| Location | St Helens, Merseyside |
| Age | 57 years |
| Cause of Death | Emphysema |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1950 |
| Date of Death | 06/05/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,037 since 09/05/2008 |
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*♥*♥* Updated Aug 2nd 2009 *♥*♥*
Huge thankyou's to everyone who has continued to light candles and leave messages for my mum. I
needed to take a bit of a break from GTS. I have thought about you and your Angels every day. I'm
sorry to have missed special days, but my thoughts have been with you. Thank you once again.
Sending my love to you and your Angels. xxx
** Updated May 6th 2009 **
Thankyou so much to everyone who has lit candles, left pictures gifts and tributes on my mum's 1st
Angelversary. Your kindness has completely overwhelmed me! It has made today so much more
bearable, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Sending much love to you, your Angels
and your families. Thankyou once again. Tracey X♥X♥X♥X
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ I would just like to say a HUGE thankyou to those who
light candles and leave tributes for my mum Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Your
kindness is a huge comfort Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Thankyou once again
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Sending love to you and your angels as always
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Tracey xxx Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥♥♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
My mum, ♥Eileen Frances McCartney♥ sadly passed away on Tuesday May 6th, 2 days before her
birthday. She lived in St Helens, Merseyside, close to her daughters, Karen and Tracey. She was
nan to Megan and Bethany, and mother-in-law to Karen's husband, Paul, and Tracey's partner, Neil.
She was one of 10 children, 4 girls and 6 boys. Her brothers and sisters are Kathleen, Kenny, John,
Peter, Brian, Michael, Colin, Sandra and Dot. She passed away at home, surrounded by family and
friends, following a long, brave fight against the lung disease, emphysema.
My mum was a single mum to me and my big sister, Karen. She did a great job! We didn't want for
anything, and we never did without...can't say the same for our mum, though! She would go without
sometimes, so we didn't have to. It was always 'just the three of us'. My mum was overjoyed when
her grand-daughters, Megan and Bethany came along. The three of them were always up to mischief!
My mum would do anything for 'her girls'.
Over the past 10 years or so, my mum's health took a downward turn. First she had a kidney removed
due to cancer, and then the horrible disease, emphysema developed. The past 4 years have been
especially difficult for her. There have been numerous hospital admissions. I never fully
understood the impact of emphysema until the New Year of 2007. In November 2006, my mum was
admitted to hospital with another chest infection. She didn't come out of hospital until February
2007! She had been moved from Whiston hospital, to St Helens to recouperate, but in the week
between Christmas and New Year, she took ill again, and once again ended up in Whiston. This time
though, things seemed different. Mum was very poorly, so much so, that the Priest was called, and
gave her her last rites. We were told that she would be gone within 24 hours. But in good-old
Eileen style, she bounced back! We decided to keep an eye on that Priest...surely with his talents,
he'd become the next Pope! It was then I realised that this disease would eventually take my mum.
The question was, how long did we have left?
Gradually, my mum regained some of her strength, and was moved back to St Helens hospital. She left
hospital at the very end of February 2007. When she arrived home, she was on oxygen full-time. She
was nowhere near as active as she was before going into hospital, and she was assigned a Community
Matron, Anita. From March 2007 until she died, my mum was hardly ever readmitted to hospital.
Until about 5 weeks before she died. I got a telephone call from Anita, who had found my mum in a
state of semi-conciousness. Anita didn't think my mum would pull through. She was rushed to
hospital, and put on a machine to rid her body of carbon dioxide, which due to her illness, she
couldn't do herself. She once again, made a speedy recovery. She left hospital after a week. But
2 weeks later, she was found again, by her good friend and neighbour, Alice. Again she was rushed
to hospital. When she arrived at hospital, my mum was unconcious, and not breathing. Again we
thought we were going to lose her. But again, she amazed everyone by pulling through. Though this
time it wasn't such a speedy recovery.
At this point, we realised that my mum could no longer live alone. We were in the process of
deciding what to do. Mum came home on the Monday teatime. She had also realised that it wasn't
safe for her to be by herself. The following Tuesday, I recieved a telephone call, again from
Alice. She said my mum was again poorly. She said that this time she was awake, concious and
talking. I didn't panic. I made my way there, and Anita had already arrived. She said that my mum
had made the decision not to go into hospital this time. My mum was told that if she didn't go to
hospital, there was a very good possibility that she would die at home. My mum decided to stay at
home. I could see that she had had enough - she just couldn't fight it anymore. Despite this, I
begged her to go to hospital, but deep down, knew that she probably wouldn't survive. In hindsight,
I'm glad she was stubborn enough to ignore me, in that she died at home, with her own things around
her, surrounded by her family and friends.
