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For Ava. For Xmas.

Last year, we were getting ready to move at this time. And I was terrified. The idea of leaving Ava’s House was unbearable yet we knew we couldn’t stay. It was one of the hardest things we’ve had to do but it has been the right thing. We have come far in a year.

Because of the timing of our move, right before Xmas last year, it was hard to prepare very well. I pretty much just wanted it over with. This year is different. My heart is not so heavy imagining buying gifts for her brothers and sister.

I’ve started to think of ways to include Ava and read of a beautiful idea today that I’d love to see here in our home but I need help with it. While it doesn’t come easy to ask for things, I’m going out on a limb because the Superprincess deserves it :) I’m going to ask for contributions of a Xmas decoration just for Ava. Anything at all. Pink. Pretty. Sparkly. Home-made. Kid-made. Anything. I could go out and just buy a whole lot of pink things but it’s not the same. I want the decorations to mean something special. To be given, and received, in her honor.

I imagine these on a tree but I will ask the kids a little closer to the time if that feels right for them too..whatever it is we do with them, I love to think of us bringing them out each Xmas and feel so glad that she’ll be a part of the lead up and the day, every year.

I feel like we’ve been given so much by way of beautiful gestures already but it’s something I would love to see. Not just for me but for her Daddy and brothers and sister too. For anyone who wants to post us an Ava decoration, I’d be ever so grateful. Please email me for our address.

With love and thanks
Sheye xx

1. Clara says:

   This is such a gorgeous idea… Little B and I would looove to send you a little something in memory of Ava …

   
2. Michelle says:

   Sheye, I know you are busy. But I tagged you on my blog. . .to list 20 things you love about Ava so we can all get to know her better. It’s a long process, so just do it when you have the energy and emotional energy to do it. I would just love to get to know all these little angels on a more personal level. Loves,
   James’ Momma
   Michelle
   http://www.krainichfamily.blogspot.com

   
3. Lea says:

   Sweet, you will need a field of trees….
   I will get the girlies glittering up a lil something special
   x

   
4. Lacey McKay says:

   Abbey and I have been putting together a little collection of pretty pink things to send your way, but haven’t gotten the address yet. I’m not sure my emails are getting through? I’m at laceymckay@hotmail.com.

   Thanks!
   Lacey

   
5. Kristen Lynn says:

   Sheye, What a beautiful idea. I would love to be a part of anything that honors your precious little girl. I know many other people have expressed this same thought, but I want to add my voice to the chorus- you have helped me become a better mother in ways you will never know. Ava has helped me become a more loving, patient, grateful mother. Your willingness to share about your relationship with her has impacted me in a major way, and I think of it often. The beauty of Ava lives on and on and on. Please know that Ava’s legacy, and her memory, extend far far beyond the family that lives between your four walls. What an amazing thing! Sincerest thanks for sharing.

   (I was able to get away this weekend and make something for this special tribute…I think it meets all the requirements, wink wink!)

   
6. Kristi says:

   I cannot wait to be a part of something so amazing. Thank you for posting this and bringing JOY into the hearts of so many people.

   
7. Kristi Sikora-Blankenship says:

   I cannot wait to be a part of something so amazing. Thank you for posting this and bringing JOY into the hearts of so many people.

   
8. Andrea Taylor says:

   Hi Sheye,

   I just read about a great idea for Ava’s Gift… I sent you an email of the article that with such a great idea for you to share each year…

   Thanks for sharing so much with the world, you definitely inspire many as I read your comments.

   Taylor Luv
   Andrea

   
9. Aubrei says:

   hello sheye,

   i’ve never commented before, but have been reading your story since april of this year and you have touched my heart immensely. i would love to send you a decoration/ornament in honor of your little beauty. how excited i am for you to be showered in Ava~style~loveliness. i tried to contact you through your contact page, but don’t have an address for mailing. maybe you could comment it on my blog? thanks for sharing your life with us…it means so very much.

   xoxo,
   aubrei

   
10. kristen says:

    We have an ornament to send…but my default Mail program isn’t set up and my computer keeps opening it! So I can’t email you to get your address. Can you send it to my email: brightskyphotographykauai@yahoo.com. We would love to send it in time for Christmas!

    
11. AnneMarieZ says:

    I would love to be a part of Ava’s tree. I think of you often,and your sweet family.
    our children are the same age… and we had one more show up this summer… a sweet blessing sent from Heaven :)
    I can’t get your snail mail addy and would love to get an ornament off to you

    

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