Saturday, December 17, 2011

Goodbye for now my Baby Stella ....

17.12.2011


Thursday night we farewelled our dear daughter Stella Grace.
She had fought right to the last hour when suddenly I just knew she had just had enough.
She wanted to be cuddled.

So that is what her Mummy and Daddy did.
Typing this through tears, I just can’t believe I’ll never see her beautiful face again. Her chubby little hands, the one freckle on her right foot, the eyelashes exquisitely long, her golden hair. Her beauty takes my breath away.
 
Stella’s story has not finished, her shining light will shine bright always and forever.

  Im going to miss her. Im going to miss her all my life. I am utterly devastated and numb, but we will get though this next step. My daughter taught me what it was to be strong, brave and true.

~ The Beautiful Star ~

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Service Information:
Tuesday 20th 11am
Centenary Memorial Gardens, Sumner Brisbane QLD
Please wear colour
xxx


117 comments:

  1. Oh Chels. I am in tears for you all. RIP beautiful Stella. She is a little star. Thinking of you all at this very very sad time. xxx

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  2. Chels, i'm so sorry. RIP beautiful girl. My thoughts are with you and your family at this horrible time. A beautiful star taken way too early

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  3. I am so very sorry. What a gorgeous little girl, take far too early. My thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family.

    kate xo

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  4. I'm so sorry Chels, its just so unfair. Beautiful Stella will be remembered and loved by many people.
    Janine xxx

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  5. Let's say goodbye with a smile, dear,
    Just for a while, dear, we must part.
    Don't let the parting upset you,
    I'll not forget you, sweetheart.

    We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when,
    But I know we'll meet again, some sunny day.
    Keep smiling through, just like you always do,
    'Til the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away.

    So will you please say hello to the folks that I know,
    Tell them I won't be long.
    They'll be happy to know that as you saw me go,
    I was singing this song.

    After the rain comes the rainbow,
    You'll see the rain go, never fear,
    We two can wait for tomorrow,
    Goodbye to sorrow, my dear.


    Gone for now, sweet Stella, but never forgotten. I always think of this song when I think of my grandparents, so I hope that it helps you Chels when you're missing your gorgeous little girl. One day, you'll meet again.

    Cat oxox

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  6. Dearest Chelsea, Scott, Jett & Jessie Dog,

    We don't know each other but we share the same grief. Stella will always shine brightly over your family.

    I wish you all the love and support in the world.

    (Angel) Saoirse's Mummy xxxx

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  7. Chels, I can't find the right words to express how I feel, so I am just going to say how sorry I am that Stella has passed. May she rest in peace and never let her star fade.

    xoxo

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  8. Love and strength to you and your family at this time. Your Stella is so beautiful in both body and spirit it brings me to tears.

    xxx

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  9. RIP gorgeous Stella, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten, there is an extra bright star in the sky now and it will always be known as Stella. Thinking of you Chelsea, Scott and Jett.

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  10. I am so very sorry that you lost your little star Chels, your so very right you will be together again one day. Sending you sll the strength in the world to get through this next step. I will be thinking of you and gorgeous stella on Tuesday as you celebrate her life, she was and always will be an aangel

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  11. Sending love and deepest condolences to you & your family, Chels.

    It's just not fair. :(

    RIP sweet Stella. Your story will go on. xx

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  12. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss.

    RIP sweet Stella, now playing amongst the stars.

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  13. Oh my goodness, my heart absolutely breaks for you. I cannot imagine your pain. Love and hugs to you and your family. x

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  14. my heart goes out too you and your hubby. i cant imagine what you are going through.

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  15. I don't know what to say.Being the Grandfather of similar aged twins my heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

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  16. Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughters life with us. She is a treasure whose time is cut too short. God will cherish her for you now.

