Gone too soo site

[Kelly ( Lewis's Mummy)]

I've just spent the last two hours trying to sort out and figure out the New Gone Too Soon site.   

I think I like the new Lay out but am not sure.

Plus one of my friends have said to me that shes had to open an account on there just to be able to light Lewis a candle (not that she minded)  But theres a little part of me that think some people won't visit anymore because of having to open an account.

I'm not very good with change so i don't know if its that thats making me worry .

What does everyone eles think of it?

Kelly!!
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P.s. wasn't sure where to post this.

[Olliemam+1]

Kelly

My site does not recognise my email address and I can't light any candles until they have sorted it, they are calling me back today.  I do think it will be better though.

take care


Dawn xxxxx 

[Kelly ( Lewis's Mummy)]

That happened to me but it had changed my password but its all sorted now, I do think it is for the better but i'm guessing its early days for me, just need to get used to the lay out again ...Hope yours is sorted out soon.

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[karaokej88]

i hope this will make it a bit safer, i was unable to light any candles before so maybe now if i register they will let me light candles!

i think this is good on their part to stop the abuse that was being left on angels pages.

love jane.xxxx

[Kells]

I agree with all the comments.  True friends and passer by will take the time to register to light a candle .  I like it.

Love Kells xxx

[Nathaniels Mum]

I was horrified when I went onto the new site. The first page that came up, "My Garden", just reminded me of Facebook, which I didn't feel was at all the sort of place I want to have a memorial to my son. It felt tacky & inappropriate - with things like "You don't have any presents - why not purchase credits?" and the "Wall" and stuff - maybe I'm just an old fogey, but it felt horrible to me. Ironic, really, because Nathaniel would have been 25 this year and would probably be well into facebook himself.

The worst thing, though, was when I saw Nathaniel's page. On the list of contents on the right had side it said "8 photos of Nathaniel".   I nearly fell off my chair.    One of the most upsetting things for me, after all these years, is that I only have one, faded, polaroid photo of him that was taken by the hospital staff after his death.  It is so precious to me that I keep it in darkness and ration how often I look at it. I would never risk putting it in a scanner and so it has never appeared anywhere online.  To go onto his page and see "8 photos of Nathaniel" written there was just too much to take.  Of course, they were just pictures that other members had left on his page when it was on the old site - cartoon babies with storks, or photos of babies dressed as angels, etc. - all left by thoughtful, well-meaning people, but they were NOT 'photos of Nathaniel', as the description made it look like. I can't explain how much this upset me - I don't know if anyone on here will perhaps understand better?  I can't be the only person in this position and I thought it was quite insensitive of the 'gone too soon' people who redesigned the site (or at least unthinking) to word it like that - why couldn't it just have said "8 pictures on Nathaniel's page"?

Anyway, it upset me so much that I deleted the whole memorial.  I just wanted to let any of the kind people on here, who may have lit candles or left messages of condolence on his page, what had happened to it. I'm sorry if any of you feel offended that I deleted messages/pictures left by you - I hope you will understand my reasons.
If any of you know of any other memorial site that is more dignified and has not been turned into a 'Facebook' type site, I would be very grateful if you would let me know.

XXX

[Pamela]

I must say I completely agree with the Facebook comment. I have been unable to log into Jamie's site i too am having problems with passwords and I tried to set a new one but now my computer wont even allow me into the Gone Too Soon Site. I havent been able to get on for days and  I hate the way it looks like I am not bothered but it's because I cant get on.

I think the buying of gifts is a terrible idea as it can make people feel guilty. I wont be buying gifts I wont be pressured into doing something. I can see why they are doing it to keep the site free but I would rather pay for the site and feel secure that way. I dont like how the main page is and although I think for parents it is good to search for others parents who may of lost a child/loved one through, cot death etc but I think it is unfair for joe bloggs to do so!

Anyway I am not sure how I feel yet, I dont want to remove it and I hope i dont have too.

Kelly hope you have yours sorted xxx

[saralou31]

much loved do free site

[Kelly ( Lewis's Mummy)]

 

Well I have finally got the hang of the new site and sorted out my son and my cousins memorials, i must admit i am starting to really like the new site and am over the moon that now for the first time i am able to have music on Lewis's page.
i am still learning to find my way round but i also like the fact that it is much easier to find people who have left messages for Lewis so I can say Thank you and Leave a message for there loved ones.

I Hope everyone Else is getting used to it and hope those who did get abuse before never ever have to put up with it again.

Love to all our precious little angels xxxxxxxxx     

                                     

Pamela have you managed to sort your out yet?

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[Calypsosmommy]

  I adore it! I love being able to bookmark the pages I visit and keep them in my garden. It helps me light candles better. I love the memorial on the first page that tells birthdays and angel days.

  I like being able to get message from those I've lit candles for. i make it my job to see who's remembrance day it is and light them a candle :) I've made quite a few friends doing it and met the most amazing angels that I can't wait to meet irl when I get to heaven

[Kelly ( Lewis's Mummy)]

I like the book mark bit as now i can book mark everyone who been kind enough to light candles for my little man.

it really has grown on me.

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[Calypsosmommy]

  I have lit a candle for your Lewis. 8 years seems like such a long time to be on this journey. You are in my prayers sweetheart