Comments on: Knowing.

By: Bob Davis

Bob Davis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:57:03 +0000

I don’t know you personally and acciddently stumbled upon your website. As a grandfather, it really hurt to read your words. My heart is with you. I know I am a stranger but I can tell you that I love all children. I have 3 healthy children with my baby being 29. I also have 3 grandchildren with my baby being 6. If you ever need a grandfather type person to talk to my web address is y12@tds.net. Keep your children close and love them all you can. Count this as one BIG smile for that young lady.

By: Johanna from Finland

Johanna from Finland — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:18:36 +0000

You made me cry and it’s all because of these lovely photos and the way you are writing, they are pure love. It’s wonderful how you share your feelings and love for all of us. This blog got me thinking things and i can’t be more happier right now. You are a great mom! Thank you!

By: Louisiana Belle

Louisiana Belle — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:31:48 +0000

Easter Sunday of 1967, my family was involved in a car crash that killed my 2-1/2 year old sister. Because my parents were so grieved and so despondent over her death, I grew up feeling as though they wished I had died instead of her. It made my childhood a very painful experience and I’ve never truly gotten past it.

It is so brave of you to write about this. I love your beautiful photography, and admire this blog. I hope you continue to heal and grow and teach those around you.

By: Becca

Becca — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:24:43 +0000

My eyes are definitely tearing up right now. This post embodies so much that is beautiful. Your photography is beautiful for so many reason, not the least of which is for what it captures. the moments between sisters. And your beautiful words and heart just amplify that so wonderfully. thank you for sharing, even when it hurts.

By: Polly R

Polly R — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:18:02 +0000

Those are such beautiful pictures.
This post made me cry and I don’t even know you!
Polly x

By: C@thleen

C@thleen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:16:06 +0000

I’ve read so much about Ava and Ivy and your beautiful family. I have laughed and I’ve cried. When you say you can’t breathe- I feel that deep in my heart… I love these pictures Sheye. Your Ava and your Ivy-well they are just so beautiful! The tenderness in these pics! You saw that. You photographed that! I am just amazed…
Te mando un gran abrazo y espero que Dios te cuide siempre.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:07:11 +0000

Sorry, forgot to enter my name for the post I just left above! x Natasha

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:05:55 +0000

I have been reading your beautiful words for quite some time now but have struggled to find my own words to leave. Tonight I simply must for just a few hours ago, just before reading your heartwrenching words here, my 2 year old daughter bounced over to me while I was feeding her 10 month old baby sister some yoghurt and insisted on helping. There she stood with spoon in hand and mouth wide open to encourage her sister to open her mouth just like Ava stood next to Ivy. My breath caught as I opened your post and as I read the tears started flowing. I see my two girls playing together already and love that they already have a special bond. My heart aches for you that Ivy does not have her sister with her but it is wonderful to hear that from knowing her at 12 months old Ivy remembers her and she will surely cherish this and these beautiful photos for her whole life. Sheye, you are such an inspiration and I thank you so much for sharing your life. Wishing you and your beautiful family the very best.

By: lauri

lauri — Sun, 24 May 2009 03:39:20 +0000

thank you for sharing.
May your family be blessed.

By: Molly

Molly — Sat, 23 May 2009 19:03:18 +0000

Sheye,
I catch my breath seeing pictures of your precious Ava and Ivy together. The reality of Ivy missing Ava is so hauntingly, *achingly* sad and familiar to me. My older sister, Aimee, was tragically killed in an accident when I was a month old ~ we were 15 months apart. And I remember where I was when I was older … when the loss was articulated verbally… I remember sobbing for her. I will always profoundly miss Aimee. At each milestone… on regular days… and perfect days… missing Aimee ebbs and flows through the fabric of me. I’m 32 now and have four daughters –2 sets of girls 15 to 18 months apart. Thank you, Sheye, for sharing your daughters and your heart. You will all remain close to mine.