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  17. I'm so sorry for your loss. She is such a beautiful little girl. Rest in Peace baby Stella x

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  18. Thankyou Chels for letting us share in precious Stella's journey, she has touched my heart so deeply and I know she will be the angel that watches down on you, Scott and Jett for ever and ever ♥

    Fly free beautiful Stella ♥

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  19. Chelsea, Stella's story has brought me to tears so many times over the past few days. Her strength, and yours and your family has clearly been incredible. She will not be forgotten. Love from my son Alexander & I.
    Shara xx

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  20. We've never met, im essentially a complete stranger and I only found your blog and Stella's story on Wednesday.
    I am utterly devestated for you and your family. What a true Angel you have been blessed with, a shining star. You can be so proud that of yourselves an of Stella with how many lives she has touched and by how many people r more aware of this rare disease.
    Thoughts, hearts, prayers to you and got family and dear Stella xx
    Liz Brodie x

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  21. The heavens are shining brightly
    To welcome their newest star.
    Always to be remembered
    From near to afar.

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  22. Im so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for your family. Your daughter is such a beautiful blessing, and she has touched more people than you know. Im a total stranger, but I will remember Stella's story, and the awareness you have raised about her disease. Thoughts and prayers are with you xx

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  23. You have changed the way I feel about my children and life in general. My tears are endless even though I do not know you.....I have a little Miss 15 month old and I just grabbed her and kissed her all over and cuddled her. I have followed your journey and I am so sorry for your loss...so precious. Thinking of you and may you be comforted that you have changed so many lives out there through awareness and your story...x Thinking of you...

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  24. I am so incredibly sorry that Stella has passed away. My thoughts are with you xoxo

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  25. No words can begin to express how sorry I am. I can't even imagine...

    Sending lots of strength and love to you and your family.

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  26. I will hold my children extra close tonight and say a prayer for you all and your beautiful little Stella.

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  27. i am so sorry my prayers are with you all

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  28. Much love to you...my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time...hold each other tight..much strength to you all and Stella has had such an impact on others..she will always be remembered...xxx

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  29. Chels, what a beautiful farewell for your baby girl....I have sobbed all afternoon since reading this, my heart breaks for you and yours. You shall love and miss Stella all your life...and all your life she will be with you, waiting to see you again.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers x

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  30. I'm sorry to hear of dear Stella's passing.

    Although I cannot imagine the pain (seems to weak a word) of losing a child, I once found comfort in this poem. The part about the star made me think of your Stella.

    Do not stand at my grave and weep
    I am not there, I do not sleep
    I am a 1,000 winds that blow
    I am the diamond glints on snow
    I am the sun on ripened grain
    I am the gentle autumn rain
    When you awaken in the morning's hush
    I am the swift uplifting rush
    Of quiet birds in circled light
    I am the soft star that shines at night
    Do not stand at my grave and cry
    I am not there; I did not die.

    Sweet Stella will always shine xx

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  31. My heart goes out to you and your family - I am so sorry that you have had to farewell your beautiful baby girl. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through.
    In our thoughts xxx

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  32. Please note Chelsea that today your story of your amazing daughter and family has made me appreciate my beautiful children so much more, I pray that you find the strength to get through every single day for your darling son Jett .
    My love and thoughts go out to you and your family and I truly thank you for sharing your heart wrenching story.
    Gemma

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  33. Death is nothing at all.
    I have only slipped away into the next roomn.
    I am I, and you are you.
    Whatever we were to each other, that we still are,
    Call me by my old familiar name,
    Speak to me in the way which you always used.
    Put no difference in your tone,
    Wear no forced air of solemity or sorrow.
    Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
    we enjoyed together.
    Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me.
    Let my name be every the household word that it was.
    Let it be spoken without the trace of a shadow on it.
    Life means all that is ever meant.
    It is the same as it ever was,
    There is unbroken continuity.
    Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
    I am waiting for you, for an interval,
    Some where every near, just around the corner.
    All Is Well.

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  34. We will be praying for you all tomorrow at All Saints' Booval.

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  35. Little shoting Star shine bright and fly true as we look at you in the heavens and as you watch over your heart and loving family you are a star forever more time my past but you will still shine bright even when the time comes for all of us to be stars together your the brightest in your mummy and daddy's eyes all all the hearts you have touched with your streanth and love

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  36. my heart goes out to you and your family xxx rip beautiful stella xxx

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  37. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss :( She's a beautiful and special girl who has touched the lives of so many people and I thank you for allowing us into a small part of her life.

