Elaine TENDA Katumba

1999 - 2006
LocationLondon: Uk.
Age7 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth24/04/1999
Date of Death05/05/2006
Visitors11,548 since 07/03/2007
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Elaine was called Double trouble by the nurses on the hospital wards and to be honest, she was trouble especially when you crossed her line and she never passed unnoticed. she enjoyed playing games with nurses, doctors and cheering up other sick children in the hospital. This made Elaine vey popular in every hospital she visited, staffs would call on her if a sick child is scared of putting a feeding tube down her nose and, Elaine would tell the child how easy it is and that it was not painful, you just feel a bit uncomfortable though,she confessed to me that it was a bit painful and she were only saying it for the children'sake. She always wanted things her way no other way. Elaine was the controlling type and little miss bossy. She loved pink and purpple colours, dancing to Jamelia number; DJ give me a bit more and Beyonce's music. She was a best friend of dolphins whom she said were very friendly and loving animals and she was scared of sharks.

Elaine was not only double trouble, but also a very talented, sweet, loving, caring, intelligent and a very brave little girl who a lot of people thought she had lived past her years. Elaine was always smiling, cheerful, loving and full of strength. At 3years, Elaine was diagnosed with childhood cancer of the kidney (Wilm's tumur). I was really scared and worried that l was going to lose her and, l will never forget that moment. Fortunately, Elaine battled this cancer with strong doses of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and endless visits in the theatre. At 5years, we were given the all clear, we were on cloud nine, little did we know the worst was about to happen, as one Pastor said... "when it comes to cancer, it is always around." And surely it was just around somewhere not very far and finally it cought up with us.

Despite her illness, Elaine lived a very normal life like any child of her age. She enjoyed playing rough games like tom boy and loved swimming so much though, there was no chance for that as her body was inserted with tubes and swimming would cause more infections than what she had. The two schools she attended, she was held so special and loved by all the pupils and the teachers. In a way, she hated it as all the time her fellow pupils wanted to help her thinking she wouldn't be able to do it. She also enjoyed helping mummy at home with domestic chores like making her bed, ironing, washing up, tidying the house and doing the very naughtiest things given a chance.

At 6years, Elaine was diagnosed with Leukaemia (AML) cancer of the blood. Despite Elaine's strength and her much love for life, she couldn't fight anymore!!! She felt something she could not put in words a sense of helplessness or weakness.. as one day she said to me " mum have you ever felt the way i feel?"l asked her how and she demostrated with little words... "you know how you feel like you are tired, and you don't want to sleep but you have to because you are exhousted?" "That is how l feel." That was an indicator that her body was each passing day getting weaker and weaker a thing she termed "my body is failing me."

She felt it in her body and she told me she can not carry on any more like the way she felt!!! She said l needed a life not going from one hospital to another and l was pregnant with her baby sister. We all cried that day and she told me not to worry because all of us were going to die at one point. Actually she thought it was her fault for us to be going through what we were going through that time. l assured her it wasn't and l promised to be there for her any time all the time. She said all she wanted was to see her baby sister, who was still in my tummy by then, and came during Elaine's hardest times in her life. But, that did not stop Elaine from sharing with her baby sister what she wished to share most with every one around her, "PASSION," they grew fond of each other despite the hard times Elaine was going through.

But, even before her baby sister was born, Elaine had told me to name the baby Rianne after her best teacher, Ria who was her best friend and whom she called "my other mum" and Ria's mum Yvonne. She thought the way things where going, she won't live any longer to see her baby sister. Thank God, she saw her, played with her, dressed her and bathed her whenever she could. Elaine got so tired of the treatment and staying in the hospital that all she said to me was... "mom my body is failing me, it cannot take this anymore, am not gonna get any better, this is not me at all, l want to sleep, please let me go mummy."

