Officially Overwhelmed
Words..so many, soooooo many beautiful, heartfelt words.
And poems. Gosh, the poems I’ve had the honor of reading.
A dream shared that wrapped around me for the entire day.
A fleeting photo of a pink flower that has never been before. How?
A wee handmade fairy sleeping…she stole my breath.
A box of tiny paintings, with carousels and all things princess. Which made me cry.
A sparkly butterfly making it’s way here tonight.
Balloons of hearts and glitter and pink.
Candles glowed and gardenias bloomed.
Tributes and photos and reflections I have saved to show my childrens children. I cannot wait.
Cake. And scones. Freshly baked bread. And dinner for the kids. All magically appearing at my door.
The phone rang and messages beeped and the mail delivered and the email filled..
It’s not the first day I’ve been carried with kindness but probably the first I’ve really been able to thoroughly absorb it. Today I’ve stood back and simply marveled at the generosity and the absolute kindness that abounds.
Truly, I am touched beyond words. You, amazing beautiful generous people, have given me something I could only wish for with numbed shock back in February, one year ago.
That Ava would not be forgotten. I am eternally thankful.
S xxxx
Ava will never be forgotten. How can one forget such a truly beautiful, touching princess.
Glad that you were able to get through today, and that the people thinking of you and their gestures made a difference.
You are always in my thoughts.
xox Alinta
So pleased that all the love sent your way has helped carry you through today
Avas memory is endless and will live on forever
So much Love to you
Kaz
xoxo
You are the one that needs to be thanked ~ you and Ava.
I hope that one day you are able to stand back and accept what a truly inspirational and amazing person you are.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
and another for your girl x
You deserve it Sheye.
It’s Ava’s way of sending her love.
I hugged my kids today thinking of you.
I hope you are ok Sheye, please don’t ever stop yourself from crying. We are all here for you.
My little boy just turned four and I thought I should say thanks. Your little Ava and your love for her make me a better mom and so many others. You’ve been in my heart and prayers. May God shelter you under his wings during these days. I’m so glad to hear that people are covering you and your family with love.
You and your journey has become such an impact on not only me Sheye but so many many people all over this beautiful world.
Ava has brought unity between people who have never met, who are countries away and the bond that has grown is indescribable.
You have described your day as so much more than love and support and taking one step at a time is what has gotten you to where you and your family are today.
Nothing but love for you all always
Ava can never be forgotten, always know that.
Ebz xoxo
Though today is nearly yesterday in your land Ava will be in my thoughts all day.
And you, Sheye, will be in my prayers…prayers for you and your family, but also thankful prayers for you.
You’ve changed the lives of so many in this world! I know you’ve certainly changed my life and outlook of it. I cannot thank you enough.
Forever Grateful & Thankful… Love and Prayers from many in my family & friends
~Amanda~
Thank YOU. I have learned so much from your example as a mother. You are inspiring! You will continue to be in my thoughts throughout this year.
hugs to you and yours!!
Thinking of you today. She will not be forgotten.
Stacy
Parker, Colorado
I read the story of Ava today and I couldn’t stop my tears. Your words are so full of love for that wonderful little girl and you write it in such a touching way.
I don’t have any kids so far, but you make me appreciate the people in my life and live my life with passion and all my heart! Thank you!
I will light a candle for you, for your family and for Ava today – you are all in my thoughts!
that is lovely to hear, that you can feel a bit happy in these days too. i am thinking of you a lot!
hope you saw my blog with Ava post.
love from Karoline
I so wanted to send balloons to Ava today, but the weather has decided not to cooperate with me. So I will light a candle tonight.
I will send them as soon as I can sweet Princess.
Sheye and family, you are in my daily prayers.
You don’t know me, but your words and your story have just changed me as a person. Your Ava will be remembered in my heart forever. Thoughts and prayers go to your family today. Thank you for sharing. I know that everytime I lose my patience, your love for Ava will remind me to stop and hug my children. Thank you and bless you.
Hugs to Ava and Ava’s loving family on this day. Remembering sweet super princess with you!
I was thinking of you and your family today. I posted a pink balloon on my blog this morning in honour of Ava’s memory.
I hope you realise how much you and your beautiful daughter have changed lives around the world and that maybe that will bring some modicum of comfort to you at this very difficult time.