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  38. Im so very sorry for your loss. I know only too well what it is like to loose a baby, Feb 2010 for me when my little Carley-Anika was born. You never know how strong you are untill
    being strong is your only option. These are the words that people told me, these are the one's that keep u strong.
    Hang in there and keep those memories you do have imprinted in your heart, you now have your little angel looking over you and your family.

    Angie xxxxx

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  39. I too am a complete stranger but your blog has touched my heart, i am saddened to hear of your loss of your beautiful daughter Stella, hold onto your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness, you're in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers, wishing you and your family strength and peace, thank you for sharing your story with us and i hope with sharing and talking it makes each day a little easier xo

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  40. I am so utterly sorry for you loss - Stella was one super strong and amazingly beautiful little Princess. I really can not tell you how much it breaks my heart that she was taken from this world. I will be sure to take extra time every day with my little one because you just never know what is going to happen - we will have Stella play times together. I am so so sorry for your loss xoxox.

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  41. Wishing you peace in your souls as you struggle with your loss. Your little Stella Star is still with you and always will be. Hugs to your family, strength for your family and love to you all and your beautiful Stella. x x x

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  42. Some times the strongest people are here only for a short time.
    Your beautiful girl has taught u so much in her short time here
    Just as my boy did me.

    They will play together in heaven until we are there too.
    Stay strong and remember the good times.
    xx my thoughts are with you all

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  43. I have only just found your page and your blog. I could never fully comprehend the raw emotions, the highs, the lows, the tears, the laughs, the panicing, the grattitude you have endured over the past 7 months.

    You are one brave women to be fighting the fight alongside your gorgeous angel! Stella would be so proud of you Chels. You will always be her mum, no matter where she is, YOU are her mother and she loves you!

    I hope you have the farewell she deserves and that everyone of us reading this heartbreaking post tonight goes and gives our children a cuddle for Stella.

    Here is a poem that I ALWAYS turn to, and re-reading it, just sings of you and Stella:

    I carry your heart with me: By e.e.cummings

    i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
    my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
    i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
    by only me is your doing, my darling)
    i fear
    no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want
    no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)
    and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
    and whatever a sun will always sing is you

    here is the deepest secret nobody knows
    (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
    and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
    higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
    and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

    i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)

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  44. I am so sorry for the loss of brave, beautiful Stella. Love and strength to you and your family xx

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  45. Remember the good times. Our love and prayers for u and your family. God bless Stella grace. All our love Larissa, Andrew, Stella and Chloe Morrison

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  46. I have only just been made aware of your story, a touching one at that. I have read everyone of your posts and have shed so many tears. I don't know you or your family but my heart goes out to you all. You have shown such courage and strength but most of all done what you hoped, made people aware of the disease which has taken your little star. The most beautiful, precious littlle lady. As difficult as the next weeks, months, years will be, I wish you all the best. RIP little angel. The Fox family xx

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  47. I hugged my little girl a little tighter last night when I heard the news of brave little Stella's passing. My heart goes out to her amazing family at this devastating time. RIP Princess Stella. You touched so many lives. Your light will always shine xoxo

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  48. my thoughts and prays are with u and your family right now. I look at your little girls picture and look at my little boy and I could never imagine going through what you have been through. I know there is s star in the sky now shinning bright. May you rest in peace beautiful stella. Leearna x

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  49. My heart breaks for you and your family, no one should lose a child :((( Sending love and prayers to you all xxx

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  50. I am so sorry for your loss, I have asked my little Jack to look after Stella. I commented on your last blog about how I lost my little boy to Alpers. You are more than welcome to get in touch with me via the Lily Foundation Charity. I am thinking of you at this difficult time x

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  51. I am a complete stranger, but your story touched my heart. As a mother of two I can't imagine...
    I wanted to say that I am thinking of you and am so very very sorry for your loss. I hope you see by all the comments on here how many others do care and that you will hold onto that thought in the days ahead. Blessings to you and your family. xxx

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  52. My heart aches for you. May Stella forever rest in peace and may the strength and love she gave you continue to help you in the coming months & years x

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  53. I am so sorry for your loss. I don't know you but Your blog touched my heart and Stella's passing is just absolutely heartbreaking. You have made us all aware of this disease, you have made us hold our kids tighter and appreciate them more each day. Your little Stella was an amazing strength who is now at peace and resting. She will be in all our hearts forever xxx

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  54. My love and thoughts go to you and your family and your beautiful little Stella. What a fight she made to stay as long as she could.
    My sister's daughter was born 12 weeks ago seizureing and was on life support for 3 weeks. They have tested for everything and have no answers. I think some children are too perfect for this world.
    Take strength from the love you shared.

