The Olympic medalist, 35, said that while her family talk about the little one 'every single day' she had 'battled' with how to best honour the heartbreaking anniversary.
Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected]. If you have been affected by this story, you can seek advice at www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk or by calling 01924 200 799Rebecca Adlington marked one year since losing daughter Harper in a devastating miscarriage with a poem written by husband Andrew Parsons on Sunday.
The heartbreaking poem read: 'Harper Parsons I'd dreamt about you for a long, long time, My own little girl and one to call mine, You'd have my blue eyes and your mum's blonde hair, And for sure you'd be sporty with so much flare, Full of your mum's drive and my humour, Or maybe you would be our late bloomer'.
'Then one day in October it all changed, And we had to rethink what we thought was arranged, Being told that our Angel had fallen asleep, It was devastating news and one that scarred so deep'. 'Our little miracle after so much pain, Now it feels like there is just constant rain, The best little sister that there could possibly be, But now it's time that we must set you free, Up into heaven you surely must be,'
The athlete shared photos of a tree buried in Harper's honour as well as a candle which read: 'Harper, always in our hearts you are our shining star and guiding angel'
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