A day.
A little earlier than expected.
And my heart skipped.
And I cried with surprise.
Which I truly could not believe.
And my heart sang.
And I cried with gratitude.
There was a day.
When you arrived so quietly.
You. Finally. It was you.
And my heart burst.
And I cried with happiness.
There was a day.
When I bought you a tutu.
Pink, and sparkly, of course.
And my heart danced alongside you.
And I cried with love.
There was a day.
Like any other day.
Except you left for Heaven.
And my heart broke.
And I cried. Endless tears.
There was a day.
It was yesterday.
Ivy said she wanted to ring you.
And my heart ached.
And Daddy cried.
There was a day
That should have been your birthday.
We’ll celebrate it anyway.
But our hearts mourn.
And tears, we still cry.
My darling Ava.
No matter how much I want to celebrate your birth on this day, it is so buried underneath the sorrow of what should have been.
You should be excited.
You should be here.
You should be five.
I can only imagine what you might have looked like now, what toys you would have
loved, what cake you would have wanted. Would your squeals sound older? Would your hair be longer? Would you have had a party?
I bought a pinata..a Dora one. And a tiara. And so many balloons. Be ready to catch them, won’t you?
Happy Birthday, my little Superprincess.
Iloveyousomuch.
Mumma. xx
And I cry for you today. Thinking of you and the family, saying prayers for strength and peace.
Love, Amber
And I cry for you today. Thinking of you and the family, saying prayers for strength and peace.
Love, Amber
My heart breaks for you. You write such beautiful words. I too wish so much that your Ava was here with you today.
Love to you and your family.
My heart breaks for you. You write such beautiful words. I too wish so much that your Ava was here with you today.
Love to you and your family.
love to your family and the superprincess. she’s dancing in heaven and sings when ivy sings.
happy birthday, sweet ava.
love, lauren.
love to your family and the superprincess. she’s dancing in heaven and sings when ivy sings.
happy birthday, sweet ava.
love, lauren.
My heart aches for you. Your words are as beautiful as your daughter. Take some time to enjoy your memories and know that she is still yours forever.
My heart aches for you. Your words are as beautiful as your daughter. Take some time to enjoy your memories and know that she is still yours forever.
Sheye, we cry along with you. We can’t know your pain but I for one know the pain of such loss so…I know. In some small way, I know. My heart goes out to you and yours.
Sheye, we cry along with you. We can’t know your pain but I for one know the pain of such loss so…I know. In some small way, I know. My heart goes out to you and yours.
This is just so, so wrong.
Thinking of you all day today sweet Ava xxxxxx
No words Sheye :( xxxx
This is just so, so wrong.
Thinking of you all day today sweet Ava xxxxxx
No words Sheye :( xxxx
happy birthday wishes up to where you are, beauty full super princess!!!
love,
dani
happy birthday wishes up to where you are, beauty full super princess!!!
love,
dani
I sit here and cry for you. It is so unfair….
I sit here and cry for you. It is so unfair….
There was a day I first read about you
and you changed my life
Far to Beauty full for this life
Thinking of you all Sheye
Love Kristen
Happy Birthday Ava
There was a day I first read about you
and you changed my life
Far to Beauty full for this life
Thinking of you all Sheye
Love Kristen
Happy Birthday Ava
That is a beautiful poem; I am sure that Ava is smiling *beaming* up in Heaven at the sound of your words. She will be missed forever.
Love,Desiree
That is a beautiful poem; I am sure that Ava is smiling *beaming* up in Heaven at the sound of your words. She will be missed forever.
Love,Desiree
Happy Birthday Superprincess x
There are no words, Thinking of you all today xx
Happy Birthday Superprincess x
There are no words, Thinking of you all today xx
Love to you Sheye and your family especially on this day.
Ava sweetie – send some of those party streamers down to Mummy.
xxxxx Janelle xxxxx
Dearest Sheye~ My heart aches for you and your family. My eyes are crying the tears of your sorrow. I am thinking of you today, as I do each day, hoping and praying for you. I send to you many hugs!
Much Love,
Kimberly
I hope you can find a little bit of “happy” in Ava’s Happy Birthday today.
