| Location | New York |
| Age | 4 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/2002 |
| Date of Death | 19/05/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,139 since 20/07/2007 |
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Penelope Jane London
July 6, 2002 - May 19, 2007
Aged 4
Penelope Jane London was diagnosed with n-Myc Amplified Stage IV Neuroblastoma (the worst of the
worst) on November 14th, 2003, when she was 16 months old. Neuroblastoma is rare and aggressive
childhood cancer of specialized nerve cells called neural crest cells, cells that are involved in
the development of the nervous system and other tissues.
Penny carried on with her life as much as possible, and didn't want any fuss. Although she was only
young she eventually realised that something was happening, but whatever it took for her to be happy
would happen.
She relapsed several times, each time it came back worse but she still managed to fight it stronger
than ever. Until, in the early hours of the 19th May 2007 when her little body couldn't cope anymore
and she eventually lost her 3 1/2 year battle, with her family by her side.
On the 18th May her Dad told us that he didn't think she would make it through the night, and he was
completely true and he told us the things to remember:
-Penelope hasn't opened her eyes more all day
-Penelope must be blind in her left eye as it is purple and shut
-Penelope hasn't moved an inch on her own in four days
-Penelope has not eaten or had anything to drink in five days
-Penelope has lost the ability to use her left hand and her right hand is starting to fail too
-Penelope has a lesion coming out of her skull and keeps complaining of dizziness
-Penelope's legs have been hurting all the time
-Penelope's left leg is believed to be fractured and she is believed to have internal bleeding in
her leg
-Penelope's abdomen is very distended and making her very uncomfortable
-Penelope can no longer suck her thumb or hold her "Bear Bear"
-Penelope can barely find the strength to utter a word and we desperately try to decipher the sounds
coming out of her mouth
-Penelope is on more methadone than can be believed
-Penelope still nods when asked if she want to be told stories
-Penelope has told everyone she wants them to be happy
-Penelope told Daddy "I am not crying, so you don't cry" (I am trying but it is so hard)
-Penelope is told "We love you" by her mommy and daddy about 1,000 times a day
-Penelope has not complained ONCE about what is happening to her
-Penelope, when told that there is a place called heaven that waits for her, told me "I know. I will
go when I am ready"
Hours later at 05:30am she took her last breath in his arms.
After much thought, we have decided to postpone Penelope's Memorial to early next May when the
magnolia trees will be in bloom. We are just not emotionally equipped to do anything right now, and
sincerely hope you understand
More to follow...
My wings are spread, my pain is gone-Do grieve for me-but not for long.
For wondrous peace surrounds my flight-I’m gliding towards that ray of light.
So grieve for me but not for long-Remember blessings not the wrong.
My life was full and so complete-Although the end was bittersweet.
You brightened up my everyday…By things you’d do, by things you’d say.
I’ll miss my life with you on Earth, but know you gave my life it’s worth.
I’m gliding towards a perfect place-No pain or sorrow, only grace.
My wings are spread, I’m soaring strong…Do grieve for me, but not for long.
miss you love theresa xxx
My wings are spread, my pain is gone-Do grieve for me-but not for long.
For wondrous peace surrounds my flight-I’m gliding towards that ray of light.
So grieve for me but not for long-Remember blessings not the wrong.
My life was full and so complete-Although the end was bittersweet.
You brightened up my everyday…By things you’d do, by things you’d say.
I’ll miss my life with you on Earth, but know you gave my life it’s worth.
I’m gliding towards a perfect place-No pain or sorrow, only grace.
My wings are spread, I’m soaring strong…Do grieve for me, but not for long.
miss you love theresa xxx
Special Angel Day - by Sam & Gordon Winson
We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still.
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears would make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Have A Good Weekend Everyone
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered "Come to Me".
With tearful eyes we watched you,
We watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Ward working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the BEST
If we could have a lifetime wish
And one dream that could come true
We would pray to God with all our
Hearts just to see and speak to you
A thousand words won’t bring you back
We know because we’ve tried
And neither will a million tears
We know because we’ve cried
You’ve left behind our broken hearts
And precious memories too
But we’ve never wanted memories
We only wanted you.
Little did we know that morning
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And though we cannot see you,
You are always by our side.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Penny, what a beautiful little princess you were - especially in that picture where you look like you're helping mommy clean up with the windex. You're time here may have been short but i'm sure in that small amount of time you gave your mommy and daddy a whole lifetime worth of joy and happiness. Look down over your family sweetness, let them feel your there giving them love every day xxxxx
Iyyaa Penelope.
You Look Such Like An Angel. No Wonder God Wanted Too Take You Back Up Too Heaven. Wow! You Are Really Pretty Babey. And So Brave.
Your Famiily And Friiends Miss You So Much. Never Forget That. They Will Never Ever Forget You Treasure.
Babey Rest In Peace.
Goodnight
Godbless Angel.
Sleeptight.
Hi Penelope, how cute are you? You are so alike Ava, I hope you have met her - she also had Neuroblastoma Stage 4 and passed away aged 3 in April 2007. Rest in peace Penny princess xxx
Whispers
Have you ever truly heard,♥
An angel whisper in your ear?♥
Their voices are soft and comforting,♥
Letting you know ♥
You have nothing to fear.♥♥
If you listen very carefully ♥
You might just hear their sweet voice ♥
Whispering to you of God's perfect love ♥
And all things that make you rejoice.♥♥
They do their very best ♥
To always watch over you ♥
To keep you safe and happy ♥
In everything you do.♥
So, next time you feel lonely ♥
Kinda scared and feeling blue ♥
Just whisper to your angel...♥
...And listen...♥
For they'll whisper back to you.♥♥
In Memory Of Those Who Have Died Of Cancer
Rest in peace, you are now an angel in heaven free out of pain. Please visit the site i created in memory of all those who have died of cancer, as i know it needs awareness. You can leave a photo of your loved one who has past away from cancer, or light a candle in memory of them. You can also come together with other people and discuss with others who feel your pain.
To find the site, just type in 'In Memory' in the search box and it is the first site that comes up - titled 'In Memory Of Those Who Have Died Of Cancer' Thank you. x
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