This memorial website was created in the memory of our precious loved angel baby Alexis Danielle Farmer, who was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 23, 1997 and went to be with the angels in Heaven on April 13, 2004 at the age of 6 years old just 10 days before her 7th birthday. Alexis passed away from complications of spina bifida.

Thank you again for visiting Alexis's site, but before leaving the site; Please light a candle or leave a tribute or condolence. This means so much to all of us in the family to know that you were here and know that Alexis's memory is being kept alive. Your kind words and thoughts uplift our spirits daily.

I'll always be loving you, Dawn!

This site was created to honor and share Alexis with more than just the friends and family that knew her, but the countless people around the world that didn't have the privilege of meeting her. She was and will always be such a gift to the world.

Touching lives all over the world!  


Click on the globe and it will take you to
another site which will allow you to leave
a message for Alexis and our family. 
Thanks for visiting the site!

 



There is no greater pain than the loss of a child

Alexis was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. (Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that happens in the first month of pregnancy when the spinal column doesn’t close completely and hydrocephalus is a related side condition in which fluid accumulates on the brain.) She endured many surgeries to repair the covering of her back and had shunts put in place to help reduce the amount of fluid on her brain. Since spinal nerves were damaged, Alexis had no feeling in her lower body and legs.







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Alexis was and always will be a cherished daughter, babygirl, sister, granddaughter, niece, friend, and my scooter.

Although Alexis wasn't able to walk and got around in a wheelchair, she lived a full life and was just one of the kids. We were very fortunate to have been blessed to have Alexis in our lives.  



I Thought Of You

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday, and the day before that too.
I think of you in silence, I often say your name,
But all I have is memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake, with which I'll never part.
God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart.
I shed tears for what might have been, a million times I've cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still,
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you, but you didn't go alone
For part of me went with you, the day God took you home.

Mommy always says:








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Meaning of Alexis: the protector or defender of mankind

My favorite cartoon characters

 




My favorite foods
     
 

  





In loving memory of

         
Alexis Danielle Farmer
April 23^rd, 1997 - April 13^th, 2004 

Alexis was a free spirited, most caring, pure child that loved and was loved by many. She never met a stranger and cared for all. She was definitely an angel sent from heaven to teach others how to love. Our time on Earth with Alexis was way too short, but one day we will all have that joy to see her again in Heaven. We will remember her forever and a day. 






In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you , you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. 

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; 
but as God calls us one by one , The Chain Will Link Again. 


To learn more about spina bifida or hydrocephalus, please visit

http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/nsg/PNS/SpinaBifida.html
http://www.sbaa.org/ 
http://www.hydroassoc.org/


Click the candle to light a candle
in memory of Alexis.

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I was graced to have Alexis in my life for what little time I did even if it was only for four years, but the impact that she left will stay with me forever. I thank God for every moment that He allowed me to have with her. She was more to me than just my fiance's daughter, she would have been my most precious stepdaughter if God had allowed us the time on Earth. However she is still that in my heart and to her sister and "stepsisters" she will. I had a connection with Alexis that no one will ever understand. She was truly and will always be my light. She inpires me to be a better person daily and still helps me when things are down.

Special thanks again to all the angel family and friends for all the candles, tributes, and graphics for Alexis's site and all the support you give me and our family daily. You really help us through each and everyday whether you know it or not. I'd also like to thank Angie Hawkins, Alexis's Mommy, and Karen Farmer, Alexis's Nanny for pictures for the site. And many special thanks to Scott, Alexis's Daddy for bringing Alexis into my life.

With all my love,
Dawn
"Stepmom" of Alexis Farmer

http://lovingalexis.piczo.com

 

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