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22 November 1995

Baby3h2

Baby3n2

Rachel came into our lives at 3.52 pm on 22 November 1995. She arrived like a whirlwind - in a matter of about 3 hours. From then on she lived her short life at pretty much the same speed. Everything she did had to be done quickly, there was no sitting around thinking about something.
Bear2o

Looking back I do wonder if she sort of knew she was only hear for a brief time, and therefore had to pack as much in as she could in the time she had.

Sept 1999

Started afternoons at Mersey Drive Nursery School. Rachel's introduction to what 'big' school would be like.

Sept 2000

Started school at Hollins Grundy Primary School, in Bury. Rachel always enjoyed school and seemed to make friends quite quickly. If there was anything going on you could bet Rachel was in the middle of it. In Year 1 she was voted as one of the School Councillors for her year, and enjoyed the weekly 'meetings' the councillors used to have.

26 July 2003

This was the day our lives changed forever! Rachel had been unwell for about 4 - 6 weeks. She was admitted to hospital on 25 July 2003, and was diagnosed the day after with a Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumour - a highly malignant and fast growing brain tumour.
We were told pretty much straight away that treatment was intended to prolong her life and hopefully give her some quality of life in the remaining time we had with her.
We were advised that once we could take her home from hospital (which was 6 weeks later) to 'make every day count'.

21 November 2003

Rachel's school teacher very kindly organised a surprise birthday party in school for her 8th birthday. At the time she had just completed her first session of chemotherapy and I was unsure as to whether she would be well enough to attend. She had no problems in attending and I was so proud of her. Rachel had no idea the party had been planned, and it was the best kept secret ever. The smile on her face when she walked through the door and her friends sang 'Happy Birthday' to her is a memory I will always treasure. It was as much a special day for me as it was for Rachel.

30 March 2004

Rachel very sadly fell asleep for the last time on Tuesday evening 30 March 2004, in a children's hospice called Derian House in Chorley, Lancashire. Her mummy, daddy and sister were with her.

We miss her more than words could ever say, and we will carry her in our hearts forever.

Goodnight, God Bless Rachel

Thank you for being our little girl, and choosing us to be your mummy, daddy and sister.
                       xxx

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Photo Album

The last photo taken - Mothers Day 2004

A very sad day in school - preparing to let go balloons

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Audio & Video

	Sundown (by S Club 8) - one of Rachel's favourite songs
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Memorial Candles

	Mum lit a candle on 11/22/2009: "Happy 14th Birthday sweetheart. Sending all our love to you today and always xxxx"

	Dianne/Mom Of Angel Nicholas White lit a candle on 11/20/2009: "Happy 14th Birthday, Rachel! May heaven be filled with joy as our angels honor and celebrate you on this special day xox"

	Mum lit a candle on 10/04/2009: "Love and miss you Rachel,as always xxxx"

	Melissa Wright lit a candle on 09/28/2009: "Hii.I'm doing a talk in english about derian house, i hate talks but im sure i'll get through it thanks to you! xxxxxx"

	Mum lit a candle on 09/26/2009: "Hi Rachel. Bet you're so proud of your sister. She's done very well hasn't she? Please watch over her while she's away"

	Sam Lewis lit a candle on 08/16/2009: "i heard about you but i never got to meet you. i go to castlebrook high i whish we had met i no we would have bin bff"

	Mum lit a candle on 07/29/2009: "Hi Rachel. Just got back from hols. Had a good time but wish you could have been there. We missed you. xxxx"

	Melissa Wright lit a candle on 07/08/2009: "Hii, Their was a talent show on tonight at school, haylie was in it , she sang a song for you.she was fantastic:), <3 xx"

	Joe Winkowski lit a candle on 06/06/2009: "I'll always rememeber you Racheal! School is out on June 11th! I hope the best for you & your family"

	Laura lit a candle on 05/04/2009: "<3"

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