Many years later you are still in my mind and heart. I still remember the good times at Akeley and us giggling during netball xx

You probably dont remember me but I used to work at Brambles, looking after Cleo and used to babysit her and Merryn. Such a lovely family, the girls were always so happy and I have found memories of those evenings. Becky Simper x

Every day I miss Merryn. Not a minute of any day passes without a thought for her. Watching Cleo grow and blossom, seeing Merryn's friends thrive, seeing her bike in the shed etc. Mostly mundane, everyday activities that all connect back to the thread that runs end to end through our family. Like everybody else that knew Merryn we have moved on, except for the part of us that remain forever rooted in the time before she died. A time when nothing could touch our serenity and quiet satisfaction.

I know you probably don't remember me Merryn, but I remember you and all the happy times we had together. Thinking of you on this very special day. I have tried not to cry today, but I have a little. I've left Akeley now, but you still live on in me. I love you Merryn, and I miss you so much. Love and thoughts to Lisa, Tristan and Cleo. I'll always remember you Meme. Lots of love, Emilia xxxxxxxx

When I first started at Akeley Wood, I had no friends and was very lonely. Merryn always invited me to play with her, even if her own friends didn't want me to. She always looked out for me even when I'd found some friends. She was a sweet kind loving girl whom everyone missed. My love and thoughts to Lisa and Tristan and Cleo. She is and will ever be sorely missed. You probably don't remember me Merryn but i most certainly remember you, and i always will. Love, Lucy xx

I bought a pin through Sam Whittaker who I work with. Such a very beautiful girl, and how cruel life is to take such a young life. I hope you get lots of support and as time goes on, your strength as a family will ever keep her close to your hearts. Regards, Jayne

I am Merryn's nans tutor, I heard today from Babs of the fundraising you are doing, I have posted link and message to my facebook account, and will ask various retailers etc as to if they can and will display your badges. Babs was very upset today talking about it, but she was also very brave.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

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