Steven David Emmerson
| Location | Jarrow |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1979 |
| Date of Death | 18/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 9,270 since 10/02/2008 |
| Creator | Dave Emmerson |
| Helpers | Joe Emmerson |
*. *.*Born 17 August 1979.*.*.*
Became an Angel 18 January 2008
All About Steven
Lots of people have asked what was Steven like, so I thought Id try and write
down a few things.
Steven was born in Germany and didn’t have the best start to life. He got
stuck in the birth channel and several attempts by one of the junior doctors
they realised that he couldn’t be born normally and Gail was rushed down to
have an EC. Waiting outside the operating theatre seemed to be a lifetime, but
eventually someone came out to announce I had a son and both mother and baby
were doing fine. Again I had another wait till they cleaned both of them up.
Gail was groggy when I went to see her but pleased that she give me my first
son, although she told me I had to go and see the sister as there was some
concern over his foot. The reason Steven was stuck during birth was one of his
feet had been stuck in a rip. There was a slight deformity of the foot but we
were reassured, it was nothing to worry about. Every day I visited the hospital
even though it was a round 3hrs journey for me, we both decided that he would be
called Steven David, David been after myself. When he left hospital he had a L
shape black plaster on his leg, which hopefully would help to push back his foot
into shape. During that time I was also leaving the army, so plans were putting
in for us returning back to England.
When we returned to England at first we lived with my mum, till we got our own
house, during this time we came great friends with a girl called carol, who had
just had a baby also. It was during this time we noticed that Steven was slow at
developing. We voiced our concerns to the doctor but was also told we were over
zealous parents and he was developing normally, but as parents we knew then
something wasn’t quite right. In the mean time we were still getting treatment
for his foot. Aged 18 months he was still unable to walk, and with one meeting
with the consultant he suggested surgery to correct his foot, as the Xrays had
shown the bone was twisted from below the knee to his foot. Surgery was
scheduled for 3 months later, and during that 3 months wait, Steven decided he
was sick of shuffling on his bum to get everywhere and just got up and walked,
although he did still drag the foot behind him. So just before his 2nd birthday
Steven entered hospital for his surgery, as any parent whose child has had
surgery knows, when you look down at them so small lying on the operating
theatre, you just wish you could take their place. It was whilst in hospital
Steven discovered a great game to play. The corridor in the hospital must have
been about a half a mile long and had a slight incline from top to bottom, of
course Steven was in the very top ward. On one of the visits his uncle took him
in his wheelchair and ran up and down this corridor, much to Stevens delight.
The sound of Steven laughing and giggling could be heard right through the
hospital, to Steven he called this “round the twist”, and had everyone that
visited him running up and down the corridor with him. The operation was a
success and Stevens leg was at long last straight.
It was just after this time, that our health visitor changed, so we got on to
her about Stevens development. Much to our delight she agreed and arranged for
some tests to be done at home. It was after the tests that Steven was Diagnosed
as Slight Down Syndrome, and we arranged to visit a special school near our home
to see if we could get Steven in it. In the mean time we had got nursery school
arranged for Steven, but he never seemed to have fitted in, yet the first day we
visited Greenfields, Steven felt at home, you could see it in his face.
Greenfields was a beautiful school, full of love and happiness, at times when
you visited you could cry when you seen some of the more severely disabled
children. Steven was at that school from the age of 3 till the age of 18.
Just before Steven entered the school, we moved housed as we came part-time
caretakers of the St John’s Ambulance brigade Headquarters, of which we were
both members, plus it was a lot closer to school. Steven loved this house, he
used to sit at the window and watch people arriving at the brigade headquarters.
Steven now felt he belonged, he was happy at school and at home. Unfortunately
not long after this, his mum and me decided we would go our separate ways. But I
continued visiting him and weekends and during holidays. It was during this time
I developed Stevens love for football and his precious Newcastle United. I used
to take him to the training ground to watch the players train, all the players
used to make a fuss of him. One player stood out from the others, Paul Gasgoine,
at the time he was a youth player just breaking into the first team, he spend
time after training to play football with Steven, and then he said to him if he
made it big in football he would return to give Steven a lift in his car. As
people in England know Gasgoine went on to be one of the top players in England.
Years later we were going to the training ground when a car pulled up beside us,
and a familiar voice shouted “I’ve come to give you a lift”, there was
Paul Gascoine in his car for filling his promise that he made years earlier to
give Steven a lift, about 30 mins later Steven returned with a smile as big as
any and pockets full of chocolate. Paul Gascoine received a lot of bad press
during his time, but to me he will always be special for what he did for
Steven.