Kate F
I hope you can find a little bit of “happy” in Ava’s Happy Birthday today.
Kate F
Oh honey I can’t see through these tears. You have the strength of so many people behind you today.
Your poem is just beautiful and heart breaking all in one. What a special moment you captured in that photo, she is just totally gleeful…I always remember her like that….with a huge infectious smile that you couldn’t help but smile back at.
Happy 5th Birthday gorgeous girl.
You are so, so loved
Lea x
Happy Birthday superprincess. Catch those balloons for your mummy, ok?
And send a hello to Ivy in your dreams.
My heart is with you and your family Sheye. <3
Happy Birthday superprincess. Catch those balloons for your mummy, ok?
And send a hello to Ivy in your dreams.
My heart is with you and your family Sheye. <3
My eyes are leaking as I think of you today.
Happy Birthday to the gorgeous Ava, always a Princess – in every way possible. The angels are singing today, helping her celebrate.
Lots of love to you and your family Sheye. I don’t post often but that doesn’t mean I’m not thinking of you all.
Christine
Happy 5th birthday Superprincess!
You are loved and remembered always.
Sending you all my love Sheye and hope today you feel surrounded by Ava’s love.
Happy 5th birthday darling Ava
all our love is being sent to you with your angels in heaven, to your mummy, daddy and gorgeous brothers and sister.
Thinking of you all more than ever
Jacq x
my thoughts are with you always.
Stinging eyes, lump in my throat, aching heart, just so sad…
Your words are beauty full…just like you, just like Ava. Please let Crayton know, Luca, Mason & Ivy, we love them as much as we love you.
Happy Birth Day Super Princess.
Sheye, you're amazing as always.
Love, Denise xx00xx
Happy Birthday Super Princess
Thinking of you and your family every single day.
Sending you all our love and strength, Sheye.
Sylvia xx
oh Sheye…hugs,
laureen
Happy birthday Ava. You’re always in my heart. My birthday was yesterday and each year I light an extra candle just for you. I had a dream I met your mummy and I hugged her extra tight because you were there when my little Sophia was in a similar situation and you watched over her, you watched over us. All my love to you Ava. Keep dancing. Keep smiling.
my heart sure is breaking as i read those words to your darling super princess, ava. i wish so much that you could be with her and see her turning 5 as you should be able to….your words break my heart. my prayers are with you today sheye.
tara
My love to you all Sheye.
k8
Happy birthday beautiful girl. I have been thinking of you all, all week. Much love xox
I have been thinking of you all week.
Wishing you all the pink in the world today.
Happy Birthday Ava.
I been thinking of Ava and you for weeks now and this poem made me cry.
Happy Birthday SuperPrincess!
Happy 5th Birthday Ava,
Much love to you and your wonderful, strong family.
Fiona
Gee, time doesn’t heal wounds at all IMO. I still sob when I read this and think about Ava and the gorgeous family who love her!
Sheye, I am sending so much love to you and your family, and your beautiful Superprincess.
I have something for you on my blog today.
jbxo
Happy Birthday sweet Ava. Hoping you have all things pink today and so many little grls around you singing the sweet song of ‘Happy Birthday’
Butterfly Kisses for all you pretty angel girls and some for Mummy, Daddy, Luca, Mason and Ivy
xxxx
Happy Birthday Sweet Princess Ava. How we all wish you were here! Thinking of you Sheye, and your family.
Happy birthday, beauty-full Ava! I’m sure there are cupcakes and fruit punch (and yes, pink tutus) for you this day in heaven. And one day there will be a wonderful reunion celebration when your whole family can once again be together! And what a wonderfully joyous day that will be!
Blessings to your family, Sheye…
Happy birthday Ava – you are in everyones thoughts and everyone’s hearts, thoughts and prayers are with your family who will forever shine your light XXXX
There are no words I can say but please know from across the ocean I am thinking of you more today and praying for peace for your family. I am sure as a mother as much as you ache for yourself you ache more for Ivy.
She is with you today and always!
Lots of love and hugs to you and your family!
Happy Birthday Superprincess!! Your words touched the depths of my heart Sheye… and as it did my heart broke once more for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for you…
I cry for your family often.
