In my heart you stay  / Britney Hynds (friend)
I miss you always belle it hurts to come and write to you because it means I have remember that you are not here. I miss you always and think of you all the time.

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The Brave Little Soul  / Tanya (caring heart )
I read this today and thought if u...i hope it brings some peace.
The Brave Little Soul
by John Alessi

Not too long ago in Heaven there was a little soul who took wonder in observing the world. She especially enjoyed the love she saw there and often expressed this joy with God. One day however the little soul was sad for on this day she saw suffering in the world. she approached God and sadly asked "Why do bad things happen; why is there suffering in the world?"

God paused for a moment and replied "Little soul do not be sad for the suffering you see unlocks the love in people's hearts." The little soul was confused. "What do you mean" he asked." God replied "Have you not noticed the goodness and love that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together drop their differences and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love alone."

The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as God continued "The suffering soul unlocks the love in people's hearts much like the sun and the rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created everyone with endless love in their heart but unfortunately most people keep it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love shine freely because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul unlocks that love. I tell you this - it is the greatest miracle of all. Many souls have bravely chosen to go into the world and suffer - to unlock this love – to create this miracle - for the good of all humanity."

Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could hardly contain herself. With her wings fluttering bouncing up and down the little soul excitedly replied "I am brave; let me go! I would like to go into the world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people's hearts! I want to create that miracle!"

God smiled and said "You are a brave soul I know and thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave you will not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you on your journey. Those souls will help you create your miracle; however they will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will care for you help you and suffer along with you far beyond the others. They have already chosen a name for you."

God and the brave little soul shared a smile and then embraced. In parting God said "Do not forget little soul that I will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain you will do so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have suffered enough just say the word think the thought and I will bring you home."

Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world and through her  suffering and God's strengthShe unlocked the goodness and love in people's hearts. For so many people dropped their differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found time. Many began new spiritual journeys – some regained lost faith – many came back to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer. Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family reunited and every family spent more time together. Everyone prayed. Peace and love reigned. Lives changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place. The miracle had happened. God was pleased. 



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Thank you for your passion  / Pia P. (unknown)
Over the years I have read your story and admired your strength the tears have flowed at the loss you have suffered. I tell every one I know about Bella and the car seat....... I want to scream at Mums who put their 15kg child into a back seat with no boaster or harness I want to Scream even louder at the Mums and Dads who put the kids in the front seat but sadly so many of those do not know how unsafe it is...... but it looks like now the laws are going to change I see in the west australian today. This change would not have been bought about I am sure without all your hard work and strength in getting the laws changed. Thank you for all your passion in helping this get changed and no doubt you have saved the lives of so many children that may have died because it was not law to be in a harnessed car seat. I wish you and your family all the love and happiness that you deserve and faith knowing that you have done something so amazing in bring about these changes.... Close

My prayers and condolences  / Cassandra (unrelated)

Hi I dont know your family but your daughters story has brought tears to my eyes. Im soooo sorry for what happened to her i know it doesnt change anything but I dont know what else to say. I lost a brother ( he has a page on here as well: Kevin Ryan Walsh he was 16) and I know how hard that is but losing you babygirl I dont know how you are so strong and your baby Maddy I dont even know what to say about her She is just truly amazing for handling what she went through at her age. I am making the promise to myself and my babygirl that I will take all the precautions I can to keep her safe in and out my car. My heart goes out to your family you have amazing strength and I will keep you all in my prayers. Again Im very sorry for your loss. I will be thinking about Belle as well as your family.

Cassandra

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What a Beautiful little girl  / Bonni Fredrickson (Unknown to Belle&Family )

I was so moved when I saw Belle's youtube video over 1 year ago. I have visited Belle's web page several times that's because each time I needed to take a break and come back later.  Her story has brought me to tears and crying like a little child myself.  

I have sent her video to Mothers I know and hope to help them learn the importance of harnessing children for as long as possible. I am so sorry for your loss and can't even begin to understand what your family has gone through.  

