| Location | Springfield,mo/ Usa |
| Age | 4 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 19/11/2004 |
| Date of Death | 16/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 2,624 since 02/02/2009 |
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Tatum Elizabeth Ashcraft was born on Friday November 19th in Springfield,MO to her parents Lawrence and Stephanie Ashcraft. Shortly after birth the doctors discovered multiple heart defects. Despite her numerous procedures Tatum was a happy child. Always laughing and running. She was especially proud when her baby brother came home. Even though she was not yet 3 she helped take care of him. Tatum enjoyed going to Bass Pro to see the fishies and turtles. Tatum passed after complications from her 3rd surgery. May she rest in eternal peace and not have the pain that this world bears.
Remembering Our Daughter - by Mariane Holbrook
We'll only remember the good things
Like the day when our baby was born.
How she filled all our lives with such pleasure,
Never knowing that now we would mourn.
We'll only remember the good days,
Like the day when she ran to our arms
And she flashed her big smile so endearing
And displayed her unique baby charms.
We'll only remember the good things
Like the presents she wrapped with her love
And presented her heart to her parents
Like a gift straight from heaven above.
We'll only remember the fun times
When our family would gather as one,
And our laughter would fill all our household
At the antics of her, our dear girl.
So today though we mourn at her passing
And we wipe sorrow's tears from our eyes,
We'll remember this Daughter whom God gave us
And brought so much joy to our lives.
Copyright � 2006 Mariane Holbrook
Happy Birthday In Heaven - by Winnie Lovett
"Happy Birthday Tatum "
It's sure to be the best one yet,
Though you left us here behind.
Did you think that we'd forget?
Your cake this year, will surely be,
A beauty to behold.
With the icing made of Silver,
And the candles made of Gold.
Yes, your birthday in Heaven,
Will be such a grand affair.
And I know you'll look so lovely,
With a halo in your hair.
The Angels will come from everywhere,
To sing your birthday song.
And I know they'll be so happy,
That you've joined, God's Happy Throng.
No I can't send a card this year,
Or give a gift so fine.
So I'll just send a special prayer,
To that wonderful Daughter of yours.
God needed an angel in heaven
When Jesus lived upon the earth so many years ago,
He called the children close to him because he loved them so.....
And with that tenderness of old, that same sweet, gentle way,
He holds your little loved one close within his arms today.....
And you’ll find comfort in your faith that in his home above
The God of little children gives your little one his love....
So think of you little darling lighthearted and happy and free
Playing in God’s promised land where there is joy eternally.
Helen Steiner Rice
thinking of you
I love you Tatum!!!! I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have is memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
"If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk
right up to heaven and bring you home again."
~Author Unknown
Happy Easter, baby!
Do you think?.............
Do you think that I am over it
Better than before
Maybe I've forgotten
Doesn't hurt me anymore?
♥
Do you think that I am doing fine
No tears are shed each day
Get up and just get going
Pain has all but gone away?
♥
Do you think that I am coping
Living life just as you do
If that's what you imagine...
You don't have a single clue.
♥
I cope, I cry, and I deny
I've learned how I must hide
Keep everything within me
Bottled up deep down inside.
♥
I can't be who I was before
I've changed I'm someone new
It happens when you have a loss
You would be different too.
♥
I'm so misunderstood each day
To tired to explain
Not over it, or better
Simply put... I'm not the same.
♥
And will never be because you left me.
Author Unknown
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The Lord needed a flower
and that flower was you
so he picked you up from down here
and up and up you flew
He planted you in his garden
he said 'You'll stay here now with me'
and there you'll stay away from harm
the prettiest flower you'll always be
goodnight angel sweet dreams
love always tracey xxxx
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
by Sarina Blaschko (edit by Deanna Heisdorffer)
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time you think of me:
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand. And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving all of you. I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad.
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss, come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so alone.
But then I saw great grandpa
And that made me feel more at home.
I took a glance behind me and saw my family come through.
I didn't know what to say,
or even what to do.
I just stood there staring at them and said, "This is your home Too?"
What the hell is going on and is this really true?
God, could you answer all my questions please,
before I turn blue?
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From his great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you.
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last.
And since each day's the same day
There's no longing for the past.
But you've been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
And just to let you know,
I am saying this to each and every one of you!
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand?
And share your life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart.
For everytime you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.
Thinking of you
I spoke with your mom tonight and found out of Tatum's passing. We are so sorry. She is so beautiful. We, too, have experienced pain of losing a child, and want you to know that if you need to talk or anything at all, we are here for you.
~Angela, Ryan, and Emma Langstraat
EVERY PARENTS DREAD
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We all grieve at some time in our life,
Maybe it’s for a parent, grandparent, a husband or wife,
Our hearts are filled with much sorrow and pain,
Life is unfair, and nothing seems the same.
It could be a sister or a brother too,
Or even a friend who is close to you,
Memories of your loved one are so new and so clear,
You dream of the day you can hold them near.
You live your life with good days and bad,
Some of them happy, some of them sad,
You think of the good times and remember with love,
Your dear departed loved one up in heaven above.
Then comes the grief that is impossible to bear,
It’s the loss of a child, which we can’t compare,
You don’t know where to go for the comfort you yearn,
The only comfort for you , is for your Child's safe return.
For these parents time does not heal,
They live a life that is not real
Their hearts are empty!!! Yet they feel like lead,
They have been given the news of every parents dread.
They have been told their child has gone,
Please don’t tell them they must move on.
Copyright© Jackie Longworth
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sent to you with love, xxx
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