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
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Sheye, such a Beauty Full idea.. Your tree will be the most gorgeous Christmas Tree ever!
Love,
Tanya xxxx
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What a fab idea! Starting to think already! Ummmmm what can the boys and I make???
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Hi
What a wonderful idea :)
And I must say, you take the prettiest pictures I have ever seen. You make them look so….dreamy :)
My christmaswish is that you come to Norway and take pictures of my little family ;)Ha a nice day
Lene
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What a wonderful way to remember Ava. Such a perfect time too when all the family should be together. I already know what I’m going to send for Miss S.Princess.
What lovely memories you will have this year.
Take care Kristen
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PS I hope yo do realise you tree may very well fall over this year due to the amount of weight it’s going to have on it.
You may be needing two trees sweetness !!
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I agree – I think a second tree will be needed!! :)
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This is a wonderful idea. I emailed you.
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I would love to help make your memories this Christmas more bearable! SuperPrincessherewecometosupportyourmamaanddaddyandbrothersandsister!
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I absolutely LOVE this idea and would be honored to be a part of it…you can bet I’ll be searching high and low for that perfect ornament for you and your beautiful family, your beautiful Ava. Thank you Sheye for letting us be a part of something so touching.
Sending Love Across the Miles…
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that is such a beautiful idea!
maybe the tree could be pinK!
or have pink lights.
and be in a special spot different from the other main tree>
like in a window, where ava can look down and see it.
beautiful, and i would be honored to be a part of it!
tara
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Oh Sheye, this is so wonderful. I was planning on making you a special Christimas item with Ava in mind – I would be thrilled to contribute my little handmade piece.
much love today and always.
jbxo
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Funny…I already have one in your treat box coming to you…it’s perfect.
K xx
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As a long time lurker I have been so inspired by your journey.Ava has helped me become a better mother.I hope that makes sense. I would love to send something for Ava’s Christmas.
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Such a great idea! I would LOVE to send you something. So many
ideas!xoxo
E
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What a beauty full idea ~ count me in, I will e mail you in a moment and I know just the decoration I have in mind.
love and hugs Tabitha XXXX
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Sorry ~ left the message above and forgot my details !!
I am losing it these days.
love and hugs XXXX
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Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your Christmas and honoring Ava. What a perfectly wonderful idea!
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A lovely idea for a lovely girl and a lovely family.
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Beautiful idea.
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What an amazingg idea! You have such a creative mind!
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I hope you have a massive letterbox LOL ~ you are going to need it.
Absolutely gorgeous idea for your girl Sheye.
V and K xxx
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Oooh Sheye, what a wonderful idea. I would love to contribute to a beauty-full Christmas for you and your family.
I will email you now!
Rissa xx
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Oh how I am going to love sending something for your beautiful girl!
Methinks it is going to be one hell of a tree and I can’t wait to see the finished product!
What a gorgeous idea Sheye, just beautiful.
Take care
Megan
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Hi Sheye,
I sent you an email, but I tend to end up in the Spam folder. If you don’t get it, please email me at pinklemonade4usgirls at yahoo dot com so I can get your address.
Hugs,
Caroline
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Hi Sheye, you can count on me. I already have your address from when I sent you the book a while back, so I’m all set. I’m sending the ornament not only on behalf of me, my husband and boys, but also in memory of my mother who I lost in June (you were so supportive at the time with your uplifting e-mails). So glad you gave me the opportunity to do something for you and your beautiful family – and especially Ava! Gotta’ go shopping now! :-)
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Eliza and I would be honoured to send a pink decoration in memory of Ava.
What a wonderful idea.
tara
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OH! I’ve been lurking for nearly a year now. I was even going to sign up for one of the classes, but then had to move half-way across the world, a little unexpectedly. Anyway, what I wanted to say, is thankyou, so very much, for allowing me to honour the Princess like this!