Elaine went to sleep on the 5th of May 2006 at 9.53 am. She was only 7years and 12days old and her little sister was 7months. Her absence, has never meant so to my family, we always feel her presence everywhere, although Rianne is not yet the talking age, but from her curiosity, l strongly believe that there are lots of questions l will never find answers, they had became fond of each other.

I miss Elaine every day of my life am just waiting and longing and looking forward to Rianne to grow up, and tell her what a wonderful sister you were and still is. Though gone away from me, she is still my loving little daughter!!! ELAINE, you touched so many lives and you are missed desperately by us all. Elaine, we will never forget you and we will always treasure the short time we were able to spend with you. You brought so much joy and love in my life and l am so proud of you. Each day that goes by you are always in my heart never will l ever forget you. Miss your charming smile, the hugs and kisses, hear you call mummy and your endless love. May your Soul Rest in Eternal peace!!

Much love always,
Your heartbroken Mummy Christine, Daddy Tom and sisters, Rianne and baby Selena who never got a chance to share your passion.

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~♥ With Love ♥~

Oh most beautiful star
In the sky tonight
You are most bright
I watch and wait
With hand raised up
Open and waiting
Slowly, oh so slowly
You move through
The night sky
You come closer
As I watch and wait
Hand outstretched
Then ever so softly
You come to rest
In the palm of my hand
You shine like a diamond
Your brilliance
Holds me in awe
I could almost wish
To hold you tight
To keep you safe just for me
In time, your light
Would fade from sight
You would die
To me and to all
So I let you stay
As long as you wish
With palm open
So you may leave at will
You will travel back
To the night sky
To shine brightly
For all to see
I will cherish
The moments you gifted me
With your light
Specially for me
For a little while…
Star So Bright

by Ann Marquette

Sending you lots of love angel and a big thank you to your loved ones for all they have done for my little princess demi-leigh and myself in the last year...HAPPY NEW YEAR XXXXX
Love alway elaine xxxxxx

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۞ We Love You Always ۞

We didn't know what Heartache meant
Until the day you were took away
All the tears we've cried
The hurt is here to stay
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We cry for the loss
Of someone so special as you
In life you were so special
In death your so missed too
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Even though your gone
In our Heart you will remain
In spirit you're still with us
But our lives are not the same

Written by Jayne Roddy

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Love Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick

September 24, 2011

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♥ Taken From Me ♥


I'm sitting here in my room, looking at your picture.
Wondering why you couldn't be a part of my future.
Uncontrollable tears stream down my face,
while my heart beat starts to race.
Asking God why he took you from my life,
it was more painful than stabbing me in the heart with a knife.
I still needed you here
you were the one to make everything so clear.
you are apart of me and I am apart of you
when you died a part of me died too.
I never knew how hard it was to loose someone you love
until the day you went to heaven above.
Even though I can't see,
I know your up there watching over me.
I miss you more and more everyday
and all I can do is pray.
In my heart you shall forever remain.♥

� Angie Flores



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Love and Hugs~Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick

September 3, 2011

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♥~ Candles ~♥

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Heaven is where our heart is
Under the stars and moon
All of the Angels are watching us
On this site called Gone Too Soon
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We visit our Angels pages
To show our love for them
We go to bed at night
And in the morning we start again
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This site is such a comfort to us
We miss our Angels so much
It brings us closer to our loved ones
And helps us to keep in touch
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So keep on lighting your candles
So they can be seen from up above
For all our Angels on Gone Too Soon
I send you all my Love
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Written by Brenda Derrick 1~9~2011

Brenda Derrick

September 1, 2011

*♥* Love And Hugs Angel *♥*

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FLY BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY
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Fly Beautiful Butterfly up to the sky
Fly Beautiful Butterfly go and fly with my angel up high
Fly Beautiful Butterfly go and spread your wings
Fly Beautiful Butterfly go and find my angel that sings
Fly Beautiful Butterfly up with the rest
Go and fly with my angel,For my angel Is the Best.

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copyright Jackie Thomas May 2009.