Steven although young when he died had a full life, he had his various clubs he
used to go to, Thursday nights was his only spare night. He also used to love
television as was a great lover of the various soaps. He will always be
remembered at the PHAB club for his adventurous spirit, and as it was said for
getting the microphone and telling everybody “Come on lets party”
Steven was a happy person and with an infectious smile that made other people
smile as well. If he didn’t know you, he would introduce himself. He was
loving and caring, hate was a word he never used, He never complained even near
the end when he must have been in a lot of pain, his one concern was always
other people, he always made sure he asked if you were alright. Steven leaves
behind a legacy of love to all that knew him.
"I'll lend to you for a little time,
A child of mine," God said,
"For you to love while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead."
"It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?"
"He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have these precious memories
To comfort you through grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn."
"I've looked this world over,
In my search for teachers true.
In the crowds of this great land,
I have selected you."
"Now will you give him all your love
Not think the his life was vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call
To take him back again?"
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
For those who loves us
Like a shadow falling over us
You had to go, you couldn't stay
Our grief is heavy
Our hearts grown cold
But somehow knowing
Knowing that your pain is over
It's healing parts of our souls
Like a shadow through the night sky
Like a river calmly washing over my feet
Like the sweetest summerbreeze
You are still here with me through these days
So shine over us, make the pain go away
I know you're there, sometimes right here by my side
Though I never knew you
You're still here, standing by my side
Is it to show me, I'm not alone?
So I can show them all
That they aren't alone, that you all are watching over them
So take care of those I love
Cause the distance is to far
I can't go there
Even if I'd really tried
I need to sort my life out
To be who I long to be
So like the night air
Visit them
Visit mom
By Anna (Sweden)
------♥♥------Put This
----♥♥-♥♥--- -On Your
---♥♥---♥♥-- -Loved ones
---♥♥---♥♥-- -Page if
---♥♥---♥♥-- -They
----♥♥-♥♥--- -Died
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----♥♥-♥♥--- -cancer
---♥♥---♥♥-- -To show them
- ♥♥------♥♥--You care.
New TributeTributes to Steven
There have been 685 tributes left for Steven.
Linda Hutt (Friend) 1 hour agoWith Me
I thought I heard you call my name
whispering in the wind
And as I turned to walk away
I heard you call again.
A gentle breeze blew my way
I smelled you in the air
And though I reached out for you
I stood in solitaire.
The sun beat down upon me
With warmth from up above
I really miss you baby
And still give you all my love.
I looked around to find you
Your face I did not see
Yet, somehow I knew
You were there with me.
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I HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU
TAKECARE AND GOD BLESS.
WITH LOVE AS ALWAYS LINDA.XXX
Karen Stringer (Friend) YesterdayBREEZE BY ERIKA HERNANDEZ
The breeze feels nice
the breeze is calm
Like touched by God
Under the sun
I see a flower...
as pretty as can be
I smile and I think I see
you looking at me
Now, you are in heaven
in the pretty blue sky
Now I know when the breeze feels nice
You are there with me
Gail Whitehead (Friend) YesterdayBlessed are the pure in heart.
So often we are told
Of saints whose names and daily deeds
Inscribed in books of gold
Are certain to be seeing God
In well-rewarding joy -
But when I see the pure in heart
I see my little boy.
He shinned up trees and scraped his knees,
Had tadpoles in a box;
He loved to read of dinosaurs,
Collected bright-coloured rocks.
His grubby hands were gentle
On the coats of dogs and birds,
And there was such charm
In the way he spoke his words.
I listened to his little prayers
At night with quiet joy -
And when I hear the pure in heart
I hear a little boy.
He had reached the age
To question and to doubt;
But mostly took his mother's word,
For what life was all about.
Each day was gold, a shining thing
He brought much love and joy
And when I think of the pure in heart
I always see my beautiful boy.
Love and God Bless.
For someone specialxx
A FRIEND IS A TREASURE
A friend is someone we turn to
When our spirits need a lift,
A friend is someone we treasure
For our friendship is a gift,
A friend is someone who fills our lives
With beauty, joy, and grace
And makes the world we live in
A better and happier place.
Joe, Thank you so much for all
your continued support given to myself
and my angel always, I really do appreciate it.
Love Belindaxx
Belinda (Friend)2 days ago
My family, tell a lot of lies, they never did before,
From now until the day they die, they'll tell a whole Lot more.
They used to tell the truth a lot, but now it doesn't Matter,
I died and went to heaven, now their life is all Shatter’d.
Ask my family how they are, and they'll say "oh Yes I'm fine!"