Love to you all
Liz and Lily x
Sending lots of love your way.
Ava has a place in my heart, now and forever.
Tania
I`m a 31 year old mom from Norway!
I have just read your story for the first time…
My 9year old son was sitting at my lap, and I told him what I was reading, and we both cried..!
This story is so sad. I just want to give you a big hug, even though I dont know you.
I`m thinking of you this evening, and I will light a candle for your pricess Ava!
She was just the sweetest princess:)
Lots of love from Norway
Thinking of you today as I do everyday.
Glad to see the love pouring in!
What a beautiful person you truly are Sheye,
and Ava… there are barely words that can express the full extent of her beauty. Thank you for sharing Her with us. You have changed my life for the better. I am trying to slow down and focus on what is most important in life. There are so many things in this life that just don’t matter and distract us from what truly is. I pray that you find comfort in each day knowing how many lives Ava has touched.
Hugs today and always!
Hi. I don’t know you. I live in Salt Lake City Utah. I was forwarded your site by a friend. I would like to thank you for sharing your story on your blog. I have a five year old brown eyed “Super Princess” of my own. I am more determined to have tea parties, share make-up and let her wear all the pink she wants. Thanks for reminding me that love is the most important thing to show your children. Even if we are lucky enough to keep them on this earth life, they grow so quickly. I believe with all my heart that you will see your daughter again. I believe that families can be forever. Thanks again for the inspiration your blog has brought to me.
So blessed to hear that you felt loved yesterday Sheye.
Celebrated Super Princess Day in memory of your sweet Ava, it was all about pink and cupcakes. Thank you forever for changing my life.
julia
Sheye,
You and your family are in our prayers. May you be carried through another year.
Love,
-The Wettstein’s
http://www.thewettsteins.blogspot.com
Thinking of you today Sheye…
That beautiful Ava will never be forgotten. She is soooo beautiful. All your children is very beutiful.
Lots of hugs and you are all in my thoughts..
Ellabella from Norway.
Sheye, I am happy to read you found some comfort in the thoughts, words and actions of others yesterday. YOU are the amazing, generous person, one that has shared such a personal journey with us. A mum that has positively changed the face of motherhood for so many mums around the world. The thank you (which isn’t enough) needs to go to you Sheye.
Ava will never be forgotten. How can she? Her legacy will be shared with all of our children and she will be remebered for generations to come.
Sending love and hugs to you today.
Sheye, I just wanted to mention that I have been trying to use your email link on your blog page, but I can’t seem to do so. I would dearly love to email you some pictures we took yesterday.
Thinking of you Sheye…
I have been to Ava’s memorial site and lit a candle.
Much love
xoxoxo
Oh no way. Never forgotten. Ever.
Bushels of love and amazement for you, Sheye. i.n.s.p.i.r.a.t.i.o.n.-
that’s what you are to me.
You are an inspiring woman~ You’ve proven that we can all make it through the hardest of times. You’ve been an inspiration to me to enjoy the little things that my kids do. That no matter how long or short it’s been to never ever forget the memory of Ava.(even though I’ve never met you.) You have forever touched my heart and I will be thinking of you and your family today. May you be blessed with the happiness of what Ava was and will always be in your heart and many others that had the chance of meeting her or just had the chance to have a glimpse into her all too short but sweet life… she will always be a Super Princess. Thanks for sharing your story.
The thanks goes to you Sheye, you & Ava… you have shown such courage & strength, you gave us the gift of Ava! Ava will never be forgotten, I know that it would be impossible to forget such a Beautiful Princess. Sheye you are an amazing lady, please know how much we all love you & carry you in our thoughts & prayers always!
Tanya xxxxx
http://shortandsweetphoto.blogspot.com/2008/02/proper-super-princess-tea-party.html
only because you asked…I hope you realize your part in the equation of the gush of gratitude for Ava and her beauty.
Ava will never be forgotten. She touched the lives of so many, myself included, and you both will always have an impact on my life. Your words and your photography are truly spectacular, as is your spirit.
Suzanne
She was one special Princess who could never ever be forgotten she has changed the lives of many people.
