May god be with u / Keishanna Bancroft
I am so sorry to hear what happen to your sweet little girl, she was really a beauty. I just want u to know that she is in a better place now. I have u and your family in my prayers. R.I.P AVA Close
Sometimes I desperately try to make sense of things that are so overwhelming and I find myself spinning my wheels crying, "why, why?" I found myself doing this after learning about sweet Ava's accident. And then I realized that I have no right to cry "why?" It is not for me to ask this question, our lives are in the hands of a Higher Power.
Ava is a gift from above, a truly magical, angelic gift who was given to a family so full of love it jumps off the page. I am humbled and so deeply moved I can hardly see through my tears. At such a young age, Ava's loving soul has touched so many and will go on forever, inspiring all of us to love more, to show kindness to each other every day, to bring the world even a tiny fraction of the joy Ava brought to it.
My heart is forever with you, and I will always see Ava in the world's beauty, every day. She is an angel who is with you always and I am honored that she is now with me and my children, too. With all of my love, Kerry
Thank you / Deanne Blackman
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your story and highlighting the dangers of cars for little ones... I am desperately sad for you and so sorry for your loss... Little Ava is just gorgeous and her death is such a tradgedy. I wanted you to know that your story has changed my behaviour... I now ALWAYS lock the car and keep the keys well out of reach of the children... so thank you... and God bless you. Close
Offering my condolences to Ava's family / Hetal Patel (found your blog )Read >>
Offering my condolences to Ava's family / Hetal Patel (found your blog )
I found about Ava yesterday thru Sesame Ellis's flickr stream. I can't even begin to imagine what your family has gone thru since the accident. I can't even express in words what i must have been like to loose a living, dancing wonder like Ava. But your love for her, still living, breathing in the form of this memorial site, her photos, and in many countless other ways is what is so beautiful. YOu are such a beautiful and strong person Ava's mummy, i am sure Ava is proud of today, where ever she is. I told my 5 year old son about Ava and he said he wants to pray for Ava and her family. May god bless you all and Ava will live forever in the hearts of millions.
Just wanted to thank you for sharing your story and sending you my warmest hugs and wishes for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss and that you have to miss her so badly, it's just too painful to even read all about it for me. Warmest,
Hello, you dont know me but my two boys go to the same kindy Ava went to. I often think of of her and my four year old often talks about her although he never knew Ava either. After the accident, I talked to him about Ava, and told him what happened. He often brings her up out of the blue and we talk about the accident. I am a nurse at the gold coast hospital emergency department so I feel even closer to your story.
Today my youngest son's class (senior kindy) let balloons go in memory of Ava and I felt compelled by the notice in each parents pocket to write to you. The little pink bench they have at kindy always had children on it. Whenever I see that it reminds me of Ava and I wonder how you are all doing.
I send my sincere condolences for your loss and hope you get through today.....
Ava, your mum's love for you is tangible .. I feel so much for you and your family. I have never seen such a display of absolute love and devotion ! My heart goes out to you and your family on this and all other milestones ... xxxx
Angel/ Kysha Searcy-Freeman
I found out about this via Flickr. A contact posted a photo and the caption spoke about Ava and left the link to the site. GOD bless your family and your little angel will always be with you!
Kysha Close
Hello, I was given your blog site link from my sister in law. It's very touching and I know every ounce of your pain. Not many can say that, but sadly enough, I do. Your little Ava is absolutley beautiful and full of love. I am so sorry for your loss, it is the most horrible feeling in the world to have to go through, and it seems never ending. My two children passed away in August 2008, pretty much the same way Ava did, in a hot car. My daughter was 5 and my son was 2. They snuck out of the house and found their way into my car, fell asleep and never woke up. I'm sure your Ava and my Jasmine & Nathan are playin together in the Heaven's and watching over us. If you would ever like to talk, send me an email. ~Stacey~
Really? Two Years? / Mummy
Does it really feel like a long time since you've been here? Today I left the song here playing. For the first time, all the way through. I have not been able to hear it in two years..it takes me back immediately.
The sun shining down on your tiny casket, unable to fathom that you were gone. Angry, for a moment, that you did such a silly, silly thing. Barely able to breathe - the service was a daze, so many people and so bewildered that it was us - that we were the parents and it was you and this was really happening. But after, with just our closest family and friends, when I got to kneel and talk to you, my only real moment of clarity that day. This song playing and then the butterflies, flying away and returning to your casket. And then you were gone.
