Hello,
I just found your site and have spent time reading through your archives. Your stories of Ava are so sweet and I love that you write about her so much. This story in particular reminds me of something that happened to my mom. Let me give you a bit of my story. I’m the oldest of three girls. My youngest sister, Susan passed away at 16 (4years ago) – she had brain cancer. I can’t wrap my arms around what it would be like to lose a child – losing my sister has changed my life. I don’t see things the way I did before. I’ll never be happy the way I was before – now there’s this “new happy” but never like what happiness was like before she died. I think you said something similar in one of your posts.

A few years after my sister passed a little boy walked up to my mom and handed her a Beanie Baby heart shaped tag. He randomly came up to her put it in her hands. My sister had a beanie baby collection since she was at the hospital so much we got her a new one from the gift shop all the time. Anyway, she opened up the tag and in it is said, “Gigi.” Gigi was my mom’s nickname for my sister. She was so overwhelmed and just started crying when she showed the rest of us. I think God has a neat way of letting us know that our angels are ok, and that they love us so much. And that He loves us so much. Thanks again for sharing this special story.

Silvana
ps. sorry this was so long!

Sheye,
Still thinking of you, your family, and precious Avs since I heard about it in March. It’s so painful when we can’t change things that are so unfair. I save every single one of the flowers (weeds, mostly) that my daughter,Ava, gives me and I think of you. Prayers of strength and peace for you…

Oh Sheye that moment must have been so surreal, it gave me shivers reading it.

I am glad you kept every photo of Ava, of course to my untrained eye every shot looks perfect anyway.

Ivy is just beautiful isnt she.

Hugs to you all,
Trudi

just came across your blog today. new fave. found it through .jen. ‘s flickr site.. she has balloons for ava. your story saddens and touches me.. i’ll be your newest frequent visitor..

I log in to your blog to find this beautiful story. Ava is so thoughtful isn’t she :)
Ivy is just growing up way too fast I love the photos as usual.
Hugs & Kisses
Sue

That little girl was one of Ava’s messengers – sent to deliver you a smile and hug.

Ivy is gorgeous and your photos, as always, just stunning.

Thinking of you
Christine

so so so gorgeous

Beautiful flowers just when you needed them. How perfect.

And your little Ivy is as gorgeous as her big sister.

Keeping you all in my thoughts.

Zoe

I’m so glad your little angel is helping you to find beauty again. There really are no words, just know that I’ve hugged my kids even tighter….

What a lovely story, Sheye.
Love always,
sylvia xxx