| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 0 |
| Cause of Death | Still Birth |
| Date of Birth | 25/11/2007 |
| Date of Death | 25/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 6,037 since 20/02/2008 |
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This site is in memory of My beautiful grandson Owen Brooke, who was born sleeping on his grandads
birthday,25th nov 2007.
Owens mummy (my daughter ) Clare ,and daddy, Matthew were so happy when they found out they were
going to have their first baby.
Clare has a pituitary tumour which affects fertility, and they had been trying for quite a while,
not knowing if they would have children or not!
The pregnancy progressed well and babys due date was 26th dec 2007(boxing day) what a christmas
present!!
Wed 21st nov:
We had a baby shower , lots of presents for baby and also some pampering ones for mummy.
thursday 22nd nov:
Clare didnt feel baby move very much which i put down to the fact that she only had 4 wks to go and
wouldnt have as much room to move around.
Friday 23rd nov:
Clare rang me,crying.Baby hadnt moved, she had done all the usual things and and couldnt find the
heartbeat with the doppler ,(which she had done many times before).
Matthew was on his way home from work to go to the hospital with her.
The thing that sticks with me that really hurts, is that she said to me "it will be ok mum wont
it"?God wouldnt let me get this far and then take it away from me?"
I reassured her that it would be fine and baby had probably moved and thats why she couldnt hear the
heartbeat, oh if only that had been the reason.
The next phone call we got was from Clare saying they had lost the baby, and she was to go in on
sunday to deliver .
Clare and Matt came straight here to us and we all cried together.They hadnt wanted to know the sex
until baby was born so at that point we still didnt know it was a boy.
Sunday 25th:
We set off to the hospital, Clare, Matt,Jodie(clares younger sister) and myself.
We were shown to the Snowdrop suite(St James Hospital, Leeds)and the 2 midwives that attended Clare
were wonderful .
After about 4 hrs labour Our beautiful angel Owen was born sleeping.Dark hair rosebud lips,and so
much like his daddy.
It was such a sad time but also a beautiful one.
My youngest daughter has been a tower of strength for both Clare and Matt , and it really brought
them much closer than they already were.
We spent time with Owen ,holding him ,loving him, taking photos, and just soaking up what we could
to remember him by.
Matts family came to meet him too, we all cried but there were smiles as well.
I am so proud of them all, and i know Owen would be proud too to have such a wonderful mummy ,daddy,
and so many aunty,s uncles,cousins and grandparents,that would have loved him so much.
I really Miss my little man, and i think of him every day, and am so grateful to Clare and Matt for
allowing me to witness the birth of an angel.
When Owen has a little brother or sister we will make sure they know all about their big brother,
and how special they are to have their very own,"guardian angel".
In our arms for only hours,In our hearts forever.
We have since found out that Owen grew his wings 2 days before he was born, due to concealed
placental abruption.
Update 28th August 2008
Owen is to have a baby Brother ,due in december, who will be named Jacob Owen.
The music you are listening to is from an album recorded by Owens mummy,called "TOUCHED BY AN
ANGEL", As a lasting tribute to her son, and is being sold to raise money for the stillbirth and
neonatal death society(SANDS).
Please contact me if you are interested in buying the album.
lovely music
well Owen i just had to pop in and say that my G.T.S friend ( Denise) Beth Warrens nana has just been playing your mummy's music to me and she has a wonderful voise and the fellings for you are right there in her voice i am going to see if i can buy her cd tomorrow well good night god bless you and your family
news for u
baby boy i miss u and think of u always. you have a brother called Jacob Owen Brooke on the way and me and daddy gonna tell him all about u babes he will help blow out yr candles on your birthday cake every year till the day me and daddy join u in heaven. my cd i made in memory of u goes on sale next week to raise money for sands. i love u soo much son i really do watch over Jacob for me and be his guardian angel i love u i love u i love darling i miss u and i ache without u but sending Jacob to me made me and daddy happy again xxxxx thanku u all ma boys u all ma soldiers xxxx
Wish you were here
Hi ya big lad , Just want to say first i really miss you everyday .
I want you to know that even though you couldn't continue in our life time you still made such an inpact in so many peoples lifes .
So much so i am so very proud of you for what you helped achieve and i'm proud to call you son.
We find out if your going to have a brother or sister this tues and were going to make sure they know all about you .
Look after yourself and oneday we will meet again son.
God bless and love you .
Thankyou
If we have faith, and belief, that we are in God's care ♥
Then we can believe that the Lord is with us everywhere♥
His angels have been sent to protect us from any harm, and to teach us about love, and keep our spirits calm♥
This heavenly love surrounds each of us every single day ♥
And today, because you are so very special to me♥
We asked the angels to bring a little more love your way♥
Sorry we have not been lighting your Angels candles but we have had no internet but your angel has never left our thoughts love and hugs Denise & Aimee x♥ x ♥ x ♥ x♥ ♥ x♥ x
What makes a mother..