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  55. I couldnt even begin to imagine what you are going through youself, your family and Stella are an exceptionally strong and brave family I certainly hope and pray that both your beautiful daughter and her condition will not go un noticed and will gladly spread the...... although she was only here a short time she has touched many people and Im sure has given you a an endless amount of memories..... RIP little Stella and deepest sympathy to you and your family....

    This poem was used at a friends daughters funeral I thought I'd pass it on

    God made a sweet child
    a child who never grew old
    He made a smile of sunshine
    He molded a heart of pure gold.
    He made that child as close to an angel
    as anyone ever could be
    God made a Sweet Child
    and He gave that dear child to me
    Then God saw His wonderful creation
    growing very tired and weak
    so He wrapped the child in His loving arms
    and said, "You my child I keep"
    But now my Sweet Child is an angel
    Free from hurt and pain
    I'll love you forever, until we meet again
    So many times I have missed you
    So many times I have cried
    If all my love could have saved you
    Sweet Child you never would have died.

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  56. sorry the above anonymous comment was mine didnt mean to put it as that

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  57. I couldnt even begin to imagine what you are going through youself, your family and Stella are an exceptionally strong and brave family I certainly hope and pray that both your beautiful daughter and her condition will not go un noticed and will gladly spread the...... although she was only here a short time she has touched many people and Im sure has given you a an endless amount of memories..... RIP little Stella and deepest sympathy to you and your family....

    This poem was used at a friends daughters funeral I thought I'd pass it on

    God made a sweet child
    a child who never grew old
    He made a smile of sunshine
    He molded a heart of pure gold.
    He made that child as close to an angel
    as anyone ever could be
    God made a Sweet Child
    and He gave that dear child to me
    Then God saw His wonderful creation
    growing very tired and weak
    so He wrapped the child in His loving arms
    and said, "You my child I keep"
    But now my Sweet Child is an angel
    Free from hurt and pain
    I'll love you forever, until we meet again
    So many times I have missed you
    So many times I have cried
    If all my love could have saved you
    Sweet Child you never would have died.

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  58. RIP Pretty Princess

    May you be free of pain. Enjoy your time in heaven with my baby boy Levi. Please watch down on your mummy & daddy. Be your brothers guardian angel he will always need his big sister.

    Im so very sorry for your families loss. & that you should never have had to go through this pain of loosing your child


    Xox

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  59. Love and thoughts with you and your family, for the loss of your little star! May she keep shining from above x

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  60. sending lots of love your way at this bad time, and may you see her face again one day, i am sure she is still around you keeping a watchful eye and her mummy, daddy and brother...xxxxxx

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  61. Oh Chels, you dont know me and I dont know you but my heart has broken for you. As a mother myself I cry just thinking about something happening to my babies, but to actually lose them, I am gutted for you,I would like to say if you need anything i would love to help you but my guess is the only thing you need right now is the one thing that isn't possible. I will say many prayers for you, Scott and jett but especially your little star Stella, a beautiful, gorgeous angel taken far, far to early. May your friends and family carry you through this unimaginably sad time and may Stella rest peacefully until you see her again xoxo

