I'm so sorry for your loss of Penny-Lane. I'm also sorry so many people have hurt you and made you feel as if you have to keep quiet about your pain.
There's a wonderful blog called Bring the Rain (http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/) by a woman named Angie Smith who lost her baby Audrey Caroline. I had a miscarriage two years ago and it has brought some comfort to me so I wanted to share it with you too.
from Snowy / Julia Schneemann (friend from Birth ) reading the website again brings back so much and I was wondering how you are doing I remember your posts so well from the time when birth was much smaller and our due dates were only 2 months apart i hope you are okay and you are coping somehow with the awful loss of your beautiful girl. thinking of you often
Julia aka snowy
Thank you for your website. / Paula Withall (nil.) I gave birth to my stillborn baby boy Jamie on the 18/02/2007. I was 40 weeks pregnant also. I I understand what you have gone through and would love to hear how you now cope. Has it gotten easier?? Thanks for your website.
Paula Narre Warren South Victoria
Thinking of you Alyssa / Vanessa
Your little one is two now, Alyssa. I think of you often, as I look at my Eliza and remember our pregnancy journey together. How are you travelling? It would be Charlotte's 4th birthday this year, and I still miss her every day. Strength and love to you as you continue your life's journey. XXX Vanessa
birth.com.au message boards / Alyssa there were just so many messages on to us that i needed to put a link. thankyou everyone for thinking of us.
http://www.birth.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3321&page=5&pp=10
chain of comfort / Selma Flynn HI SWEET PENNY-LANE I CAME TO TELL YOUR MOMMY ON AUG 1 AT 1000 PM IF SHE WILL LITE A CANDLE FOR YOU BECAUSE WE ARE STARTING A CHAIN OF COMFORT FOR ALL THAT LOST A LOVE ONE
THANK YOU MOMMY SELMA FLYNN
www.bobbo.memory-of.com
Dear Aylssa, / Karla Paff (Alyssa's Old Friend )
Alyssa, it is so wonderful to have you back in my life after 11 years, but it's strange how those 11 years seem like only yesterday, when the first time we spoke again we talked like there was no void in time, like nothing had changed.
Reading this website reminded me of the reason we first became such close friends... it is your amazing spirit Alyssa, which first infected me when we were those funny little girls growing up in Forbes, which is apparent in everything that you do and i have no doubt that it is your amazing spirit for life that brought me back to you in such random circumstances recently. Y ou have never left my thoughts and this website is such a beautiful way to remember your beautiful daughter. We've grown up into women now, and your are 10 times the woman we could've ever imagined we'd be while we were in the school yard all that time ago. Look forward to seeing you again soon Love you lots and friends always Karla xoxoxox
Your little butterfly / Penni Guerrero My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. We too, lost a beautiful little girl, named Cheyenne Nicole when she was only 2 1/2 months old. She would have been 3 in May. The butterflies have become a very very important part of our lives. When we laid my granddaughter to rest, a beautiful perfect little yellow butterfly flew around all of us, landed on her flowers as to kiss them, and flew by my her mommy, lightly brushing her cheek as if to say, I am ok and I love you. Every time when we least expect it, a butterfly will come. At times of sadness missing her, at times of happiness. We truly believe "our lil' butterfly" is around us at all times. May our little ones continue to visit us and bring us comfort.
Penny-Lane is beautiful / Catherine Hipwell http://hometown.aol.co.uk/__121b_Fqu4mxp49zt4Sl78493Aazv5Qyb0wbivopGLLptVb4iQMzENWp5r3w== Alyssa I have been sat here with tears in my eyes reading your story. How fitting is the music too. I am from England (Gloucester) I lost my daughter Grace Aine on June 30th 04. Penny- Lane is gorgeous and is no doubt perfect in heaven and watches over Mummy, Daddy and her Grandparents blowing them lots of kisses. I also think of my Gracie as a butterfly or also an angel. Yoir poetry is beautiful and very moving. I love poetry too. I have included a link where you can read Grace's webpage. There is a beautiful poem I found about Footprints which mentions butterflies. I think you may like it a lot. Take Care of yourself- one day we will be reunited with our daughters' again Love Catherine x x x
UK/ Miriam S. What a sad story and what a beautiful baby. I only stumbled on your site as I live on Penny Lane in Liverpool UK and was just searching for something else. I'm expecting my first baby soon and this made my heart break for you both. I'm glad you got to see your little girl and spend a few precious moments with her even though she was gone but so sorry you had to say goodbye XXX
(none)/ Michael Belanger (None) Words are not enough to express what my heart wishes to have told, but maybe somehow with a simple message and well wishes it will be content.
