Lisa Marie Corrigan

THE BIRTH

Lisa Corrigan was born in 1979, (after 24hrs in labour,1 week overdue and a forcept delivary) at
3.10am to me and Andrew her biological father in St James’ hospital in Leeds.
The very same day Margaret Thatcher came into power, “the doctors were gossiping about the new
conservative leader, while I’m there waitIng and wanting to deliver my baby".

I have to write this as Lisa would want me to, but then again she would be telling me not to, and
then she would laugh, and with a huff and puff she would walk out saying WOTEVER but thats just my
Lisa.


childhood

Lisa was a loving, caring girl and oldest to two other girl sibling.s. I always tried to do my best
for her, (which was not easy). Somtimes Lisa would make up her mind about doing somthing and that
was it, she would do it, thats just the way she was. "innit Lisa".

Like the time I dressed her in a pretty dress to go visiting, what did she do. Well the biggest mud
puddle she could find she sat in it. Look mummy nice. so much for the pink dress.

I always thought I should have called her Leon instead of Lisa, she used to chill with the boys on
the street who looked out for her but she turned out to be a real tomboy.

Being the way Lisa was there was no stopping her.

She started her first school at the age of 4 and was very withdrawn. By the time she had reached 8
she was the bell of the ball and everyone loved her smiling face, big brown eyes. She got on with
everyone.

adulthood

She was always there for her younger sisters to protect them from harm, after all no one else had
the right to hit them but her. Ha ha

At the age of 15 she worked part time in a supermarket, while still attending school. She did a
first aid course, which came in handy when one night while working she had to do CPR on her manager
as he had an accident, (well done Lisa).

She also loved gymnastic and joined a team.

Although she did not get the chance to follow her dreams of being an Olympic gymnast, as like most
girls she fell in love and raised a family.

Motherhood

She had not been a mother for long. We all no she loved and cherished her children, they were the
world to her and she did her best for them and everyone else, even when her own health was fading
from her, she would not lie down and give in.

Lisa was a fighter and a free spirited girl; you could never catch her in one place.
That was our Lisa.

coping with life

When she struck on hard times, like nearly getting killed in a house fire in 2003, or having lost a
baby in 2004 or even been told that you had a thyroid problem which needed to be kept under control
or it could be fatal. That never deterred her. She still had a smile on her face and went out of her
way to help others.

Happy time

When she became an auntie for the first time the pride in her eyes was just amazing, and we are all
just so shocked that she did not have the time to spend with her precious niece.

the shock

We all don’t know what happened and why Lisa at the age of 26 was taken away from us all too soon
at the through an illness that made all her major organs to fail.

The free spirited girl that she was made her fight to the end, just so she could wait until siobhan
her sister came to the hospital, before she finally left us. It all happened so quickly none off us
knew what really had happened.

How we found out

First came the telephone call that she had been admitted. We did not understand why. The next day
we visited her she was already in I.C.U with tubes coming out of her, from all angles. She laid
there so peacefully, with one eye still ajar. I am sure she was still looking out for us all.

Next visit "she was breathing on her own" and the doctors told us things are looking stable and if
she makes it she will need a lot of home care and help. Next minute they were taking her for a cat
scan, they said she had a bug in her blood and they were doing all they could. Yeah what ever I
thought, but then again i dont know wot i thought as i was not thinking at all, as things was not
real around me.

Then came the final day in hospital,she hung on and on till siobham came to see her then she decided
she'd had enough and she went away from us. We were all in a state of shock and it was over in a
matter of 3 days.

You will be missed

She has left behind two beautiful children, who adored and love her so much.

A niece who made Lisa's life complete.

Two sisters who even though they argued they loved each other deeply.

Me, who finds the strength to carry on even when my heart is not whole and wich is waighing me down
and then there is the rest of her family and friends.

Bye Bye Lisa may you now be at peace.

You will be sadly missed by all your friends and family.
Gone but never forgotten.

I hope you remembered to leave the gate open?
For when it’s our time to join you and we’ll all be together once more.

Well that is it for the moment, there is so much more to Lisa's life, which i need time be fore i
can continue as it feels like yesterday when she left me.

She lives on through her children.

The Music

The songs were chosen from some of Lsa;s family members as they mean somthing to us all.

LOVE YOU ALWAYS XXXXX

LISA, you never disappointed, or let any of us down. WE WILL always be so PROUD of you and what you
achieved in your short lived life.

God bless you, and be at peace!

To my baby
Whatever I write won't do you justice
It’s impossible to explain how I feel
You were a wonderful daughter, with a heart of gold
And without you my life feel's unreal

You had so much to deal with throughout your life
Many would have just given in
But you battled and battled with bravery
Only the last one you just couldn’t win

Life had conspired against you
That’s what someone told me
But it never made you feel bitter
And my darling that’s your victory

I never pretend you were perfect
Though you were decent, loving and kind
You'd go out of your way to help others
And that always sticks in my mind

I know your safe in Gods memory
I pray I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN
And thankfully memories I treasure
Somehow help me to cope with the pain

But I miss you more than you could ever know
And some days feel I can't carry on
I miss all your hugs babe and your beautiful smile
And I promise I too will be strong

I am so so blessed for having a daughter like you
I keep you close in my heart
You are always alive in my memory
Although circumstances pulled us apart
Love you sweetheart always your mum x

So many times we've needed you
So many times we've cried
If our love could have saved you,
You never would have died.

You left us wonderful memories
To last our whole life through,
But we never wanted memories Lisa
We only wanted you.

Can’t Tell You Sweetheart
How Many Tears I’ve Cried
Since The Day I Was Told
My Precious Daughter Had Died

It Seems Impossible
Although I Know It’s True
Because Everything I See
Reminds Me Of You

I Still Hear Your Laughter
See The Smile On Your Face
I Would Have Lost My Sanity
If Not For God’s Saving Grace

I Have To Close This Letter Now
But This Is Not Good-bye
For You Will Forever Walk Softly
In My Heart And In My Mind

We will always love you and you will always be in our hearts for ever.


Love you always baby.


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R.I.P my love