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  62. Chels I am so very sorry to hear this news. I only came across your blog a few days ago, and to hear this now is heartbreaking. 17 months ago I held my 5 week old daughter in my arms when she passed away from mito disease. Your Stella was in the right place, being cuddled by her mummy. It is so utterly tragic that babies can be taken from us from such a terrible disease, and it really seems so pointless to me as to why this disease exists and why they are taken so young. I hope you can take comfort from your beautiful memories you had with her, and knowing you did the best for her. She knows you were there for her and that she was very loved. I dont know what your beliefs are, but I have been told by many people that babies are angels and they choose us to be their parents. When they go, they watch over us and will be waiting for us one day when we see them again. I believe we really are lucky in the sense that we held a real angel in our arms (it does warm my heart to think that). Even though she is gone from this earth, she will always be with you and a part of you. It is a very difficult time, and I hope you are able to surround yourself with supportive people. If you would like to contact me I am Marina Margarian on facebook (I have a description in my profile about my angel baby as there are a few people with the same name) and my email is info@babyandinfantloss.com - I am in Sydney and set up this site in memory of my daughter Sophie, another mito baby taken much too soon. Sending you some strength to get through this and just know you are not alone, and your beautiful Stella is now an angel, resting peacefully and with you forever xxxx

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  63. Rest In Peace Little Stella be with the Angel's now xx
    Sending lots of love to your beautiful Family, I couldn't even imagine how hard this must be for you all xoxox

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  64. I'm so sorry for your family's loss, my thoughts and deepest sympathies goes out to every that she has touched.
    Fly free Stella <3

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  65. I only just found this site about a week ago. I am so utterly sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. Life can be so cruel at times. You are an amazing person and mother, so much strength and courage to write your incredible story. Your GORGEOUS Stella is absolutely amazing, what a brave and beautiful little girl. May her little soul rest in peace now and may she be given the most colourful wings up in heaven so she can fly with all the angels.....xxxxKate

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  66. I am very sorry to hear of your loss.. You will one day meet again, until then she will be looking down on you from the fluffy clouds :) she is at peace and would very much want you to enjoy your time on earth while you are here. Live your life for stella xxx

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  67. Stella, you will be so missed, beautiful baby girl <3 Your life was a true blessing to your family, and your memory will continue to be a blessing. Thank you for making this world a brighter place xox
    Chels, you are such a brilliant and inspiring mother. You created such a precious little girl and she was strong because of you, and you strong because of her. I will be there on Tuesday to remember your little star xox
    All my love, Michelle xox

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  68. Chels;
    It's been so long since I knew you.
    Now my heart will forever think of you.
    Look at how many people care for you and your family, such kind words you envoke.
    I am another person who is astounded your strength.
    Your daughter, Stella will be missed, but forever with you. Live for her.
    Love will get you through this.
    So, sending you love.
    Megan & Chris X

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  69. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl; can never even begin to imagine your pain but hope that her star still burns bright above you and guides you to peace again some day xx

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  70. So so sad to hear that Stella passed away on Thursday. I hope one day when the deep sadness has passed that you will continue to shine as bright as your little girl obviously did.
    Big hug
    Dawn x

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  71. You are a very strong, brave and loving mother. Stella was lucky to have you as you were to have her. The pain will ease of her loss over time and the memories of her and love you have for her will live on forever. x

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  72. I cannot stop crying.... this brought so many tears and sad emotiong.. i am deeply saddened by this...................
    I hope that you will be ok and know that she is shining down on you - as that's what Angels do.. I guess God just missed his angel and wanted her next to him looking down on you

    Thoughts, prayers, hugs and kisses,
    Mae

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  73. I am so very sorry for your loss, thankyou for sharing your journey and your baby girl with all of us. Stella, you & your family are in the hearts of everyone who has read this blog. R.I.P. Stella xx

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  74. sending your family love and strength... am so very sorry for your loss xxx

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  75. I feel such sadness, but your courage overwhelms me more! You are experiencing such an unmeasurable amount of pain, but you choose to use it in the most positive, useful way. I had never even heard these words before. But now I am aware! Though Stella has left us earthside, she is going on to do bigger and better things somewhere else. You were given this angel because she had a job to do and you were able to nurture that! You, Stella's dad and Jett are strong individuals who have a bigger purpose in life. My heart felt thanks for sharing your journey. Belinda

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  76. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing your experience of her journey with us. Thinking of you. RIP Stella xxxx