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Oooh what a beautiful perfect idea….yippee, off I skip to buy pink, sparkly Super Princess decorations :o)
Keren
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Oh that was a wonderful idea from a loving mother!
I would be honored to send you a decoration in memory of Ava!
Lots of love from Norway:)
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I’d love to send Ava something beautiful for her tree. I’ll pop you an email now. :)
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Sheye, this is a beautiful idea and I’d certainly love to contribute, too. I’ll e-mail you as soon as I have something prepared.
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Sheye,
I sent you an email requesting your address. This is such a beautiful idea!
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Sheye,
You got it lady! I’ve got two little girls who will love to help me pick out a decoration (one each from them to her) for Ava.
Btw, my youngest has two of Ava’s prints hanging in her room (carousel and jumpin’ on bed), so I see her every day. My mother lost a son at the age of 12 and my sister in law just lost her son at 17. I am very mindful of the pain you’ve been through and will go through and have made my girls aware of how special every day is. I’m honored to have your daughter as part of our home…and to send you a bit of ours. I think instead of buying an ornament, I’ll get the girls to donate one of each of ours to Ava’s tree so it will be from our home/holidays to yours.
Love to you all
amy j. USA
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Oooooh! I’m so excited just thinking of ideas! It will be pink. And it will be sparkly. And it will be sent with lots of love for Ava.
Thank you for letting us be a part of honoring her.
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Oh Sheye! This is a fabulously beautiful idea! I am delighted that you are reaching out to us in this way. Ever since I first read your blog, I have wanted to send you something special as a token of love and support, in honor of Ava. Now I can do just that!
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What a wonderful idea!
Have e-mailed you.
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I am all teary thinking about what a beautiful idea this is.
Love to you,
Jane
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I would love to give a decoration in honour of Ava. A beautiful idea.
That christmas picture makes my heart melt.
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Sheye – you are gorgeous!
I have an 8 year old daughter and I have discussed Ava at length with her. She would love to make something special in her honour.
I think we are all so glad that we can contribute in some small way. Like Kristy, you have made me a better mother.
I’ll email you when we get something together.
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I adore the sweet beautiful Ava you have shared with us Sheye, think of her often and hug my son that extra bit tighter poor squeezed monkey and let him worm his way into my bed if he needs to (and squeal with glee when I find him there). Will be thinking of the perfect pink tree accessory for Ava. x Amanda
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yes.yes.yes – would love to make a decoration in your superprincesses honour xxx
send me your adress xx
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How beautiful. I wish l could be there to watch you open every package sent with love to your door! My girls and l will make something to honour your gorgeous super princess….
with love xx
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We’re still trying to figure out what *we’re* going to do with regards to remembering Hannah. Your idea is *BRILLIANT*. :o)
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Dear Sheye,
Don’t consider it as “asking” for things, think of it as you giving us an opportunity to be part of your family not only by allowing us to read your blog, but by being able to send you something tangible. I think many of us have wanted to do so for a long time but have been hesitating to ask for your address.I agree that you will probably need more than one tree… when bloggers unite, there is just no stopping the snail mail love! Thank you for letting us do this.
Love and hugs,
Tania
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What Tania said sums it up for me perfectly. I feel so lucky to be able to help you and your family honor Ava in this way. It gives me a happy heart. :)
Much love from New Jersey
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Bingo! What Tania said. Honored, simply honored. Hugs and Love, Denise.
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What a wonderful idea! My little girl and I would love to make something special for Ava.
I will e-mail you shortly!
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Your idea is simply beautiful. My kids and I will be thinking of a way to contribute – would you email me your address? I’m sure you’re bombarded at this point, but if you get around to it, we’d love to create something beautiful…and pink…for Miss Ava. You are in my thoughts as always!
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Just how big is your tree honey? :)
I can’t wait to go out scouting for the perfect decoration:) xxxxx
For Ava.
For your beautiful family.
For you.
Vanessa xx