Sue xx
I’ve only recently found your blog, and read your story. I feel almost too timid and heartsick to leave a comment, because I feel like words can’t express how much Ava and your story has impacted me. I don’t have the words. Please just know that you’re making me hug my girl a little tighter every day, and that your words and photos are a beautiful inspiration. My words aren’t coming. I am just purely, truly, deeply sorry.
with love,
Jess
Ava will never be forgotten, I always have her in my heart and in my soul. I just imagine her beautiful face and I think that’s what the angels must look like. She’s perfect in so many ways, be brave through this hard time, and know that you and yours are always in my prayers.
Andie
You are amazing. I have been reading your words for some time hoping to be able to ctribute some form of comfort, but feeling unable to express myself in the wake of such huge grief as your family’s. I admire and respect you all so very much, and I can imagine there must be a party in heaven, where love abounds more than we could ever imagine here on earth.
You are an amazing, strong and eloquent woman.
Ava is definitely watching over you – I am so glad that you had so much support today. Your stories, memories and images have touched so many lives – thank you for sharing them with us.
{{{hugs}}}
Vickey
how you could we ever forget her, I live across the world from you and her story your story touch me everyday. Your strenth amazes me, how many people’s lives your story has touched should show you how much you are loved.
Ava is remembered today and everyday… as is your family.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bleach226/2246211710/
The Super Princess will never be forgotten as she has had a huge impact on so many other lives.
Sheye, you are an incredible human being. You have tought me so much. I truly believe that I am a better mum now, thanks to Ava.
You are always in my thoughts.
Sylvia
xoxo
Sheye! Look at the sky! It is the deepest of pink in amongst the darkest of grey! It is breathtaking. It is beautiful! I truly hope that today of all the days you have looked at the sky! All our love to you and your family, Fran, DJ and Poppy Cate xoxo
Even though I was in a big rush to get Thomas to school today, I stopped and painted Charlotte’s fingernails – one pink, one red, one pink, one red…. and thought of you and Ava.
Love,
Jane
Fran! I know! I have been out photographing it, of course!! It’s been beautiful :) We even got a rainbow!!
S xxx
I am so happy you saw it Sheye! DJ raced in from the yard to tell me about it as we had only just been talking about Ava… It was so very beautiful – just as she is. She is everywhere and she has such a beautiful impact on the world… xoxo Fran
The sky after the storm was truly amazing. Perfectly pink. We released some balloons yesterday and they floated off to where the sky was such a brilliant pink tonight. It’s beauty stopped us in our tracks and our immediate thoughts turned to Ava and all of the Rosemeyer family. It was breathtaking and stunning – just like Ava. I tried to get some pictures of it, not being a photographer by any stretch, I don’t think my pictures (which I am yet to download) will do the gorgeous scene justice. Hopefully I have at least one semi decent photo to blog. I am so glad that you saw it too Sheye.
I want to see them Sheye!!! The pics of the sky I mean…….
I come from Amanda’s (PhotoChick) site. My heart goes out for you as no parent should EVER have to lose a child no matter the age or circumstances. I know.
Little Ava will not be forgotten and for sure lives on in every moon beam, star and flower on this earth.
A big hug.
you and your family deserve every bit of the kindness and more. so so glad to hear it has helped during these days. it really makes me smile thinking of the small comfort it has brought to you. we can’t imagine the load you have been and will continue to carry. much love from the USA! tara (maryland)
We have been having pink skies here too, and I thought of Ava.
Love to you Sheye, I would have posted earlier but with our wet weather there was no broadband, GRRRR.
Just wanted to say that our distant friendship means a lot to me and you are an inspiration to me in so many ways.
Shaynexxxx
I read your story today and wanted to express my deepest sympathies. As much as you miss your daughter, please know that the story you have shared has given me the wake up call to slow down and remember how quickly life can change. My children and I thank you for this.
You are in my prayers.
Ahh Sheye, you’ve officially infected me! Firstly I keep singing ‘you are my sunshine’ and secondly I’m being extra nice to my boys and keep hugging them! I overheard my youngest saying to my oldest ‘is Mum ok?’
Your beautiful little Ava has touched our hearts and minds in so many ways, because of your bravery many many children’s lives will be saved. XXX Annie
PS I also have a Speedlight and haven’t the foggiest how to use it!