But they want to beg, "Please help me, ‘cause I’ve Lost that dad of mine".
Ask my family how they are, and they'll say, "oh I'm Alright",
If that's the truth then tell me please, why do they Cry each night?
Ask my family how thy are ’cause they seems to cope So well,
They didn't have a choice, you see, nor yet the Strength to yell.
You think you know the feeling, but in fact this Cann't be,
For even though you loved me, it was not as much as My family did.
They’ll smile and they will tell you, "It's OK, God Has a plan”
But then they’ll turn away and cry, ‘cause they can't Understand why ????.
You tell a joke they giggle, but in fact their not OK,
They wants to share the joke with me, but it won’t be Today.
I watch my family from here in Heaven, their distress Disturbs My peace,
Will someone please take care of them, and thus take Care of me?
"Some day you will feel better", "Yes I will one day" They lie,
They knows this won't happen until they day they die.
Ask my family how they are and they'll say, "I’m Doing good"
They cannot tell you how they feel - oh, how I wish They could.
Ask my family how they are: "I'm ok, I'm fine, I'm Coping.”
For God's sake, just tell the truth and say your Heart is broken.
Ask my family how they are and they’ll reply "I'm Well, and you?”
I'll shake my head in Heaven, ‘cause it simply isn't True.
They'll love me all their life's, just like I loved Them all of mine,
The'll lie and try to hide the pain, pretending that They are fine.
Their carnival is over, they have stepped off the Carousel,
But to save you feeling bad they'll say, "Yes thank You, all is well".
My family haven't gone mad quite yet, but oh, so very Near,
Don't ask them how their doing, ask them how they are Doing ...REALLY.
I’m watching them from Heaven, and I cann't hug them From here,
So if they lie to you, don't listen to them, but Please hug them and hold them close.
On the day we'll meet for ever we shall smile and I'll be bold:
"You're lucky to get in here with all the lies You've told!!"
God bless XXXXX
Sorry I'v not been on for a few days things have not been to good, but you and your angel have been in my thoughts and prays love always Sandra & Michaela & our angels Peter, David & Violet XXXXX
Sandra- Michaela Dawson 4 days ago
XxXxX 16th NOV 2008 XxXxXx
EVERBODY NEEDS FRIENDS
With love to my special friend xxxx
A little hug from me to you,
To make you smile
when you feel blue,
To make you happy
when your sad,
To let you know
life isn’t so bad.
Now I've given a hug to you,
Somehow I feel much better too
Hugs are better when they're shared
So pass one on to show you care.
Sent with all my love and thanks
JAN MARY MADDISON daughter 4 days ago
SENT WITH MY LOVE XXXXXXXXXX
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I see you in the evening
and the darkness of the night.
You're with me in the morning,
when all the world is bright.
I feel you in a breeze,
like a tender warm embrace;
I feel you when a snowflake
falls softly on my face.
I hear you when it thunders
and the world seems at an end;
I hear you whisper softly,
'One day your heart will mend'.
I hear you in a bird song
the humming of the bees.
Your voice is strong and vibrant
in the waves of stormy seas.
I see, I feel, I hear you,
you're there in all I do,
guiding and protecting,
until my life is through.
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I looked towards the clouds today
And for a moment saw your face.
I wondered just where you have gone
With hope it's a better place.
Did you show yourself to me today,
To tell me you're all right?
Or was it just a daydream
Playing tricks upon my sight?
We will always feel the void inside
Because you are not here.
But each new thought you send our way
Lets us know you're near.
So until our journey nears its end
And we hear the angels sing,
We'll face each new day as it comes
And live off the love you bring.
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Love always Elaine (Demi-Leigh's auntie and mary and jimmy hitchens daughter) xxx
Xxx Elaine Riley xxx (Friend)4 days ago
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Jo Dalton (Friend)4 days ago
Karen Stringer (Friend) 5 days ago-- LOTS OF LOVE FROM KAREN WITH MANY MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT XXXXXX
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Thankyou for being my FRIEND!
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I JUST WANT TO THANKYOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT & KINDNESS .
YOUR A VERY DEAR FRIEND WHO'S FRIENDSHIP I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH....
Thinking of you
Distance may separate us
But my heart will never let you go,
For I carry a part of you with me always.
It keeps me going through the day.
It brings a smile to my face
and tears to my eyes.
It is a part of my dreams that I live for and cherish.
That part is my wish, my only one,
To see you again soon.
I know that wish will someday come true.
But for now, I will hold in my heart
The memory of you
And never let you go.
Love from Liz & Stuart Maxwell
Elizabeth Maxwell 5 days ago
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