In memoriam of Belle I have commited myself to keep my three boys (4yrs2yrs & 8mos) harnessed as long as possible.

Thank you for sharing your story she must have been an amazing little girl!

Bonni

 

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Seven / Inari (Best Friend )

Hello my Bella

This is a story for your birthday.

Once upon a time there was 2 fairies they were really rich and their house was huge - it had flowers all around the building and the house was yellow.  There was an earthquake and their house fell down.

They moved to Australia after that to live in a fairy palace in Wollongong.  They made heaps of friends who were really nice.  They had a lovely time and their home got fixed and they got to move back to their home in Fairyland.

The End

I miss you

Inari

xxxx

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Thinking of You  / Melinda Cannady

Dear Belle,

We are thinking of you and hoping you dance and sparkle and continue to whisper sweet mischief to your brother or sister as he/she grows.  Everytime I see a picture of Mason, I see you.  Hold Mummy and Daddy's hands and warm their hearts with your love.  We will send pink sparklies and wishes on your birthday.

xx

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To a beautiful angel with love  / Tanya (caring heart )

Dearest Isabelle,

If i could have one wish i would put you back in your mummy's arms were you belong.

If i could change back the hands of time i would go back to that awful day that changed your mummy's world and erase it all...

If i had a magic wand i would give it to your mummy so she could bring you back home.

but all i could do is wish... so i'll ask you to visit your mummy's dreams and tell her how much you love & miss her and that oneday you will all be together once more...

There is no greater love then a mother & child...

There is no greater loss then of an innocent child...

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Always in my heart  / Britney Hynds (Friend)

Belle, I hope you had a nice christmas with the angels. It is so wrong that you are not here.

The present that your daddy made for your mummy was just lovely. We were so happy to hear that your mummy is going to have another baby. We hope all goes well, and that she has another precious gift to help her heal a little.

Nothing will ever replace you in her heart, but hopefully another new bundle will help ease her hurt.

I miss you everyday, I think of you always.

love Britney xxx

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You have redefined the meaning of the word courage  / Dawn Boudreaux

My child is now almost two years old.  I remember before I found out that I was pregnant for her I was mad, mad at God, mad at life and mad at myself.  I never knew what I wanted to do with my life as far as an occupation or career, but I ALWAYS knew I would be a great mother and looked forward to being one.  A week after finding out that I was pregnant (the first pregnancy) I miscarried.  I couldn't understand how God would give me such a prescious gift and just rip it away from me so quickly.  Needless to say when I finally accepted the fact that I WOULD be a mother and have a healthy baby at nine months pregnant, I knew that I would always be terrified of loosing my daughter, for nothing in life could ever be as prescious as she was to me, and I felt like a child who had just received the most wonderful Christmas present in the world and the thought of being without it was terrifying.  I found your site when I was researching information on not putting a child in a car seat because I had a horrifying conversation with a friend the other day, finding out that she did not make her child sit in a car seat!  The child is a little over three years old and I wanted to try to find some information to persuade this mother to think twice about her actions.  In the past year I have left my childs father because the relationship turned abusive and not only do I live with the guilt of taking away my childs father, but I still think about that baby that was miscarried.  I know that everything happens for a reason and that God will never give us anything that we can handle, but just reading the story about your sweet angel and attempting to put myself in your shoes took more courage than I ever imagined.  Your story has touched me in a way that words cannot describe.  Guilt and fear are two things that come easily with being a mother, but the gift that you have - being able to see the whole picture and try to educate people of the fears associated with not properly restraining your child is something that brings tears to my eyes because I know that God has personally stepped into your family's life and given you stregnth to do something that most humans would be too grief-stricken to ever do.  Your situation in this story and how you choose to help others from the pain that you have experienced redefines the word COURAGE for me.  While we will probably never meet, please know that a part of my heart will always be reserved for your family and that you all will be in my prayers every day of my life.  Thank you for having the courage to share your story and change so many lives that you are possibly completely unaware of.  While your sweet Isabelle is an angel in heaven, YOU are an angel here on earth for the rest of us.