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  77. How to start...I have never met you and felt such a strong desire to let you know how heartbroken i am after reading your blog via FB that i signed up to Blogger - i want to help in anyway that i can with your quest to inform people about this debilitating disease that took gorgeous little Stella's life... When you are ready or if anyone reading this knows, please let me know how i and the people in my life can help you raise awareness - I have a daughter the same age as Stella almost to the day and am watching her just feeling so blessed and i thank you for reminding us how lucky we are to simply have our health. I am sending ALL the positivity i have in me to you today and i hope that i can help you in some way in the future when you are ready. My thoughts and prayers are with your and your loved ones at this very difficult time. Kate

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  78. I'm so devastated for you and your beautiful family. Thinking of you all in this difficult time xx

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  79. Heartbreaking. Take comfort in eternal life and the knowledge that you will get to hold her once again.

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  80. Sending you all my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beautiful daughter. xoxox

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  81. RIP beautiful Stella

    I cannot make it to your service but i made a beautiful star balloon for you, and have passed it on to bianca at peekaboo

    Shine bright

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  82. I don't know you, but wanted to offer some words during this painful time ....

    Baby Stella,

    We are gifted every so often
    with love that we can hear
    when an angel walks upon the earth
    and gently whispers in our ear.

    Those of you who've watched her spirit
    soaring while delicate wings still fly
    are left sighing while your tear filled eyes
    witness strength beyond the sky.

    God Bless,
    from Cathy

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  83. Thankyou so much for sharing your story- you have no idea how Stella and your family have touched my life. I am utterly heartbroken for you and can only imagine the pain and loss you feel. It's not fair.
    I believe our loved ones are always with us. I hope you always feel the warmth and love of your precious daughter around you. I wish you much strength and peace for the future.
    xx Rachael

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  84. Chelsea, I'm not sure there is much more I can say than what I've said already over the course of these last few months. Your strength and courage has humbled and amazed me, Stella was so very lucky to have you as her mummy.

    Rest easy baby girl, always in our hearts xxx

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  85. You are an amazing family.
    I am so sorry for your loss.
    She really was sent to earth to show what real beauty and bravery is.
    I know nothing will take away the hurt, as someone said to me after a massive loss in my family.... You never get over the hurt, You learn to live with the constant pain in your heart.
    Your daughter will always be with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    I will definitely support this cause in the future.

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  86. Your incredibly strong to be able to share your story, i'm blubbering just reading it. I have a 13month old son and could not imagine having to say goodbye.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  87. I came across your blog via a facebook link and am so glad that I had the opportunity to read your story. My heart is overwhelmed with sadness for you. Thank you for being so brave to write about your journey with Stella. I fell in love with your beautiful little girl just by reading the blogs and looking into those beautiful big eyes. There was wisdom there way beyond her little years. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you must be going through but hopefully one day little by little your heart will start to mend. Your beautiful son Jett is a very lucky boy to have such wonderful loving parents who have so much love to give. How wonderful that you were both able to be there with her cuddling her so that she could pass in peace and surrounded by love. Rest in Peace Stella. As your Mum said, you are a shining star.

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  88. Chelsea, I am so terribly sorry that you have had to farewell your baby Stella. I her short life she has shown such enormous courage and she has been surrounded by so much love. I am heartbroken for you. My thoughts are with you all, Sophie xx

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  89. Stella will be holding you this Christmas... naomi xxxx

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  90. Hugs- I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful little girl. RIP sweet Stella.

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  91. I am so sorry for your loss, I have only come across Stella's Galaxy today and my heart aches for you.

    I will raise awareness on her condition, I had never heard of it myself and I have 3 little girls. I will hold them extra tight tonight.

    xoxoxox

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  92. I am so sorry to hear of ur lose in tears just reading this my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . RIP little angel xox <3

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  93. She was such a beautiful little and brave girl. RIP Stella she will always be a beautiful angel watching over you all.. xo

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  94. Fly high in the heavenly skies Stella. A true angel will forever hold your heart, Chelsea. Sadly she was a gift too precious for this earth. Forever in our thoughts xxxx Claire

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  95. I am so sorry for your loss. Your little star was a truly courageous, beautiful little treasure that was needed elsewhere, far too soon. Bless you and your family through this difficult time.
    xoxo

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  96. Utterly heartbroken for you and your family. You will be in our thoughts. Much love.