Oh Sheye, my heart aches for you. I hope you can find a little bit of peace and something to smile about when your heart is breaking so.
Sending lots of love your way…
Hugs Sheye. Thinking of you. And Ava.
xoxo, Rashmi
Happy birthday sweetness. You will have to forgive us for all being so sad on your special day but it is just because we wish you were here so so much.
xxxxx
My heart goes out to you today-across many, many, miles.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Little Ava is in my thoughts often and reminds me to count my blessings. I now try to memorize every moment I spend with my children. I send you strength and a hug. Happy Birthday to your superprincess.
Your words are beautiful.
I am so sorry you had to write them.
My tears, thoughts, and prayers go out to you…
On this my husband’s birthday…I will light a candle on his cake just for Ava. Happy Birthday Miss Ava. Much love xx
Sheye, I read your blog everyday. I just finished reading the book Comfort by Ann Hood and all I could think of as I read was you and Ava. Even though I don’t know you, I wish you all the strength and loving thoughts in the world today. I have a daughter of my own, and though I cannot begin to fathom how you feel, I hope mother to mother you will accept my condolences and wishes for peace today.
Dear Sheye,
Thinking of you. Thinking of you all, longing for her. And of course, thinking of Ava too.
Happy Birthday Superprincess.
Much love,
Karen
Happy 5th birthday Super Princess
I hope you caught the balloons your Mummy sent up for you ♥
Your mummy writes such beautiful words its hard to hold back the tears..
Sarah xx
Sheye.
Oh, I’m crying.
What a beautiful post.
Hugs and kisses is all I can send…
Dear Sheye,
I have stumbled upon your blog by accident this week, and have been deeply affected and moved by the story of your little girl.
I work in a school teaching Music. This is a song we are learning in Choir this term, and today when we rehearsed it, my thoughts were instantly with you, especially realising that it was Ava’s birthday today:
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
Billy Joel
Goodnight, my angel time to close your eyes
and save these questions for another day
I think I know what you’ve been asking me
I think you know what I’ve been trying to say
I promised I would never leave you,
and you should always know
Wherever you may go, no matter where you are,
I never will be far away
Goodnight my angel, now it’s time to sleep
and still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
when we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean
I’m rocking you to sleep
The water’s dark and deep inside this ancient heart
You’ll always be a part of me
Goodnight my angel, now it’s time to dream
and dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry, and if you sing this lullabye,
then in your heart there will always be a part of me.
Someday we’ll all be gone but lullabies go on and on
They never die, that’s how you and I will be.
Sheye, Blessings to you and your beautiful family. I am inspired by your courage and strength.
Megan xoxo
Happy 5th Birthday Gorgeous girl!
You are never far from my thoughts little one.
Please send some beautiful rainbows & pink clouds for your family today :o)
Lotsa love to you all Sheye xx
Happy 5th birthday Ava.
Wishing you strength through this time.
Wishing you razor-free oxygen to breathe
My heart hurts because what I wish for you is not possible in this world. And what is possible in this world is not enough. I can only believe that there is more and that it will be worth the wait for you. That one day your energy and Ava’s energy will be joyfully reunited in some way that we cannot truly understand on the plane on which we exist right now. Sending you love on this day and every other
xxxxx
Sheye, I am shedding tears for you today for everything you have lost.
Happy birthday Superprincess, look out for the presents from your Mummy. We will never forget you and all the special things about you.
xxxxxx
Kate -Tas
Thinking of you and your family this day. Your story and your pictures have touched my heart.
~R~
that was so beautiful, its got me in tears.
happy birthday ava,
love
Bee
i cry happy tears today sheye. saddness for the unbeliveable and unfairness. but, yes happy too- because ava’s memory and her legacy can ONLY bring happiness and a smile to those who remember her. and love her. i don’t think anyone could look at her sweet innocent face and not swell up with love for such a child as ava. she will never be gone from our memories or hearts. please know my pink candle will be glowing strong today,and that you are being covered with prayer for strength. with MUCH love from the USA.
tara in maryland
Sheye, my heart goes out to you on this day. We are thinking of you and your family and praying for you all.
