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Elsie McAllister

  • Joined:August '08
  • Location:†♥☼ West Coltness, Wishaw, Lanarkshire ☼♥†

About me

The photo above was taken on my birthday, a month before My Ziggy died. I was so happy then, I still had my two Sons alive and well and the world was a rosy place. The world and my life are a nightmare now, because both of my Sons are dead. I've lost all I ever lived for.

Most people in Wishaw know me as Chris Rooney's & Ziggy McAllister's Mam. We were a good team, the boys & me. Best pals, (most of the time) but we had our ups and downs like any family. We stood up against the World as our wee team. Their dad left when Ziggy was 3, (on his birthday, in fact) so we just had to get on with life, and make the best of a bad joke. And we did, I worked very hard to get them everything they wanted.

I encouraged them to get out into the world and explore it for all they could learn. Chris took up the challenge, he spread those wings and moved to Europe, covering France, Germany, Belgium and eventually settled down in Rotterdam, Holland. Ziggy, the homing-bird, never ever left me. He was mine for 27 years. 27 very eventful years, I could write a book!!

Ziggy died in my arms in January 1998, after being sick and choking. Chris was murdered in April 2008.

My heart has been broken forever, shattered beyond ANYTHING I could ever have imagined. Nothing will ever make up for the loss of my sons. A big part of me died with them, and I will never be the same again. (Their dad died in 2001).

I am the younger daughter of Ellen and John McAllister, I have two older brothers and a sister.

I am gran of Nathan Reeve (Chris' Angel son) who was stillborn on 13 Sept 1995.

I am Aunt of John Rogers of Wishaw, who was murdered and dumped in the river behind my house & Aunt of Dominic Matthews, (my sister's son from London) who died aged 19, following a car accident. Also 'Auntie' of George Menzies, my best friend's son who died in October 09.

They are all Angels now, and so very much loved and missed.

I work as a Volunteer in our local St Andrew's Hospice Charity Shop.



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hi elsie i came across your name through google.My grandmother was Ruby Slavey and her sister was Elsie Mcallister. Do you know these names by chance.if not im so glad i met you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers sweety, thnx! Im so so sorry for your loss,if you ever need a friend im here ok!

Saturday morning

Hi Elsie,
Just came to thank you for lighting a candle for Christopher. Losing a child is so heartbreaking, i do not know how you survive after losing both your sons. The strength to go on comes from somewhere, i have to believe my boy keeps me here for my daughter's sake.

Take care xxx

I can Not begin To Thank You for everything that you did for Alishia on her Birthday.

Words just don't seem to be enough.

Alishia's Daddy , 2 Sisters, Angel Princess Alishia & myself were all completely overwhelmed by all the Love & Kindess you sprinkled on Alishia's Memorial on what should have been her 15th Birthday.

You made a truly upsetting day much more bearable through knowing that you sincerely care.

A Million Thank You's are sent to you in this Message and Always for all the Love, Kindness & Support in the Past year I have been on GTS.

I truly Value Your Friendship

All Our Love, Hugs & Kisses Steph & my Little Angel Princess Alishia

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A Real Friend
If I could take a minute
To help you understand
I am a better person
Because you are my friend.

And it really doesn't matter
If we're together or apart
For I swept you up into my hands
And placed you in my heart.

And if at any moment
You ever start to doubt
There's a special bond between us
That I can't live without.

You truly are the answer
To many of my prayers
When I told God I needed
Someone who really cares.

Someone to stand beside me
To help comfort and to cope
To remind me that there's always
Some room for one to hope.

You've helped me through some things
That no one could help me through
I never knew what friendship was
Until I first met you.

And if I had one simple wish
It would surely be
That God would keep you in my life
Throughout all eternity.

And now I hope you realize
Just how much you mean to me
You are the definition
Of what a real, true friend should be.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AFTER MY MOM GARETH AND BEN WHILE I HAVENT BEEN WELL IT WAS SO KIND OF YOU SENDING ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS ALISON XXXXX

6 days ago

I have a little Angel She way up in the sky ,
Ive told Her to watch over you ,She replied ok But why ?
I told Her i really love you , you mean so much To me ,She said Shell take much care of you , to How your life should be ,
So when you feel the warmth at night ,Shes Letting you know Shes near ,
Shes right beside where ever you go ,
Shell wipe away all your tears
Send this on to your special friends and family You really love !
Let them know you Love them
I JUST DID !!!!!!!!!
ALL MY LOVE CATHY XXXXX

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