2 hours after me recieving that telephone call, my mum was gone. Me and my sister were with her
when she went, holding her hand, and telling her not to be frightened. She was so brave, and put up
a bloody good fight! But in the end, she had had enough, and her body couldn't take anymore. I
know she had had enough, because she always used to say that she would only go when it was her time,
and not a minute before!
I am grateful that I was with her at the end, and that we had the chance to say what we needed to.
Despite her being semi-concious, I know she heard me, because she replied. For that I am so
thankful!
My mum was a brave lady. She had battled with this illness for quite some time. It restricted the
things she could do - things most people take for granted. Going to the supermarket, playing with
her grandchildren, visiting friends and relatives...the usual everyday things we do without thinking
about. It was a struggle for my mum to realise that her body wouldn't let her do the things her
mind wanted her to do. She was a great listener, and always gave good advice. She wasn't too good
at taking advice though...she could be a stubborn old bird at times! She will be greatly missed by
her close friends, Alice, Kath and Mary. They were always on hand with a smile and a cuppa.
She idolised her grand-daughters, Megan and Bethany. They were her world. I know she would be very
proud of the young ladies they are turning into.
What did my mum mean to me? Everything! She was my friend, my giggling partner, my agony aunt, my
whole world. Things just won't be the same without her.
♥♥♥Mum, we love you, and we miss you, but we are glad that you are no longer suffering. Rest
in peace xxx ♥♥♥
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ .•*´*•.¸ ♥ ¸.•*´*•.¸♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
The Journey of My Life
It was beautiful as long as it lasted,
The journey of my life.
I have no regrets whatsoever,
Save the pain I’ll leave behind.
Those dear hearts who love and care …
And the strings pulling at the heart and soul …
The strong arms that held me up,
When my own strength let me down.
At every turning of my life,
I came across good friends,
Friends who stood by me,
Even when time raced by me.
Farewell, farewell my friend,
I smile and bid you goodbye.
No, shed no tears for I need them not,
All I need is your smile.
If you feel sad do think of me,
For that’s what I’ll like.
When you live in the hearts of those you love,
Remember then, you never die.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ .•*´*•.¸ ♥ ¸.•*´*•.¸♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
♥L٥ﻻ ﻉ√٥υ f٥гﻉ√ﻉr♥
I often contemplate my childhood, Mom.
I am a mother now, and so I know
Hard work is mixed together with the fun;
You learned that when you raised me long ago.
I think of all the things you gave to me:
Sacrifice, devotion, love and tears,
Your heart, your mind, your energy and soul--
All these you spent on me throughout the years.
You loved me with a never-failing love
You gave me strength and sweet security,
And then you did the hardest thing of all:
You let me separate and set me free.
Every day, I try my best to be
A mother like the mom you were to me.
By Joanna Fuchs
IITH NOVEMBER 2009
✿..LET US REMEMBER THEM...✿
✿ 'Please wear a poppy', the lady said
and held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old, and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.✿
✿ A boy came wistling down the street,
Bouncing along, on care free feet
His smile was full of joy and fun,
'Lady', said he, 'May I have one?'
When she pinned it on, he turned to say,
'Why do we wear a poppy today?'✿
✿ The lady smiled in her wistful way,
and answered, 'This is Rememberance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for,
the gallant men who died in war,
and because they died you and I are free--
Thats why we wear a poppy, you see'.✿
✿ 'I had a boy about your size,
with golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by, he learned and grew
and became a man--as you will, too.' ✿
✿ 'He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
but he'd seemed with us such a little while
When war broke out and he went away,
I still remember his face that day.
When he smiled at me and said'Good-bye,
I'll soon be back, mom, so please don't cry'.✿
✿ 'But the war went on and he had to stay,
and all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it in my dreams at night),
with the tanks and guns and cruel Barbed wire,
and the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.'✿
✿'Till at last the war was won-
and thats why we wear a poppy son'.
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said 'Thanks lady, I'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your Son-- did he come back alright?'✿
✿ A tear rolled down each faded cheek;
she shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
and if you were me you'd have done the same;
For our thanks, in giving, is oft delayed,
though our freedome was bought-and thousands paid.✿
✿ And so when we see a poppy worn, let us reflect on the burden borne
By those who gave their very all
and asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Then wear a poppy. Remember-- and give!✿
✿ Lest we forget......✿
Copyright ~ 2009 by Blair Leger & ilovepoetry.com
*♥* SENT WITH LOVE TO YOU ANGEL *♥*
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Thinking of you is Easy,
We Remember you each day.
The heartbreak that we feel
Just never goes away,
♥⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰⊱
Nothing is the same no more
As we try to carry on,
We want the way it was before.
