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Jan
24

Beauty from afar.

I have often imagined one gigantic post where I get to show all the amazing gifts sent to us over the past year but I never seem to have a full day just to get them on here! So, I will perhaps break it down and try to show some of the little bits of beauty and joy that have arrived on our doorstep.

My amazing friend, Krysta sent the most incredible gift a little while ago..

Firstly, Krysta’s aunt Sue drew this absolutely gorgeous poem and sketch of Ava.

The poem reads:

Perhaps God is a poet
Who writes with words
Of flesh and bone and leaf and flower
Every hour of every day,
Words pour out of the Poet’s heart
And every word is beautiful
And true and worth the telling.
And when each
Poem is perfect
And there is no more which ought to be said,
The Poet gently takes the words
Back into his heart, where
They are safe forever…

And then begins again.

When Krysta first sent an email showing the illustration and the words, Crayton and I both stood staring at the screen, tears flowing. We never ever stop being amazed that strangers can be so giving and bring us comfort from so far away.

Soon after, all the way from the States, we received a very big box which the kids gleefully helped pull open only to find, along with the portrait, a collection of the most girly, tizzy, flowery bits I’d ever seen!   Here is Ivy showing off in her extra sparkly shoes, flower hem tutu (yes the hem actually has flowers sitting in it!!) and gorgeous hair clips.
Thankyou Krysta, 1000 thankyous, for being the beautiful friend that you are and thankyou so much to Sue for such a special gift…we will forever cherish it.
S xx

13 shared sentiments
  1. Vanessa and Kara says:

    …and you all deserve every bit of love, support and generousity that is coming your way.

    You are amazing people.

  2. Melinda says:

    Tears are flowing down my face. It just continually amazes me that Ava, as young as she was, had such a big life that it keeps touching people round the world. She is alive in so many hearts.

  3. pakosta says:

    that is an amazing poem and portrait–wow how amzing are people?!!!
    you truly deserve it, you are a beautiful person with a great heart yourself and you deserve to get some extra love from others!!
    I just can’t get over that poem> amazing!
    and that skirt is sooooooo adorable on ivY!
    just think of all these lives ava (and you) have touched. my life will always be better because of ava.
    tara

  4. Toni says:

    Wow, definitely a poem to treasure, thank you for taking the time to share it Sheye. It, & the portrait, are just devine & so representative of your devine girl.

  5. Chantri says:

    I am new to your blog. I’m not sure how I came to it, but I have spent the better part of this hour reading and gocking over your photography. I am a fellow “rookie” photographer and seriously could stare at your portraits forever. You are absolutly amazing behind the camera.

    I have to tell ya that I am typing this with my feet up on my desk…ya, the spider thing, really gave me the hebejebbies! I feel creepy crawly all over! :) Oh my goodness I was hoping you were going to say, just kidding it is fake!

  6. Shayne Hope says:

    Oh My do they make those skirts in my size. ewhh I have to imagine!

    Such a cutie and that portrait is just so precious.

    Love to you all

    Shaynexxx

  7. clinka says:

    Wow, that is so touching. The portrait of Ava is perfect… those huge eyes that show you the entire universe. All of your children have those same gorgeous eyes.

    Sheye, you give us all new hope every day with your words and photos. Thank you for sharing.

    jbxo

  8. Anne Bente says:

    What a deep and amazing poem… Such a beautiful sketch.

    Elisabeth looked at the pictures of Ivy today- “mummy, look, that’s me!!” :-)

  9. belleandboo says:

    oohhh that is such a pretty, pretty tutu.
    M x

  10. Little Sweethearts says:

    Had it not been for Ava… I would have started yelling at my kids (age 4 & 7) whom I just found in the garden, surrounded by nails and hammers (apparently attempting to create a little birdhouse while I was reading your blog). Instead I went back inside and got my camera to save the moment.

    Sheye, by sharing your story you have made me a better person. Ever since I discovered your blog through Belle & Boo a few months ago, I have found myself coming back to your blog, wanting to leave a comment, but I was afraid I would not find the right words. My heart goes out to you and your family.

    Even when I’m not reading your blog Ava is often in my thoughts…

    Tania

  11. AnneMarie says:

    such special things.. and you should be suprised?? no, God has given you a gift.. that was given through Ava and lives in you..

  12. ~Pam~ says:

    Hi Sheye,
    I am new to your blog. My heart has been touched deeply.
    love to you and your family

  13. Capture says:

    Oh Sheye –

    I just arrived back to see this post! My heart just melted all over again to see the sketch of Ava. Especially knowing how many hours Sue spent making sure to get every inch of her gorgeous face perfect. And to see Ivy in her tutu and shoes made my heart SMILE! She looks so deliciously adorable in all of it!! And as everyone has also stated, your family is so deserving of every bit of goodness that comes your way Sheye. This is so small in comparison to how I wish I could spare you all of your pain. I am so glad that you are able to find bits of happiness I could at least bring a smile to your face and seeing Ivy in her tutu brought a smile to mine. Thank you so so much for sharing. You brightened my day!
    Krysta

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