Happy 5th birthday beauty full super princess.
Lots of love
Elise
My heart aches for you today Sheye. Happy 5th Birthday to sweet sweet Ava.
Sending love and hugs to you all XXXX
As I read your posts about Ava I feel sorrow at the loss you all endure but also light at the beautiful way you share the moments of your journey, both then & now. Thankyou Sheye you are truly an inspiration Nicxx
Your blog is amazing and very inspirational. I come here often to follow your life and always leave a little better than before I came. The pictures of your children are like angels from Heaven. And your words are surely God inspired. I fought back the tears as I read your poem. Your strength surpasses all understanding. Much love to you and your family.
Marcia
http://www.memorablemoments.typepad.com
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Happy Birthday Super Princess.
Love and big hugs,
Tania
Love to you Sheye and your family,thinking of you today more then ever.
Happy 5th Birthday Princess Ava!!!
I hope you caught mummies balloons.
Love Dee xxxxx
such a beautiful poem for a precious girl from an amazing mama … my thoughts are with you & your family on such a difficult day
Your tears are shed around the world. Warm thoughts
Caro
And my heart breaks.
Oh Sheye – I have said it before but I wish so much that I could take some of the pain for you.
Happy Birthday Superprincess.
xxoo
Happy Birth Day you beauty full little princess.
It’s hard to believe that one little girl can touch so many hearts. May your gentle soul and tender heart live forever.
Sheye – I hope you make it through the day with a few smiles. Hold your gorgeous family close and breath.
xxx
Thinking of you and your family today Sheye.
Happy Birthday Super Princess xxx
My thoughts, my tears, my love for you and yours today.
Pink Sparklies for you today Ava. Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday to your Superprincess!
My heart is aching for you today!
Tears and hugs.
Love,
Jane
Happy birthday sweet Ava!!
Sheye my heart aches for you, very Beauty Full words! All my love to you & your family, keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers!
love,
Tanya xoxoxo
I am usually so positive, but today I can’t help it, I am sad. I SO loved “5″ with my daughters, it’s so NOT FAIR that you aren’t getting to see the beautiful Ava as she would be at 5. Then I smile as we all know what she would have been like so it’s like she is here with us.
Love and hugs to you and your family Sheye xxx
Beautiful Beautiful! You are simply talented with everything you do. Happy Birthday beautiful Ava, have fun catching the balloons :)
My heart aches so much for you today.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!
I’m sure she’ll love the balloons!
Happy Birthday SuperPrincess Ava.
Happy birthday to your sweet angel! My heart aches for you. I always tear up when I visit your blog, yet I keep coming back.
Thinking of your family often.
Katie
Happy Birthday Beautiful Ava.
Savor those hugs and kisses from Ivy, Mason, Luca, and Crayton. They will lift you up.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy Birthday Beautiful Ava.
Savor those hugs and kisses from Ivy, Mason, Luca, and Crayton. They will lift you up.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Happy 5th Birthday Princess Ava.
Sheye thinking of you and your family today and always..
Love
Claire
My heart is with you all… your sorrow I can only begin to understand. Please know you are in my prayers. Always.
oh Sheye ~ I am so very very sorry. Your post had brought tears to my eyes today ~ I wish you could feel how tight we are hugging you right now. Happy Birthday to your superprincess – who is surely watching you from above –
xoxo ~ Darcie
SHeye…my heart is beating a few extra beats for you and for Ava. Only a mother can know the incredible love for a daughter, but only you know the grief and pain. You are so gracious to share the load on friends who want to carry all of it for you. I feel like I know Ava because of your weekly gifts in sharing, and somehow in the words and pictures you share, she has never really left. You are lovely. My prayers are with you!
your words are a beautiful tribute to your superprincess.
happy birthday angel.
Happy birthday, beautiful angel-girl.
Hugs to you Sheye…
Linda
Norway
Shedding some tears after reading your post. Hugs & prayers, Rosie
And if I listen to the sound of white, sometimes I hear your smile and breathe your light.