We found out you were gone,
♥⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰⊱
Yes we have our memories,
We also have the pain,
But all we ever wanted ..
Was to have you home again.
♥⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰⊱♥⊰~⊱♥⊰⊱
Copyright Jan Morris 2009
SENDING LOVE ALWAYS LIZ XOXOXOX
♥ღ♥ I Believe ♥ღ♥
I believe that the sun shines after the rain
I believe if you don't get hurt you'll never gain
I believe in not doing things the easy way
I believe that being selfish doesn’t pay
♥ღ♥
I believe in a second chance
I believe in a life long romance
I believe there is life after death
And standing up to a life of mess
♥ღ♥
I believe in love at first sight
I believe that revenge isn’t right
I believe that first impressions last
And there is nothing better then a good laugh
♥ღ♥
I believe that dreams do come true
I believe there's destiny for me and you
I believe that good things come to those who wait
I believe love never arrives too late
♥ღ♥
I believe something good comes from something bad
I believe that for tears of happiness there are tears of sad
I believe everyone has a guardian angel
And the good you do will be rewarded well
♥ღ♥
I believe sometimes there is no explanation
I believe money can't buy people's affection
I believe you don't know what you've got until it's gone
I believe a new day arrives with every dawn
♥ღ♥
I believe a smile can be contagious
I believe in being very outrageous
I believe in living with no regrets
I believe that life is as good as it gets
♥ღ♥
I believe that God watches over us
I believe the little things are worth the fuss
I believe you have each friend for a reason
I believe you will get punished for treason
♥ღ♥
I believe that what comes first is family
I believe we should all live in harmony
I believe in making the most of a beautiful day
And it's not the end until everything's okay
♥ღ♥
I believe absence makes the heart grow fonder
I believe you will lose if you sit and wonder
I believe every experience teaches you a lesson
And nothing cures better then a drinking session
♥ღ♥
I believe everyone has one true love
I believe sometimes we need a little shove
I believe the whole world is a stage
I believe we only get better with age
♥ღ♥
I believe that to learn you have to live
I believe that to love someone you have to give
I believe one moment can change your life
And there's still help when you’re in strife
♥ღ♥
I believe everyone has one true friend
I believe love helps a broken heart mend
I believe in the power of a song
And things will change before too long
♥ღ♥
I believe living is the best experience
I believe in not laughing at other people’s expense
I believe it’s hard to watch a lover leave
And when they’re gone all you can do is breath
♥ღ♥
I believe to always look on the bright side
I believe that life is just one big ride
I believe when I die people will grieve
But it’s ok because I believe…
♥ღ♥ ♥ღ♥
♥Love ♥ Always ♥ Shirley xxx ♥
~~~~~ I'll Try To Be Strong ~~~~~~~
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When the pain and grief are over
When it's my time to be by your side
I know you'll be waiting for me
And will greet me with arms open wide
♥
Until then I'll go on living
Though the light in my life has gone
The road will be long and lonely
But I'll bear up and try to be strong
♥
I pray that angels will guide me
Help me to get through this pain
Give me the strength to go on
Till we are together again
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♥ In the quiet of the evening ♥
♥ I sit and think of you, ♥
♥ I open up my memory book, ♥
♥ Of the things we used to do, ♥
♥ And as I turn the pages, ♥
♥ My eyes are filled with tears, ♥
♥ For, although I have my memories, ♥
♥ I can't hold back the years ♥
♥♥Wings Of God♥♥
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
I felt the soft feather touch
As I lay sleeping in my bed
Softly brush across my face
And linger on my head.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
I thought I might be dreaming
An Angel in my view
More beautiful than words can say
I thought, what should I do?
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
I laid there in deep silence
My eyes so big and wide
The smile was oh so glorious
As she sat down by my side.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
I did not come to hurt you
I came from up above
To watch you and protect you
And cover you with love.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
She wrapped her wings around me
A vigilance she would keep
She held me in her sweet embrace
Until I fell asleep.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
I know I wasn't dreaming
It is clear to me you see
The Angel in my vision
Was God watching over me.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ ☆
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┊　┊　┊　 ♥ Those we Love don't go away
┊　┊　♥ They walk beside us every day,
┊　 ♥ Unseen,unheard, but always near,
♥ Still Loved,still missed and very dear.
With love Always
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~*♥ Falling Tears ♥*~.
As the tears start falling
Yet again another night
For i realy try so hard
Its another losing fight
.~*♥ Falling Tears ♥*~.
My tears will always win me
No matter what i do
Your memory a photograph
The tears come flooding
through
.~*♥ Falling Tears ♥*~.
My tears just wont stop falling
Im so sad,they make me blue
While ever these tears fall from my eyes
I will go on loving you
.~*♥ Falling Tears ♥*~.
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