I am Maria Jones and I live in Northern Ireland. I was five year old Erin Bonar’s childminder. Erin left my house on 12 March, happy and with the “see you next week” goodbye. Sadly Erin became sick on the 13th and was taken to the hospital a day later. Erin went into a deep sleep on Mothering Sunday and passed away on 17 March, St.Patrick’s Day.
Erin will be missed terribly by her parents Karl and Susan, big brother Jack and twin brother Rhys. Erin’s organs were donated to help save other sick children, so even in death, Erin is having a positive impact to our world.
I am not Erin’s mother but I’m grieving like one. Erin gave me so much joy and laughter. Our hearts are broken, but we will forever keep her memory alive by helping others.
I wish that I had hugged her more, kissed her more and loved her more. She will never be forgotten.
I am running the London 10k in memory of Erin, and supporting Unicef UK’s incredible work for children around the world.
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