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  97. I found your blog last week and then thought about you and your family all weekend. I logged on to the net today and am so sad to read your baby girl has slipped away.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, your partner and your little ones.
    Your little girl fought such a courageous fight and is now at peace xoxo

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  98. ** HUGS ** From a Mum that knows what it is like to loose a child .. you will need lots of them.. She will forever be in your mind and you will cry for a long time .. but I promise .. it will get better. Tomorrow will be hard, but celebrate her and keep that memory .. it will help .. RIP Stella xoxoxoxoxox

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  99. Chelsea, Scott and Jett,
    I am so very sorry for your devastating loss of your much loved, hugged and kissed daughter and sister, Stella. My heart is breaking and my tears are falling. Thank you for having the courage to share your story, we are all the better for it. My prayer for you is that over the coming days, weeks and months you will find God's love comforting and filling your broken hearts. He knows first hand the pain of losing a child.
    Warmest regards in these darkest of days,
    Kathryn and Shane Klante, foster-parents to Alex (Aug2007-July2008 RIP) and parents to Nathan who just turned 1 and who will be receiving some extra special hugs and kisses.

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  100. Hi Chelsea, Scott and Jett

    A friend of mine just posted up your blog with her condolences on my facebook about Stella, your little girl and sister to Jett, and I am so deeply sorry that you have lost her before her time to this rare disease... Am thinking of you all during this painful time, you are amazing and extraordinarily brave for raising awareness in her honour. Sending love, Courtney

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  101. Thinking of you at this very sad time. I don't know you, but I feel terribly sad for you. Your beautiful little girl is now at peace looking down on her loving family xx

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  102. My love and prayers go out to your family at this time at your great loss. I know only a little of this loss with my first child being still born. May you be filled with great love at this time. Thanks for sharing your story of your beautiful precious little girl who has reached and touched my heart.

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  103. Your story has touched my heart, and many others. Thank you for being brave enough to share it. I'm sure STella felt how extremely loved and cherished she was, and still is. Sending you lots of love and hugs.

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  104. I used to be an i-do girl so heard the sad news about Stella there. She has touched me today. My thoughts are with you and your family. Framboise

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  105. r i p stella to your family my thoughs and love what a brave little sweetheart even no i dont no stella reading this broke my heart god bless you all

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  106. You dont know me but I am thinking of you! I kissed my children a few 100 times more for you today and thought of your beautiful little girl! Life isnt fair sometimes and it is just so painful! I have read your blog and wish you and your family peace and good health. Your little one has left a legacy, one she never knew even existed and for that you should be eternally proud x

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  107. Dear Chelsea,
    I only read your blog for the first time last week and it left me heart broken. Today I saw your sad news. I will look for the new star in heaven tonight and say a prayer for your beautiful daughter.

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  108. Dear Chels, first of all I just want to say how sorry I am you have lost your beautiful daughter. I can't tell you how much I have cried reading Stella's story. She was the most beautiful little girl. I have a little girl myself, 14 months old and I will never take her for guaranteed. This is so devastating and so unfair. I wish there was something to do.

    Lots of hugs
    Sara

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  109. Dear Chels, I don't know you personally, but I will be thinking of you all & beautiful Stella Grace this Christmas. Wishing you & your family love & strength to make it through this difficult time ♥ Love Lisa Mangan & family.

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  110. I have just read this, I am so upset, my little girl turned 2 on the 1st January 2012,I cant even think how hard it would be, my little girls was 8 weeks early,I am so sorry for your loss, as a mum, My heart goes out to you, your little girl is so beautiful, and she is up in heaven with all the beautiful angles, RIP, Princess Stella, your MUM and DAD are so brave, I am feeling very lucky to have read her amazing story, god be with you, xoxoxo

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  111. Jessie Dog was my childhood dog's name. It's exactly what we called her. I still have her collar around my bed post. I was bawling my eyes out reading this post. Then I looked at the photo of the service advert and cried a whole lot more. If it were me I have no idea how I would ever be able to deal with something like that.

    All my best wishes and love from an anonymous stranger.

    (I got the link from Brissie Fit N Healthy).

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