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Being Amazed, Being Amazing.

I’m Amazed.  Really and truly, I am.  There have not been a few people offering to send decorations for Ava..nor a couple of dozen.  No.  There have been dozens of dozens of beautiful people who have asked to send all manner of things -sparkly, pink, hand-made, shop-found, princess-worthy.  To say I am touched is so nothing.  To actually feel like I’m looking forward to Christmas and feel like so many are remembering her.  To know she is just. plain. missed.   How can I explain what that means?  I can’t.  I’m amazed.

From the bottom of my humbled, happy heart, thankyou.

And speaking of amazing, you know I have to post a photo so here’s Mr Mason taken the other week in Townsville.  He’s such a beautiful boy, you can’t imagine how affectionate and loving this child is.  Apart from that one moment earlier tonight when he called Ivy  a “grossling”.  I suppose that’s not so loving.

Dramatic, demanding, loud.   He’s those things too but most of all, he’s a whole lot of amazing.

S xx

1. Vanessa Tuau says:

   He is such a beautiful, handsome boy Sheye – he has the kindest, sweetest face AND he can play the Ukelele (Tino will be most impressed) Vxx

   
2. Tabitha says:

   So glad that there are so many wonderful people sending you decorations for Ava. Mine are on their way!!

   Love the photos ~ he looks so much fun!
   love and hugs Tabitha XXXX

   
3. Suz says:

   Sheye, your photography is awe inspiring. It’s no wonder Mason’s adorable and amazing because he’s like his mummy! I’m so thrilled you think you’re looking forward to Christmas. That in itself is a.m.a.z.i.n.g…. Warms my heart. My daughter lovessss the picture of Ava. We look at it every time she wakes. Right now she’s infatuated with the shoes and Ava “jumping” :) but when she gets a little older she’ll know the whole story of your Amazing Ava and love her like I do.

   Much love from New Jersey

   
4. Kristine, Garden Angel says:

   Oh..he is so cute!
   And I am happy to be allowed to send you something in memory of Ava:)
   Have a wonderful day Sheye(“,)

   
5. Amanda says:

   Yay! So Glad to hear that Sheye! I went out last night and bought a whole bunch of crafty pink things! I’m not fully done yet I still feel theres something missing, but itll be on its way over as soon as I figure out what it is.
   Mason is adorable. <3

   -Amanda =)

   
6. Carrie Young says:

   oh my Sheye! He is Crayton ALL OVER in that second to last photo! WOW! It’s like his (Crayton’s) mini me!!! :D
   I’m so thrilled you’ve found the sparkle in Christmas again. That is such a special gift to you & your family :o) Talk soon. Miss you xo

   
7. jen says:

   it’s because you and ava have touched all of our hearts. if we can give back just a wee bit…we’ll do it. the girly-girls and i are shopping for our supplies this weekend!
   and to call his lil’ sis a “grossling”…i’m sure it still echoed cuteness from that face!

   
8. dani says:

   hiya, s:)
   mason is amazing!!! i bet he and his little “grossling” sister are hilarious together:P
   l,
   d

   
9. Denise Armbruster says:

   So wish we could all be there to watch you open each and every package. That would be amazing to me. I’m so happy a tiny piece of you will enjoy the holidays this year and the years to come as you hang up Ava’s lovelies from all the people who love you and Ava. I just had an idea – I’m going to hang something on my tree in honor of Ava:D
   Hugs and Love, Denise.

   
10. tara pollard pakosta says:

    I am so happy for your family!
    you deserve to have something
    to look forward to! it’s the least anyone can do!
    for you. for ava. photograph them all for us!!!
    and yes, mason, what a beautiful boY!
    tara

    
11. Linda says:

    Dramatic,demanding and loud…that sounds like my youngest son. All those traits as a young boy, have turned him into a sensitive, fine young adult. We work together, and I am always so proud to say, “this is my son”.
    Your Mason is darling! He looks very full of life.
    I can’t wait for your packages to start arriving. To be able to do something for your family is such an honor.
    Linda

    
12. Fari says:

    The second picture is so funny but Mason is absolutely gorgeous, just like all your other kids.

    
13. Kristen says:

    Hmm Demanding and loud, yep sounds like a boy.

    VERY cute though…
    Can’t wait to see all those purty things.

    
14. Anonymous says:

    ahhh, what a gem :)

    
15. Megan says:

    what an adorable little boy, all things pretty and pink have been collected now to find out where to post them to you at :)
    Im so glad this is making Christmas shine for you and your family
    Love to you all XXX

    
16. Sherri P eh says:

    I just can’t WAIT to see your super princess, super pink, super tree! We’ve still not quite gotten everything together, but hope to post it soon. I look forward to some gorgeous photos and delightful commentaries from you. You’re making this Christmas more special and more fun for all of us. Thank you Sheye.

    
17. Sussanah says:

    Imogen said, “HEY that’s NELSON!”

    
18. Fiona Carson says:

    Hmmmm….Dramatic, Demanding and Loud. Sounds oh so familiar – my 2nd boys is EXACTLY the same and he’s not even 2 yet!

    I’ve been trying to work out what sort of decoration I can make, Sheye….but everything I come up with hardly seems worthy. I’ll come up with something, I promise.

    
19. Shi says:

    Hi

    Well I feel like a I am delivering mail to friends! I wanted to share this poem that was given to me by my Great Aunt when my son died, it had been given to her when her son died! I have found comfort in the words over the years, and hope that you may also!

    “I’ll lend you for a little time”

    I’ll lend you for a little time, a child of mine He said;
    For you to love the while she lives and mourns for when she’s dead.
    It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three,
    But will you till I call her home, take care of her for me?
    She’ll bring her charms to gladden you and should her stay be brief,
    You’ll have her lovely memories, as solace for your grief.

    I can not promise she will stay, since all from earth return,
    But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn,
    I’ve looked the wide world over, in my search for teachers true,
    and from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes, I have selected you!
    Now will you give her all your love?
    Nor think the labor vain,
    Nor hate me when I come to call, to take her home again.

    I fancied that I heard them say:
    “Dear Lord Thy Will be done,
    For all the joy the child shall bring, the risk of grief we’ll run,
    Well shelter her with tenderness,
    We’ll love her while we may, and for the happiness we’ve known,
    Forever grateful stay”
    But should the angles call her much sooner than we’ve planned,
    We’ll have the bitter grief that comes
    and try to understand.

    ~ Edgar A. Guest ~

    god Bless Shi~

    
20. Hollie says:

    Your boy looks like he know how to have a good time!

    What a great idea Denise! I will hang something on my tree too – for Ava. I’m also going to try my hands at making my ornament that will travel to your doorstep, Sheye…but I’m no artist. It WILL, however, be made with much love for your darling girl and your beautiful family.

    
21. Mands says:

    So glad you posted again about this! In the midst of my hectic schedule, I had it on my list to contact you and tell you that I would like to send one from the Beyond Just Images forum team…hope it is still okay! can you pm or email me the address and I’ll organise it this week, from all of us at Beyond. You know we love you…and how much Ava was adored by so many of us.