Steven David Emmerson
| Location | Jarrow |
| Age | 28 years |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1979 |
| Date of Death | 18/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 11,190 since 10/02/2008 |
| Creator | Dave Emmerson |
| Helpers | Joe Emmerson |
*. *.*Born 17 August 1979.*.*.*
Became an Angel 18 January 2008
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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)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL IN HEAVEN *♥*
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Anne Wife of John (Friend)3 weeks ago
♥♥MEMORIES OF AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN AT CHRISTMAS♥♥
♥The gift of life is given, then its cruelly snatched away♥
♥It leaves so many broken hearts & sadness, come what may♥
♥Especially now at Christmas, which you loved with all your heart♥
♥The thought of you not being here is tearing us apart♥.
♥And yet we must be thankful, for the happy times we spent♥
♥When love & laughter filled the air, before the magic went♥
♥The pictures are so clear today, of a happy smiling face♥
♥The kind of perfect loveliness, which no-one can replace♥
♥This little Christmas message is to let you know for sure♥
♥The love that’s felt for you lives on, and will forever more.♥
In my thoughts & prayers. Love from Liz Stuart Maxwell's mum x
Elizabeth Maxwell 3 weeks ago
Gail Whitehead (Friend) 3 weeks ago----------★
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Memories are a special house
We build inside ourselves
Where love and laughter linger,
Where all our past life dwells.
On holidays like Christmas
We can draw upon the store,
Reliving happy times
And feeling all that warmth once more.
Wherever we may travel,
This house is always there
To help to blend the old and new,
To build on...grow...and share.
This house can never get too full,
Just grow from floor to floor,
Because the joy of memories
Is always making more.
thanks joe x
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I would Like to thankyou for everything you have done for me and my nan, candles, tributes etc are very much appreciated i cannot find enough words to explain how much it means. my internet has been playing me up and the bills are so over the top and they are charging the wrong amount, so when i cannot come on here i just know my nans page will be kept lit because you are a star*
Love Sent Always
((HUGS)) + Much Love
Gemma xx
Gemma Louise Cartey (Friend)3 weeks ago
xx♥xxx♥13th DEC 2008♥xxx♥xx
It's Christmastime
There's no need to be afraid
At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmastime
But say a prayer
Pray for the other ones
At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging
chimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
(Oooh) Where nothing ever grows
No rain nor rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
(Here's to you) raise a glass for everyone
(Here's to them) underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime again
JAN MARY MADDISON daughter 4 weeks ago
Tracey Martin Brooks wife 4 weeks ago☆WISH YOU WAS HERE☆
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☆Thinking of you
Makes the miles disappear,☆
☆Together we're looking at bright decorations,
Enjoying what we like to do,☆
☆Thinking of you makes the miles disappear~
For you're missed very much☆
☆All year through…
☆So just because you're
Far away, don't think☆
☆For a moment that you're forgotten.
I'm thinking about you because loving thoughts travel far,☆
☆And wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year
☆Full of wonderful things
Wish you was here.☆
*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGELS IN HEAVEN & FRIENDS ON EARTH *♥* AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO *♥*
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SENDING LOVE AS ALWAYS XXX TRACEY (&MARTIN) XX
A PARENTS HEARTACHE
A grieving parent is someone who will never forget there child no matter how painful memories are.
A grieving parent is someone who yearns to be with there child but cannot conceive leaving their living ones.
A grieving parent is someone who has part of a heart as the rest has gone with their child.
A grieving parent is someone who begs for relief from the memories which plague them and then feels guilty when they get it.
A grieving parent is someone who pretends to be happy and enjoying life when they are really dying inside.
A grieving parent is someone who can cry or laugh at the drop of a hat whenever they remember their beloved child.
A grieving parent is someone who feels as if they have just lost their child yesterday no matter how much time has passed.
A grieving parent is someone who fears for their remaining family because they cannot bear to have any more losses.
A grieving parent is someone who sits by their child's memorial and feels a knife stabbing their heart.
A grieving parent is someone who wants to help others who have lost a loved one because somehow others loss is theirs all over again.love Always gail & carla.xxxxxx
Gail Pollock (Close Friend)4 weeks ago
In memory of angel Steven at Christmasxxx
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We are sad within our memory
And lonely, this Christmas Day,
For the ones we loved so dearly,
Have forever been called away.
We think of them in silence,
No eye may see us weep.
But many silent tears are shed,
When others are asleep.
Love Belindaxxx
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Belinda Randles (Close Friend)4 weeks ago
The lights are blinking merrily
The tinsel’s on the tree
It sits there in the window
For all the world to see.
The house is filled with holly
And pine-cone scents the air
The Christmas cards keep coming
Each one is hung with care.
The gifts are tied with ribbons red
And topped with pretty bows
I’m done with all the details
As far as Christmas goes.
The fire is softly glowing
You face I long to touch
But Christmas isn’t Christmas
I miss you oh, so much.
If I could have just anything
My Christmas wish would be
To wake up in the morning
And find you here with me.
Staring at your picture
I long to be set free
Tonight the tears are streaming
As I hold it next to me.
Flakes of snow swirl through the air
I’m braced for stormy weather
I wait for brighter days ahead
When we can be together.
So hold a place in Heaven Steven
And someday when life is through
You’ll be my Christmas angel
And I'll share the day with you.
Wendy Clark. (Close Friend)4 weeks ago
☆WISH YOU WAS HERE☆
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☆Thinking of you
Makes the miles disappear,☆
☆Together we're looking at bright decorations,
Enjoying what we like to do,☆
☆Thinking of you makes the miles disappear~
For you're missed very much☆
☆All year through…
☆So just because you're
Far away, don't think☆
☆For a moment that you're forgotten.
I'm thinking about you because loving thoughts travel far,☆
☆And wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year
☆Full of wonderful things
Wish was here.☆
*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGELS IN HEAVEN *♥*
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Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum 4 weeks ago
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There have been 7794 candles lit for Steven.
Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum lit a candle on Jan 7, 2009, 12:23 am
♥ You always
were an Angel
♥ And our
thoughts now as we
cry ♥ Are
thoughts of your
eternal life
♥ Because
Angels never die
♥ ♥
Dot Pallace (Friend) lit a candle on Jan 7, 2009, 12:20 amGOOD MORNING
SPECIAL ANGEL,Your
life was a blessng
your memory a
treasure. You are
loved beyond words
and missed beyond
measure love always
dot xxx
Hazel Alex Adairs mum (Friend) lit a candle on Jan 6, 2009, 10:44 pmGoodnight and
godbless Steven ~
wishing you sweet
dreams angel xxxxx
Jenny Brooker lit a candle on Jan 6, 2009, 10:07 pm*+*+*+ NIGHT ANGEL
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I hope you have had
a lovely day
angel,my love and
thoughts to you
and your family now
and always x x x
Love Jenny Dals Mum
x x x x x x
*+*+*+ SWEETDREAMS
*+*+*+God Bless you
always
Steven.xxxxxxxx