May this Christmas Season and New Year bring you the peace and happiness that you so deserve. 

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Thank you  / Krystal Hartley (Stranger)

As I mother of a 3 year old and 1 year old, I am compelled to say thank you, thank you for having the courage to tell us your heart breaking story. As the tears streamed down my face, my children's lives became even more precious. I wish you all the very best, and hope that you can find peace in the knowledge that your precious daughters legacy will live on,

Krystal

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S sorry for your Loss  / Anissa Newcombe (Stranger)
Thankyou so much for sharing your very personal story to everyone. I have a 3 yr old, a 3 month old and another on the way. Reading your story broke my heart as i cannot imagine what your family is going through. My heart and thoughts go out to your family and friends. Close

So sorry for your loss  / Belinda Hutchinson

Thank you for sharing the life of your precious daughter. As a stranger to you all I have been deeply touched by this memorial site. May Isabelle be a constant reminder to me to treasure each moment I have with my own children. I shall share your incredible cause with all I know.

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Thank You  / Jessica Madsen (Stranger)

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world.  I was hesitant to comment because I am a total stranger but I wanted to let you know that you are making many people aware of the booster seat issue.  I am a mother of 6, 4 boys being under the age of 5.  We have 2 booster seats in my husbands pickup, which we rarely ever use, for the kids.  Most of the time my 2 year old and 3 year old will be the ones in these boosters for short trips (within 5 miles).

Your story has really reminded me that there is a reason for the weight and age requirements.  Thank you so much.  I did a little post about this on my blog and I got thinking that I wanted to personally let you know that if you were to read it I would hope that you would be okay with me making reference to my friends and family.

I am sooooo sorry that you had to go through what you went through.  I can't even fathem the idea of loosing a child.  You will be in my prayers!  Thanks for educating the world about the safety of car seats!

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Beautiful People  / Derek Adams (Friend of Carolyn Broadhead )
You are inspirational. You have encouraged other people. You exude love. My condolences and this is a beautiful place to come to see how much love is here. You are beautiful people. Close

Belated birthday wish  / Britney Hynds (Friend)

I hope you had a special day yesterday Belle. I hope you danced with the angels and chased butterflies and had all your favourite foods.

As always I miss you and wish you could be here, I still keep your photo on my table in my room and sometimes mummy catches me talking to you. she says it is good that I still talk to you because you should never forget your friends.

She says just because they are not here any more doesn't mean they aren't still with you.

You will always be in my heart Belle.

Luv Britney xxxxxx

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Belle's Birthday  / Sky (Friend)

                     belle's birthday

B is for Beautiful.

I is for Isabelle, your lovely name.

R is for reading a book to you at night.

T is for tea partys, I know you would like it.

H is for helping your friends and giving huggles!

D is for dancing!

A is for apples, you would take them to school!

Y is for yawning after a long day out!

 lots of love your friend sky!

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Happy Birthday  / Inari (Best Friend )

Hello my Bella,

If you were down here this would be your school song.  I want to teach you all the songs I learn at school...

Lindsay Park among the trees, caring, sharing friends are we.  Proudly wearing gold and blue, honest and kind and thoughful too. 

Strive our best in all we do, helping others at our school, join together as we sing of Lindsay Park and all it brings.

Learning for living everyday, respecting others in all we say.  Our future is bright as talents unfold of Lindsay Park our blue and gold.

I hope you have a nice birthday, I will look out for your star tonight.

Love and huggles

Narsy xxxoooxxxooo

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An Easter Song for you  / Inari (Best Friend )

Hello my Bella,

We learned this easter song at school.  If you were there, you would have leaned it too and we could sing it together.

Easter Bunny soft and white, hopping quickly out of sight, bringing treats and goodies too, I wish I could play with you, turn around, don't hop away, maybe you could stay and play.

I miss you my Bella, I wish you could play with me at lunchtime, I will teach you all my favoutite songs that I learn at school.

Love and lots of huggles,

Narsy

xxxxoooo

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