(Missy Higgins – The Sound of White)
As I read through all of these posts many emotions bubble up inside me. One thing that stands true is that your baby girl was so loved and she has touched so many, in ways we will never know, never feel and never see. I believe there are Ava fairy sprinkles across the world, catch them and hold them.
Keren
xxx
The Brave Little Soul
Written by John Alessi
Not too long ago in Heaven there was a little soul who took wonder in observing the world. She especially enjoyed the love she saw there and often expressed this joy with God. One day, however, the little soul was sad, for on this day she saw suffering in the world. She approached God and sadly asked, “Why do bad things happen; why is there suffering in the world?”
God paused for a moment and replied, “Little soul, do not be sad, for the suffering you see, unlocks the love in people’s hearts.” The little soul was confused. “What do you mean,” she asked. God replied, “Have you not noticed the goodness and love that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together, drop their differences and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love alone.”
The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as God continued, “The suffering soul unlocks the love in people’s hearts much like the sun and the rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created everyone with endless love in their heart, but unfortunately most people keep it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love shine freely, because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul unlocks that love. I tell you this – it is the greatest miracle of all. Many souls have bravely chosen to go into the world to suffer – to unlock this love – to create this miracle – for the good of all humanity.”
Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could hardly contain herself. With her wings fluttering, bouncing up and down, the little soul excitedly replied, “I am brave; let me go!! I would love to go into the world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people’s heart’s! I want to create that miracle!!”
God smiled and said, “You are a brave soul I know, and thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave, you will not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you on your journey. Those souls will help create your miracle; however they will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will care for you, help you and suffer along with you, far beyond the others. They have already chosen a name for you.”
God and the brave little soul shared a smile, and then embraced. In parting, God said, “Do not forget little soul that I will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain, you will do so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have suffered enough, just say the word, think the thought, and you will be healed.”
Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world, and through her suffering and God’s strength, she unlocked the goodness and love in people’s hearts. For so many people dropped their differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found time. Many began new spiritual jouneys – some regained lost faith – many came back to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer. Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family reunited, and every family spent more time together. People checked a website and sent notes of encouragement. People made and brought meals to the family of the suffering. Everyone prayed. Peace and love reigned. Lives changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place. The miracle had happened.
The first time I ever read this, my thoughts immediately went to Ava. What a beautiful soul, both inside and out.
My thoughts are with you, Rosemeyers, on Ava’s Special Day.
Happy Birthday Sweetheart!
Sending love and thinking of you,
Sasha
USA
I cried for you too today, hold on strongly to everyone dear to you and live life to the fullest as much as possible, every single day. Your poems and words and remembrance are so wonderful and moving. my thoughts are with you and your family,
Heleen/toddlertoes
oh my…my heart is so hurting for Ava, you and your family. I wish she could have life back. I wish I could help you in some way from across the oceans. I shed a few tears for Ava and am wishing her a happy birthday today.
Real tears for you and Ava, and Dad and all-
Happy birthday AVA!
I’m sorry I am late Ava, Happy Birthday sweetheart.
Happy Birthday Ava!!
Sheye,
I hope that you can still enjoy this very special day. I too will send a balloon Ava’s way. : )
My sister in law just lost her son Evan less than two weeks ago in a drowning accident. It’s almost unbearable when a child is taken. I’m still so sorry for your loss.
Happy birthday beautiful girl.
Love to you Sheye and your precious family as you celebrate a far too special day.
Thinking of you all, especially today
meganxx
Sheye, I’ve had a few bad days recently where I’ve really been missing my mom more than ever, and your blog always brings me so much comfort. Today, I wish I was there to comfort you and your family and return the blessing you have given me through your willingness to share your story.
I’m thinking of you all today and sending you all my love. I know Ava is the most beautiful little pink angel in Heaven. And you are an angel here on Earth.
Love and peace,
Tami, Nevada, USA
I’ve visited you here before, but today I must comment. You make me hug my children a little tighter each day. Thank you for your words. I am praying for you today.
Love, Kim
Like so many said, we cry and ache with you and for you. Happy birthday sweet princess.
