In Loving Memory.
Today we saw Ava’s headstone finally completed. It has taken me so long to do this – I found it a near impossible task and many, many days I would attempt to sit down and put it together and not be able to.
How do you choose the best photo? How do you find the perfect words to say everything we feel about her, to describe just how special she was? It was just so difficult. The very act of having to design a headstone..for Ava…?
(I. Still. Don’t. Understand.)
I knew it would be confronting, to see it, but I didn’t expect it to be as awful and as beautiful as it was. Many, many tears later, we left..pleased that we felt we’d paid tribute to our darling girl in a way we think she would approve of.
Thankyou, 1000 thankyous, to Mandy for creating the illustration we have included and now hangs in so many homes around the World. It was perfect for the words we wanted and when I look at it, I also reflect on the past year and how much comfort those illustrations have given me at times. More than anything, I hope what we’ve created shows Ava’s beauty and her love of life.
It’s hard to post this entry tonight but I thought it would be nice to share the image we used for those who can not visit Ava’s garden. It is quite large and sits behind glass – it is truly beautiful to see in person. Please click to enlarge if you wish to read it.
With love
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Simply perfect. Thank you for sharing.
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I lost my beloved son, Tyler, the same way, without me at his side. I was told I could go home and he took a sudden turn and was gone before I could get back. It took me a long time to realize that it happened that way for a reason. Reading about your girl reminded me so much of my Tyler. Gog makes all these people extra special. They are with us for a time and then he takes them back and we are left with the memories. The memories are sweeter with time. Thank you for sharing and saying what has been locked in my heart.
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A beautiful & moving tribute to Ava your Superprincess!!! It is so perfect Sheye! I know this was incredibly hard to share…. but I thank you from the bottom of my heart sweetie!!! Ava has touched so many lives because of her mama’s love for her, we are ever grateful! Sending big hugs… xxxx
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C’est magnifique!!
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It’s perfect for your Superprincess Sheye.
Huge hugs for you & Creyte.
I can’t even begin to imagine how hard that must have been for you.
xx
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It is perfect. Your love for Ava and her love for life shine through. You did well by your Superprincess!
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i don’t know what word to pick… it is gorgeous.
i am glad to hear that it took you a while to do the headstone. i have given aaron’s some thought, but whenever i talk about it with someone, i always say that you cannot possibly sum up someone’s life in such a small space. i have some ideas of what to do on aaron’s, but it may take me a while.
i love this post. thank you.
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What a tribute, Sheye.
I love it.
Shayne
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It’s beautiful and perfect xxx
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Such a special and beautiful tribute to a very special and beauty full little spuerprincess. God’s blessingd to you and your family.
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I have no words, only tears.
I am speechless.
You are an inspiration.
Love Love Love to all of you.
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…She is just beautiful…xx
Hugs to you & yours Sheye x
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I’m new here. Ava was and will always be so enchantingly beautiful. I sob whenever I read of her legacy. May God bless your family and forever keep you in the Hollow of His hand.
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oh Sheye it is beautiful. All the heartache & back & forth was worth it. It is absolutely divine & so worthy of Ava. xox
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It’s beautiful, just like your superprincess.
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It’s so beautiful. You’re in my heart tonight, sad mama.
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Sheye, I really hope you got my email (it bounced back a few times) it’s just beautiful, she’s so beautiful.
M x
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Beauty full tribute for a beauty full Superprincess.
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so beautiful, sweet stranger sheye. so beautiful. that poem by e.e. cummings is probably my favorite of his – “and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart…” love really is the very thing that holds everything in balance, and how blessed we are to have such a God to trust us with this love, for Him and for each other.
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What an ‘Angel’. XO
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What a beautiful, precious little girl…I am so sorry for the heartbreak of losing her…and for the painful process of grieving her absence. My heart goes out to you! How I pray for God’s strength and peace for you and your family.
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It’s truly TRULY beautiful… Bring tears to my eyes just staring at it…
Thank you for sharing, I can only imagine how difficult it would have been for you… *HUGZ*
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Sheye, it is just beautiful, Ava would approve I am sure.
Janelle xx (MSF)
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Such a beautiful way to remember your gorgeous girl.
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through your words and images i feel as though i knew her and i certainly know how much she will always be loved. blessings to you and yours.
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Gosh, it’s beautiful…
Ava is in peoples heart from the North/South to The East/West on this Planet, Sheye.
Lovexxx
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There are really no words. It is absolutly beautiful and a perfect tribute to Ava. Your little angel has touched more people and more lives than you can ever, ever imagine.
xoxoxox
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Beautiful Sheye. Thinking of you often.
Caro
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Thank You for sharing this Sheye.xoxo
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It’s beautiful …. my thoughts are with you and your family ……
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What a perfect tribute, Sheye.
I love it.Sylvia xx
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Look at all of these comments. Ava’s story has touched so many from around the world. I think your photos and words are beautiful.
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My baby boy Christopher,
“Mummy and Daddy love you very much”
is all I could think of to put on his tiny white (sorry can’t write it). This is the first time I have seen your blog and I’m crying as I type. I never got to know Christopher he lived such a short time and yet the pain was unlike anything I could have even imagined. So bad you don’t think you can breathe, and I miss him and everything I dreamed for him. Christopher’s life changed me, he has given me a priceless gift and hopefully I can make him proud.
Your an amazing woman Sheye, Ava has a very special Mummy. oxo
lots of love
Kara, Christopher’s Mummy
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I love seeing in frames, I love the beauty in the ordinary, I love my camera, I love that when I see images I hear too. I love the latelight, I love finding moments I didn’t imagine and I love creating moments I did. I love learning more every day, I love sharing what I’ve come to know, and I love making pictures pretty.
I’m so glad you stopped by. xx
I cry for you and I say prayers for you in my heart all the time. No one should have to endure what you’ve gone through. Ava is so blessed to have such wonderful parents who love her so much. Again, thank you for sharing so much of yourself. I truly appreciate all that you have taught me. You WILL be with your baby girl again.
Jodi