I’m back for another look…I absolutely adore the pictures of Grand dad…..

thanks for your wonderful thoughts. even though i can only imagine the challenges you have faced, your words today truly inspired me. i know we all face challenges and trials, most of the time now knowing why, but it is in those deeply painful and difficult times that we grow the most and become better people. and i think a huge part of that process is being extremely grateful for all the many things in your life that you have. everyday. everyday you have something you can smile about, something to make you laugh, something to be happy about. everyday you can feel joy, you just have to learn to recognize it.
thanks again for your strength. and your beautiful pictures i’ve watched over the last few months since i’ve found your blog.

These are fantastic images Sheye.. You have the most handsome boys and Ivy is gorgeous. There is pure joy in these images

THinking of you and crayton tomorrow. Much love Caro

Thank you! I read your blog often and have never commented. I have often wanted to, but out of a loss for word from what you have been through, I haven’t until now! Your documetation of your horrible tragedy over the past months has impacted me in so many ways. All that I can say is Thank you for helping me to realize my blessings in the midst of everyday life. You and your words are a tremendous blessing to many, many people!

And that, dear Sheye, is the bittersweet ‘gift’ of grief. I have learned it and understand it all too well. My heart aches when others- like yours and Creighton’s are opened to this reality. It’s like we gain new eyesight- a whole new perspective in life. Which can inspire and lead to great things because there IS a new understanding and keen awareness to the world around us. But yet…there is forever a heart that holds on to and remembers the ‘innocence’ of the past.
I think of you and your sweet Ava all the time. And I keep praying that this journey you are on and sharing so intimately with others will turn into a blessing. Despite the enormity of the hurt you feel each day for Ava. I continue to pray for you and wish you peace on this road you travel.

Welcome home Grandda! Love the boys new summer buzz cuts, and Ivish is just divine! Glad to think of you all together this week. Hugs, Mandy Leilani and Kaiesha.

I just love the look on Grandads face he must have missed you all so much :)
And Ivy she just gets more grown up everytime you post a pic and the curl in her hair! More pics please you know me always wanting more!
Sue xx

Sheye,
This must be one of your most touching posts yet…I’m one of the lucky ones, and I know it! I tell myself daily and thank God for my blessings. I pray that I’ll never know the pain you live with…and you know I pray for you all. Love the photos…well, except the spider of course – but I’m still coming! It will be worth it just to give you the hug I’ve been saving all of these months…

laureen

I am a score keeper. I have an internal balance sheet, with my family, friends and co workers. I fight this on a daily basis, I know logically that this path only leads to madness, good stuff doesn’t happen to good people because they are good. Stuff just happens, there is no logic.

Who you are is how you can deal with that, how you keep on going and the relationships you forge.

I don’t deserve a good life because my balance sheet is clean. I know this. All we have is hope. I know there is no logic to hope, it is just a wish and a belief in the ultimate generosity of humanity.

I believe in you.

I believe in the generosity, hope and goodness of you.
xxx