As another mother who knows your pain, I give you my love, my empathy, and my tears. I feel as though I know you and your darling Ava, as your words resonate so vividly. You write so beautifully about grief & about love. I just feel so very sad for you. Maybe my James and your Ava will find one another in Heaven. I think that they would be fast friends. I do believe in heaven with all of my heart… & I believe most certainly that families can be together forever. We have had miraculous things happen to our family since losing our James, that have only made my beliefs stronger. May your heart feel the love of your Ava, I pray.
So very sorry.
Happy Birthday to your baby Ava.
I am crying too..
Your words are so beautiful..
Your heart is so beautiful..
And she is so beautiful..
But most of all..
Your hope is so beautiful..
Kia kaha – be strong.
A day… yes indeed… I ate pink fairy floss, pink icecream, I had an excuse to change my frock TWICE (had to wear BOTH pink ones) and of course the balloons…I also cried, remembered (like I always do) and thanked her for touching my life in such a profound and beautiful way. You were on my mind all day, Sheye – your lovely man and my beautiful nephews and neice.
Happy Birthday super princess..
Sheye, my heart aches for you and your family. Your words are so meaningful… beautiful as always.
Kelly V
xxx
For you Sheye and for the SuperPrincess’ Special Day
Dearest Mummy
When you wonder the meaning of life and love
Know that I am with you
Close your eyes and feel me kissing you
In the gentle breeze across your cheek
When you begin to doubt that you shall ever see me again
Quiet your mind and hear me
I am in the whisper of the heavens
Speaking of your love
When you lose your identity
When you question who you are and where you are going
Open your heart and see me
I am the twinkle in the stars smiling down upon you
Lighting the path for your journey
When you awaken each morning not remembering your dreams
But feeling content and serene
Know that I was with you
Filling your nights with thoughts of me
When you linger in the remnant pain
Wholeness seeming so unfamiliar
Think of me
Know that I am with you
Touching you through shared tears of a gentle friend
Easing the pain
As the sunrise illuminates the desert sky
In that breathtaking brilliance, awaken your spirit
Think of our time together, all too brief, but ever brilliant
When you were certain of us together
When you were certain of your destiny
Know that God created that moment in time
Just for us
I am with you always.
As tears stream down my face, I try to find words that will soothe your soul….but I know, no words will ever be enough. Instead I send my love and prayers your way.
Happy birthday sweet darling Ava. Wonderful people all over the world are thinking of you and hoping that your celebration in heaven is lovely beyond belief.
I sit here with tears strolling down my cheeks. I just can’t imagine what you’ve gone through and continue to go through. Truly such beautiful words you write. Happy Birthday Ava.
Many hugs,
Deb
I could never ever know how bad you feel, but I cry for you, and my heart wants to break just thinking about your loss…
Beautiful poem, and beautiful words, for a beautiful daughter…
Happy birthday to you all…
I think your blog sets the feelings so right, and I come here to be reminded of how beautiful life is, and to enjoy everyday!!!
Why make fuzz out of small things…
As a mother I don’t understand how you cope, even if I know you have three more outstanding children…my deepest respect to you and your family…and to superprincess!
Happy Birthday Sweet girl.
And Sheye, much love to you and yor family.
Love and Prayers to you and your family Sheye, today, tomorrow and forever more
these days are so hard. i just had a very difficult wedding anniversary without aaron for the first time a couple of days ago.
these days will always be days that wrench your heart.
thinking of you…
leslie *
Hugs Sheye. (belatedly)
These days are difficult, aren’t they?
I’m sure Jesus is throwing Ava the ultimate princess party in heaven. (He is generous like that)
Sheye –
I’m so sorry I missed this post and this special day. Thinking of you often and wishing you sweet memories. Love to you and your family.
Vickey
~*HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET AVA*~
I have been thinking about you and your family Sheye, and sending you lots of lovely thoughts, warmth, and love.
Very sweet and sad. What a beautiful little girl . . .
Here I sit, in a puddle of tears.
Happy Birthday, Ava.
You are missed beyond words. By those who knew you best, and by those you’ve never met, yet you’ve touched so deeply. You, dear Sweetheart, you are loved and adored, always and forever.
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Every time I read your blog in end up in tears, this entry is not exception. Soar Super Princess, Soar!