Rachael Dodd

Mollie Dodd

Hi Rach, just thought I'd write about our little Mollie, we always said we wouldn't get another dog after Jasper your cocker spaniel, you were 10 when dad got Jasper for you, you loved him so much but he was very naughty and when he bit little Anthony and took a bite very near his eye we had no choice but to have him put asleep, you still to this day have his picture above your bed, everybody who knew you so well knew that you were going to call your children Mollie and Harry, so when we decided to get a puppy I had to call her Mollie your favourite girls name, you would have adored her Rach, she has brought a bit of light to our lives, Mike loves her and plays with her all the time, it is so so sad that these things have all happened because you have been taken away from us, lots of things have changed, Chris leaving Lewis's and Pauline and Ken having a nice holiday, you would be so pleased for everyone, maybe you have played a big part in all these changes Rach, thank you for being you, I have thought about you every second of today, stay close Rach, you and Grandad so special to me and to all of us, your family and all your lovely friends, love mum xxxx

Helen Dodd (Mum) October 13, 2008

George's New Car

Hi Rach, George has got her new car, it's fab, eh cheek she's got a 58 Reg and mine's 07! she called last night and we went round the block in it, me and our Mike, I was thinking that you'd have loved it, I'm happy for George like you, she worked hard and hopefully is now starting to reap the benefits, you should be doing that too, so sad that you achieved so much and then didn't get your just rewards, well not here anyway, we have to hope that you are happy and your spirit lives on Rach, I love you so much and yes i'm struggling without you but I know you would want me to be ok so I am trying Rach, help me, keep me strong, God bless, love mum xxxx

Helen Dodd (Mum) October 11, 2008

My Rach

Hi Rach, sorry I haven't been writing but we had no computer, its ok now, we got back from Kefalonia on Tuesday night, the weather wasn't good but we had a nice time with Jan and Phil, glad to be home to Mike and your nan, life is very hard Rach, Mollie is a case, she's fourteen weeks this week, ah i've just been reading all the tributes, thank you everyone and the new photos are lovely, thank you Claire, we are very busy in work Rach, we are working tomorrow Sat morning! Flu jabs, it's not the same without Ida, Sandra the new manager is lovely though, I'm trying to be strong but it's a real struggle Rach, we all are, watch our Mike for me, when we were on holiday we were having breakfast and sitting outside and a white feather just floated down from nowhere, it was so strange, you are all around us, we love you Rach, help me through this awful pain, I love you, love mum xxxx

Helen Dodd (Mum) October 10, 2008

missing you

hiya luv hav just been lukin at a new pic of u thats been put up, its lovely...... im just sat in my m8s from work am wrecked, had a bit of a mad 1 last nite!!! im off work at the min with stress, the jobs really stressful and the ppl arent very nice which makes it so much worse.... ive been gettin a bit of a hard time off a few of the staff (bitches)..... was in primark yday, always reminds me of u that shop! was thinkin of u as i was walkin round there..... i miss you loads rach....... u were such a lovely girl, u really were 1 in a million. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Louise Starkey (Friend) October 9, 2008

yippee yipee!!!!

Yippee yippee yippee!!!! Im back on! I have been trying to get on the new site for weeks and weeks Rach and have not been able to login coz my email account had expired or suttin, just phoned the gone too soon people and spoke to a lovely young man who has reunited me with you! Rach I feel so relieved to be able to leave you a little message dont want you to think Ive forgotton you coz that will never happen! Like Clare said before its October already, I cant believe so much time has passed without you here. I think about you all the time Rach and still cant believe you are not here with us. Love you and miss you so much mate.Jen.xxxx P.s) I hate the new site tho!

Jenny Neill (Friend) October 3, 2008

hello mate

hiya mate..it took me about 10 hours to get on this ba***rd thing. Cant believe its october already, its madness mate. I think weve all just been on autopilot. i think of you everyday mate...dont think ive ever thought about someone so much. wish you where here with us, i just wanna have a chat with you over a pint...which would probably lead to some intellectual conversation about physiology...i loved it tho mate.

love and miss you always

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Clare Fairbro (Friend) October 2, 2008

Hi Rach

Hi Rach, bet you never expected to hear from me!! Well kiddo, I've retired from the surgery now as I'm really OLD!!! They put on a party for me on Saturday night and everyone was there including your lovely Mum. Rachael, she looked beautiful. She's trying so hard to be normal in every situation, but you can tell sometimes when you look at her she's just far away with you. She's doing really well at work too, getting in to the stride of things, slowly but surely she's managing but it's so hard for her, we can't even try to imagine what it must be like for her, missing you every single second of her waking life. She had a nice time on Saturday I think, although she didn't dance, but I've got some lovely photos of her and Jan and Lynn. Her and the other nurses gave me a beautiful watch, I love it. Shes' such a brave lady, your Mum, none of your family deserve what they've been through, but now the sad thing is that they have to carry on. She needs to know you're there for her Rach, let her feel you near often, help her to hold up whenever she needs you, she's got such a long way to go. Well lovely, I will finish now, I just wanted you to know how lovely she looked on Saturday night, you would have been proud of her. Everyone glammed up for me, but it was your Mum's idea in the first place. I love her. Bye for now Rach. Your old mate Ida. xxxx

Ida Ellwood September 30, 2008

hey rach, went out for laura's bday last night it was good but not the same without you. i was in by half two and tucked up, ha ha you would of still been out raving!! love you and miss you every day xx

Phillipa (Friend) September 21, 2008

My Lovely Rachael

Hi Rach, sorry I have'nt been able to write but the laptop needs a new charger, i'm in work at the moment,we had a funny day on your Birthday, tears and laughter too, your friends are lovely Rach, no wonder you loved them all so much, the flowers at your garden are fab, the Birthday Cake in flowers are beautiful, the flowers from George and the gang are lovely, Mike's Birthday went ok, you definitely are watching over us all, we miss you so much, stay close rach, give grandad a hug too,love you Rach, love mum xxxx

Helen Dodd (Mum) September 17, 2008

Been thinking about you all on Rachael's 24th Birthday

Been thinking about you all on Rachael's 24th Birthday, especially Helen, Bob, Mike & Rachael's Nanny Hel~Know how difficult it will have been~full of a mixture of emotions~Sending you all my love, thoughts & blessings~take care...& not forgetting to say Happy 24th Birthday again Rachael & really do hope you've had fun, that Emma helped you(?!) & you keep partying into the night...go girls!!!~God Bless Rachael~Love as always~Sue~xXx

Sue Worsley September 14, 2008