I closed my eyes and prayed to God
today.. I asked God.. what makes a
mother? ... and I know I heard him
say ... A mother has a baby..
this we know is true...
But, God can you be a mother ...
When your baby is not with you?
Yes, you can!.. he replied..
with confidence in his voice,
I give many women babies...
when they leave is not their
choice..
Some I send for a lifetime...
others for a day...
And some I send to feel your
womb but, there is no need to
stay...
I just dont understand this God...
I want my baby here...
He took a breath and cleared his
throat.. and then I saw a tear..
I wish I could show you..
what your child is doing today..
If you could see your child
smile with other children and
say...
We go to earth to learn our
lessons of love and life
and fear... My mommy loved me
oh so much... I got to come straight
here...
I feel so lucky to have a Mom..
who had so much love for me...
I learned my lesson very quick..
my mommy set me free...
I miss my mommy oh so much..
but, I visit her each day...
When she goes to sleep ..
on her pillow is where I lay..
I stroke her hair and kiss her
cheek.. and whisper in her ear..
Mommy, dont be sad today..
Im your baby and Im here...
So, you see, my dear sweet one..
your children are o.k..
Your babies are here in my home..
and this is where they will stay..
They will wait for you.. with me..
until your lesson is through..
and on that day that you come home..
they will be at the gates waiting for you..
So, now you see what makes a mother...
Its the feeling in your heart..
Its the love you had so much of .. right
from the very start.. though some on
earth may not realize .. that you are
a mommy until their time is done...
They will be up here with me one day..
and know you are the best one...
mummy,s birthday
Hi sweetie, sorry i havnt been in for a while, i have been away , but you were always with me in my heart and thoughts.
It is your mummy,s birthday on sunday, (6th ) and you should have been here to share it with her.Watch over her for me sweetheart, and send her lots of angel hugs and kisses. Missing you still, loving you always x x x nana x x x
There's a miracle called Friendship
That dwells within the heart,
And you don't know how it happened
Or when it get its start.
But the happiness it brings you
Always gives a special lift.
And you realize that friendship
Is God's precious gift.
Thankyou so Much for all your continued support whilst we have not been able to light your angels candles even though we have not been to visit your angel has always been in our thoughts we are so lucky to have such lovely friends who care and leave lovely candles and messages and pictures may godbless you all our love and thanks once again Denise and Aimee x x x x x x
mummys cd
Hey sweetie, it looks like your mummy is going to be able to record a cd after all, in memory of you ,and all baby angels.
She was in the newspaper yesterday, and tomorrow there is a fundraising event for her, so she can record the cd, and then it will go on sale to raise money for sands.
I know you will be proud of her sweetheart, just as all of us here are. you have an amazing mummy!!!who misses you so much. we all miss you Owen and think of you every day.
Love and kisses as always babe x x x xnana x x x x x x
for you and your mummy x
Can You Be A Mother When Your Baby Is Not With You?
I thought of you and closed my eyes
And prayed to God today
I asked 'What makes a Mother?'
And I know I heard Him say.
'A Mother has a baby'
This we know is true
'But God can you be a Mother,
when your baby's not with you?'
'Yes, you can,' He replied
With confidence in His voice
'I give many women babies,
When they leave is not their choice.
Some I send for a lifetime,
And others for the day
And some I send to feel your womb,
But there's no need to stay.'
'I just don't understand this God
I want my baby to be here.'
He took a deep breath and cleared His throat,
And then I saw the tear.
'I wish I could show you,
What your child is doing today.
If you could see your child's smile,
With all the other children and say...'
We go to earth to learn our lessons,
Of love and life and fear,
My mummy loved me oh so much,
I got to come straight here.
I feel so lucky to have a Mummy,
Who had so much love for me
I learned my lessons very quickly
My mummy set me free.
I miss my mummy oh so much
But I visit her every day.
When she goes to sleep,
On her pillows where I lay
I stroke her hair and kiss her cheek,
And whisper in her ear
Mummy don't be sad today,
I'm your baby and I'm here.'
'So you see my dear sweet ones,
Your children are okay.
Your babies are born here in My home
And this is where they'll stay.'
'They'll wait for you with Me,
Until your lessons through.
And on the day that you come home
they'll be at the gates for you.
So now you see what makes a Mother,
It's the feeling in your heart
It's the love you had so much of
Right from the very start.
Though some on earth may not realize
You are a mother.
Until their time is done.
They'll be up here with Me one day
and know that you are the best one.'
xxxx god bless sleep tight little man xxxx
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