Our sad news ...

27 Feb 2010

Thank you everyone smile

We are all doing really well, we have our moments, but we are determined to fill our lives with laughter and our other children are coping admirably. I think we draw comfort from the fact we were given a "days to live" scenario in January and she gave us weeks with her battling spirit.
She would hate to think of people feeling sorry for her and planned everything, insisting that we wear bright colours and laugh everyday :)
She smiled every day right to the very end and refused to give in easily! Just to prove it; they all had a pamper day on Monday and she made the beauticians paint Morbius' nails bright pink (which he proudly wears to this day) :giggle: We had some funny looks shopping today.
We intend to paint at least one nail on every person at the funeral the same colour ;)
Our focus will be our other children and fundraising for the charity that have supported (and continue) to support us daily.
Cali x

27 Feb 2010

Cali, that is so special and it's so lovely to hear Carrie's positive spirit is so obviously with you all. I'm truly humbled by her strength and character in making you all think happy thoughts. I think you're amazing. kiss

27 Feb 2010

Quote by Dirtygirly
Cali, that is so special and it's so lovely to hear Carrie's positive spirit is so obviously with you all. I'm truly humbled by her strength and character in making you all think happy thoughts. I think you're amazing.

She was a fabulous role-model DG smile

We have no right to feel sorry for her or ourselves when she refused to feel that way!
Cali x

27 Feb 2010

As dad to a 14 year old daughter myself I don't know what I'd be like if anything happened to her -- only that i'd be pretty awful. Offering sympathy sounds so inadequate, but its all that I have to offer. I will be thinking of you both.

28 Feb 2010

Cali, Morbius
I'm speechless and so sad right now. All our love to you all.
Craig and Fee
xx

28 Feb 2010

Quote by Calista
Thank you everyone
We are all doing really well, we have our moments, but we are determined to fill our lives with laughter and our other children are coping admirably. I think we draw comfort from the fact we were given a "days to live" scenario in January and she gave us weeks with her battling spirit.
She would hate to think of people feeling sorry for her and planned everything, insisting that we wear bright colours and laugh everyday :)
She smiled every day right to the very end and refused to give in easily! Just to prove it; they all had a pamper day on Monday and she made the beauticians paint Morbius' nails bright pink (which he proudly wears to this day) :giggle: We had some funny looks shopping today.
We intend to paint at least one nail on every person at the funeral the same colour ;)
Our focus will be our other children and fundraising for the charity that have supported (and continue) to support us daily.
Cali x

I am so glad you all had a happy day out on Monday, Morbius don't chip your nail varish..............

28 Feb 2010

To lose a child has to be the worst pain any parent has to endure.
I thank my lucky stars that both of mine are fit and well.
I can only offer words, but none the less my heart goes out to you at this sad time.
However you still have all those lovely memories of your daughter to treasure for a lifetime.

28 Feb 2010

From both of us. x x x x

28 Feb 2010

Cali and Morbeous, words can't explain just how shocked and sorry we are to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time and I'm sure your little angel will be looking down on you and helping you through this xxxx

28 Feb 2010

Oh Cali, you do make me smile! smile

Poor Morbs! Is it a really girlie shade of pink? rolleyes

*asks Gem to dig out the varnish*
We will get all rainbowed up on our toes, and think of you all.
Much love. kiss

N & G x x x ;)

28 Feb 2010

I'm so sorry, and send deepest condolences and love.

28 Feb 2010

You're in our thoughts, Cali and MOrbs :therethere:
Neil, maybe we should all wear pink nail varnish on the day of the funeral, in memory of a brave young lady?

28 Feb 2010

Quote by Freckledbird
You're in our thoughts, Cali and MOrbs :therethere:
Neil, maybe we should all wear pink nail varnish on the day of the funeral, in memory of a brave young lady?

I think that's a lovely idea if Cali and Morb think Carrie would like that. :mrgreen:

28 Feb 2010

If anyone would like to make a donation to help Carrie's chosen charity please PM Calista, Morbius or me and we'll send you a link to it. Carrie set up a page for donations before she passed away to help the charities that helped not only her but also supported her family and friends.
Calista, Morbius and family will be organising more things in the future to help raise funds, but I'll let them inform you of their plans.

Carrie wanted us to raise money for Clic Sargent and Pasic as they are the two charities that support us tremendously. From offering support workers and counselling now, to organising days out, they have holiday cottages etc and we want to help them carry this on.

I'm loving the plan for everyone having pink nails.....not sure what easy will make of it though :giggle:

28 Feb 2010

:shock: ............
I'll need to get my hair done too and then there's the new outfit ....... jewellery.
:notes: :small-print:
I have no objections to having my nails painted for this at all. ;)

28 Feb 2010

Quote by easy
:shock: ............
I'll need to get my hair done too and then there's the new outfit ....... jewellery.
:notes: :small-print:
I have no objections to having my nails painted for this at all. ;)

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
I think maybe we should have a new thread with photos of our painted nails specially for Carrie.

28 Feb 2010

Quote by easy
:shock: ............
I'll need to get my hair done too and then there's the new outfit ....... jewellery.
:notes: :small-print:
I have no objections to having my nails painted for this at all. ;)

We do wantto see evidence lol

28 Feb 2010

Quote by Freckledbird
You're in our thoughts, Cali and MOrbs :therethere:
Neil, maybe we should all wear pink nail varnish on the day of the funeral, in memory of a brave young lady?

what a wonderful idea....if its a goer, count me in!!

28 Feb 2010

There you go. If you want to do it, then that's fine by us. She would have thought it hilarious smile

Cali x

1 Mar 2010

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<rushes off to a well known auction site to buy pink nail varnish.................

1 Mar 2010

il wear pink nail vanish on the day of the funeral, just need to know when that is, im not really allowed to wear nail vanish at work but il start the day with it on my fingers and toes and if they make me take it off my fingers then at least il still have it on my toes smile

1 Mar 2010

Cali & Morbs, just read your news, hope you're doing ok :rose:

1 Mar 2010

I have just painted my fingernails a shocking colour of pink! :giggle:

1 Mar 2010

Our thoughts are with you - my nails ain't pink... yet! ;)
kiss

x

1 Mar 2010

my deepest sympathies to you both
lovely to read you have some wonderfull memories of you daughter to help you through the dark times ahead they will make them so much lighter just hang onto them tightly
huge huge squidgy hugs
will most definatly have pink nails im memory of your wonderfull daughter
posh kate if you could send me details of the charity hun i will be privilidged to make a donation

1 Mar 2010

Morbius and Calista,
Thinking of you both, lots.
kiss

I shall wear my pink nails with pride!
Nola x

1 Mar 2010

As the parents of a 14 year old daughter, we're absolutely devastated for you both. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time xx

1 Mar 2010

Again thanks everyone for your love and support. It would have put huge smiles on her face to know that our friends would paint their nails for her smile

To those who have contacted me, I will reply, it's just sometimes overwhelming to start replying.
Other than that we're doing well and taking it day by day.
Cali xx

2 Mar 2010

Cali and Morbius kiss

Always here for you...
I love the idea of pink nail varnish so I will be doing mine too.... I have a wonderful bright pink varnish so will do it in the next day or so :lol2:

3 Mar 2010

We are so sorry to hear your sad news x out thoughts are with you and your family. I am also wearing pink nail varnish today for you xx