THIS ACHE IN MY HEART♥
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This ache In my heart Is Oh so strong
Now that you are gone how do I carry on?
This ache In my heart It hurts everyday
It only started since you went away

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This ache In my heart It just kills me Inside
I have had this ache In my heart from the day that you died
This ache In my heart will always stay
Please come home and make my heart ok.

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copyright Jackie Thomas May 2009.

Brenda Derrick

August 24, 2011

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Sleep Angel sent to you

Good Night Sleep Angel
I'm sending you this Angel
with hopes for dreams all night.
She's bringing her special blanket
to wrap you tonight.

Its made with Love and Stardust
and magic through and through
to help you sleep very soundly
and awaken just like new.

So close your eyes and see her
floating near your side,
she is there to tuck you in - dear
for a dreamy steel filled ride.

You are so very special and you are so LOVED
and appreciated each and every day.
Just remember your Good Night Sleep angel
is only a thought away......

Author Unknown

Goodnight God Bless xxxxx

Brenda Derrick

August 23, 2011

♥.*.♥ PICTURE FRAME♥.*.♥

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When you look into a picture,
of your loved one that's deceased
The one that shared your life with you.
The one who is now at peace.
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You look upon that picture
with a sense of disbelief
A sense of incredulity -
for you - there is no release.
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For you there is no answer
that can truly satisfy
the hot salty, water
that's now welling in your eyes.
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You reach out and touch
the image, that you see.
They look so vibrant, so alive
Ah, but that's the trick, you see.
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Because pictures are illusions,
of months and years gone by.
An optical illusion
that tricks a blinking eye.
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If a picture can retain a body
Then why can't they stay alive?
Why can't they reach out
and touch you? to tell you they've
survived?
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You want them back the way they were
when you touch their picture in a frame.
But remember that one day,
you will be where they are just the same
as your loved ones feel the pain;
of you within a picture frame...
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{c} 2006
Wayne Leon Learmond

Have a lovely weekend
Love Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick

August 19, 2011

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☆ A SHINING STAR ☆

When I had to leave you
I didn't go too far
Look up to the Heavens
I’m a Brilliant shining star.☆

May this light show you
As it glistens from above
A very special thank~you
When you lifted me with love.☆

A little star that brightly shines
A star thats free from pain
Held gently in God's loving arms
Until we meet again.☆

As you go on your journey
Be the best that you can be
And know that God is there for you
As he is here for me.☆

When we miss each other
And want each other near
You shine your light upon the earth
And I'll shine my light up here.☆

So we will always remember
When we seem so far apart
To shine our lights together
With love upon our hearts.☆

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☆ Written by~Bonnie Lynn Morris ☆

Goodnight God Bless sending you and
Your Angel lots of love~Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick

August 16, 2011

~~~~~TO A PRECIOUS ANGEL~~~~~

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~ Gods Golden Door ~
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Will i always feel like this
That life is so unfair
Im so sad and so lonely
When i need you,youre not there

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Nothing can ever change this
For time is moving on
Now all i have are memories
Happy days now long gone

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All the love you gave me
I keep deep in my heart
For sure i know that one day
We will make a brand new start

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You know just how im feeling
So ill say nothing more
Just be there to guide me
Walking through Gods golden door
~ Copyright� Vicky Deaville 28/4/2011 ~

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With Love Always Elaine .xxxx

Xx Elaine Xx Demi-Leighs Auntie Xxx (Friend)

August 12, 2011

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................Goodnight And God Bless...................
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~PEACE~



Sprinkles Of Angel Dust
Flying All Around
Glistening In Your Hair
Sparkling On The Ground
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Our Angels Are Telling Us
Not To Be So Sad
Angel Dust Carries Memories
Of This We Must Be Glad
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So If You See Some Angel Dust
Laying On The Ground
Your Loved Ones Are Telling You
About The Peace That They Have Found
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Copyright Brenda Derrick~ 2011

Love and Hugs to our precious Angels
Love Brenda xxxxx

Brenda Derrick

August 11, 2011
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