I am lucky enough that I have never personally experienced anything as traumatic, so I cannot say with any validity I understand how you feel. However, I firmly believe that both of you were blessed with a miracle of life indeed, in every shape and form. Penny-Lane may not have been around to cry at birth or take her first steps, but I do not doubt for a moment that her impression on this planet was made and will last forever.
Anytime you miss her so badly that it feels like your heart is tearing in two, and I am sure that will be often, remember that you will always have a perfect little angel watching over you and saying "Mommy, daddy, please dont cry. We'll be together soon."
With a heavy heart,
Michael
My condolences / Alma Mills (another angel's mommy) I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Penny-Lane. I also lost my baby 3 months ago so I understand your pain. I pray the Lord will comfort you and cover you with his love and peace.
I know our angels are together watching over us
HUGS, Alma
Penny-Lane and Angel Mills together
to sweet Alyssa / Christy (friend) Dear Alyssa, your poems about Penny-Lane are so heartfelt. Your ability to convey your sorrow is a gift to others. Love, Christy
Deepest sorrow for your loss / Carolyn O'Reilly Just wanted to express my deepest sorrow for your loss. I saw the link to this site from one of your posts on birth.com.au and read Penny-Lane's story with tears streaming down my face. It is a beautiful site and you should be proud. I cant imagine the pain you are in, but wish you better days and happier times for the future.
the 6th of each month / Alyssa (mum) the 6th of every month is the day i think of you and all that we went through that day the worst day of my life.
i think of how i smiled my hand on my belly as i listened to your heartbeat if only time had stopped and we could stay there forever where we were safe.
but within the hour you were gone.
the 6th of every month i replay the events of that day your little heartbeat went away.
the 7th of each month i think of the day we prepared ourselves for the day ahead, chose your name and packed away all of your little things, all washed, folded, ready for your arrival. your daddy cried the first tears i'd ever seen him shed.
the 8th of each month i think of the labour i think of you as they put you on the bed your lifeless little body your dark, innocent eyes how all of you was perfect in every way.
and all the days in between i think of how this should have been i think of our days here together in this big empty house i think of where i would have taught you to walk fed you your first solids where i would have put your change table how your grandpa would love your cuddles on the couch.
we miss you
praying for you / Elize Yock (Alyssa's old friend) Hi Alyssa, you may not remember me but we were in year 12 together at Woolgoolga High (your 1st yr 12). Though I only knew you for a short time I'll never forget you. You continue to inspire me and bring me joy. I often think of your infectious happiness and beautiful spirit. It was great to spend time with you-at your beautiful little cottage by the sea or surfing together at Mullaway. I was deeply saddened to hear about little Penny-Lane. It brought great pain to my soul, but I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your pain. I hope you and Justin are happy and that through your tears Penny-Lane brings sunshine and joy. My husband and I are praying for you both. Love Elize
She would have been so proud of you / Charlene Towner (none) Hello i was just browsing and came across your site i wish to offer my condolences and would just like to say that she would have been proud to have grow up with parents as devoted as you, you must have put time thought and effort into this site and i wish you all the best in the future as im sure penny would, she was blessed to have such devoted parents as you good luck -x-
poem/ Alyssa "IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY
AND MEMORIES WERE A LANE
I WOULD WALK RIGHT UP TO HEAVEN
TO BRING YOU HOME AGAIN
NO FAREWELL WORDS WERE SPOKEN
NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
YOU WERE GONE BEFORE I KNEW IT
AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY
MY HEART STILL ACHES WITH SADNESS
AND SECRET TEARS STILL FLOW
WHAT IT MEANT TO LOSE YOU
NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW"
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My heart breaks for your family.I'm so very sorry for your loss.We lost our baby girl,Vanessa Lane, when she was six days old.I truly believe that she is around me always.She is always in my heart and on my mind.
I believe that before we are born,we choose the family that we are born into.I always say that I feel honored that my Vanessa Lane chose me to be her mother even if it was for such a short time.Your Penny Lane chose you.Your love for her shows in this website in the words you have written here.
You are in my thoughts and I wish you peace and comfort.
Her Presence Will Always Live. / Anna Mauloni ("Aunty Anna".)
Hey Lyss and Justin. Reading about Penny-Lane's story was the first time I knew of it in detail as you described it. I cried as I pictured it all happening as if it were yesterday. It was then I realised that everyday it must seem as though it happened only yesterday to you both, except your visions with alot more impact and accuracy than mine could ever comprehend or endure. Although her body is not with us to watch grow and develop, her soul most definently is. I truly believe that in your dreams when Penny-Lane comes to visit you, she does so knowing that at that time, physical presence is of no importance as your souls unite and play together. Missed as a physical being in the world she will undoubtedly be, yet spiritually she lives with you everyday.
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