter time
To bring us eggs--
BUT THEN,
I do believe that you believe,
And there are others who believe,
And so perhaps for one more time,
I'll make believe again.
MARGARET HILLERT
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E - IS FOR EASTER
A special day to share
The story of our risen Lord and of his love and care.
A special day with friends and the Easter Bunny too,
Did he leave a surprise just for me and you?
Pretty dresses, baskets, bows, new suits and ties
Bring delight and joy to all the children’s eyes!
Let us all remember the reason for the day
The day Jesus rose all our souls to save!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL
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Birthday Remembrance
Thinking of you on your birthday Rachel
But that is nothing new
For no day dawns and no day ends
Without a thought of you.
We cannot send a birthday card,
Your hand we cannot touch,
But God will take our greetings
To the one we love so much.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL
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bigs hugs from me to you and your family
and friends that you miss you ever day but
in our hearts forever you will not be forgotin
all my love hugs and xxxx from me Sylvie
mommy of Samantha Belanger and
Granddaughter of Albert and Marie-Jeanne
Belanger take care bye for now.
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Angel Day Celebration - by Unknown Author
This day will be a celebration
Of the short time you were here.
You will always be remembered
With great love and many tears.
But to only feel pain and sorrow
Would not be fair to you.
Your life meant so much more to us,
More than words could say.
You were here so briefly,
I wonder if you knew
All the ways you’ve touched
Our world and our hearts
And everyone who knew you
Since the day God called you home.
Now my child, you’re an Angel
With your heavenly Father above,
We see not only what we’ve lost
But our capacity of love.
There will always be a big void
In our life and a hole in our
Hearts that will never heal.
Our souls will grieve forever.
Will we forget or stop loving you?
No! Not now…not ever.
As this day is upon us,
Oh, how our hearts still hurt.
But even as I mourn your death,
We will always celebrate your birth.
It was the happiest day of our lives.
Heavens Playground - by Unknown Author
Sitting alone on a crescent moon,
Dipping her toes in the stars,
This tiny little Angel,
Nibbling on chocolate bars.
Perched on the edge with her fishing pole,
What can she catch in the sky?
Perhaps a little cherub,
Who's just learning how to fly.
From a star another is swinging,
His wings brushing to and fro,
Wiggling his feathers and pumping his legs,
This swing just goes too slow!
What is that over there?
On the tail of a comet they ride,
It's two more little Angels,
Playing on heaven's slide.
The sweet sound of children laughing,
So happy, yet not very loud,
A group of tiny cherubs,
Tumbling about on a fluffy white cloud.
Feathers floating everywhere,
Tiny halos askew on their heads,
Full of vim and vigour,
With nary a thought of their beds.
These precious protectors of the night
Have caught me quite off guard,
As they frolic through the heavens
Safely in God's backyard.
Author unknown
no one will ever truly understand how much i miss u princess... i think about you every day and every night before i sleep.. i cant believe its nearly 5 years since you left me, why can something so hard go so quick?????? I would truly give anything to have you back with me again...... forever my baby girl , always my little princess xxx
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