And yes, I think it does feel like a long time since you've been here. But it all gets so confusing because shouldn't a long time make it better? Why am I sitting here sobbing and apologizing to you and pointlessly offering anything, anything at all for it all to be different?
I feel lucky in our journey. I think we've been carried for so long, and so far, by countless beautiful people and it's made a difference - we are making that life we vowed to, the one where your brothers and sisters are happy and we are planning for a good future and we work at honoring and remembering you, every single day. You are still here, still a part of us. You always will be.
Amidst it all though, my darling girl, I still suffocate every single day with the missing, the emptiness, the yearning. It will never ever go nor do I want it to. I adore you with every single ounce of my being, Ava. Iloveloveloveyousomuch.
Offering my condolances / Lisa Webb (random blog reader )Read >>
Offering my condolances / Lisa Webb (random blog reader )
I happened to come across your photography blog tonight and found this story of your sweet princess. I just want to say how sorry i am for your loss and to also thank you so much for sharing your story. I have two children, a boy (2) and a girl (7mos) and I have to say I had a bad day with them. We are all under the weather and my two year old was working my last nerve. It was just one of those days when my patience was no where to be found and I was not giving either of them the love they needed. I just feel like a terrible mom, that I didn't let myself enjoy this day with my beautiful babies. Stories like this put it all in perspective don't they. Thankyou
I have been visiting Ava's site for many months now. I check it every couple of days to read the beautiful tributes that are made to your daughter. I have a 3 year old son whom I take care to hug, kiss & tell "I love you so much" everyday, always thinking of Ava when I tuck him in at night. You have reminded me to take the time to do these things and never take one second with my little boy for granted, because you never know what might happen. Thanks so much for that. Your family is often in my thoughts, even though we are many many miles apart.
Merry Christmas Ava / Vanessa XOXOX
Sweet girl, I'm sitting here thinking of you and what your family is missing. I have in my mind the photos of you twirling around in your pink Fred dress at your Nanny's house and it brings a tear and a smile to my face.....
You're just so beautiful Ava and on days like this, reality seems even more harsh than usual.
Merry Christmas Angel ~ you're in the hearts of many today (as with every other day).
wow. that's all i can say. what a tragedy. i have 3 little girls of my own and after reading about your daughter, i know that i spend WAY too much time worrying about things that are so unimportant. i couldn't imagine loosing one of them. the thought of it brings tears to my eyes. i know that if something were to happen and one of them were gone......i would have so many regrets. so many. i thank you for sharing your story with the online world so that i could stumble upon it. i'm grateful for the reminder that every moment is a blessing. i will focus less on the silly little things that don't matter. i will focus more on the wonderful little things that do.
Sheye, my heart is pounding and i have tears running down my face. Your story about your precious Princess has really touched me. Thank you for sharing her wonderful short life with me.
I have a daughter Hannah who will be 3 at the beginning of next year. What a treasure she is and how precious every minute is with her. Sometimes i have to stop myself being busy and just enjoy the silly things she wants to get up to. Thank you for letting me see this.
I often try to understand how a little girl whom I met only a couple of times, could leave such an impact on my life. How can such a small person have such a huge influence? I still don't really know but it's just how it is.
Today, Kara visited a nursing home with her school friends and their "old friends" sang for them. The sang "You are my Sunshine" and immediately, your image was so strong in my mind. Tears followed and I then wondered how your Mummy and Daddy manage to remain so strong and give so much when they are enduring what they are.
Ava ~ you are just so missed. Not only by those who spent every single day with you, but by so many who didn't.
Princess Ava / Sue B.
Princess Ava thinking of you today. Your Mummy is bringing so much joy into so many lives through her work. We are all so grateful. Big Hugs Sue xx Close
AVA THE BEAUTIFUL ONE / KAREN IVORY (CARING PERSON )
AVA, YOUR SUCH A SPECIAL AND BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRLTHE JOY IN HER MUMMY'S LIFE, SO SAD TO SEE YOUR GONE, YOU ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
There are so many resemblences to my life that your story renches my heart. Ava shares the birthday of one of my sons. I have two boys whom I love and adore and I also have waited my whole life to have a daughter. If I am lucky enough to recieve the gift of a sweet girl I plan to name her Lucy Rose. My dad lives a few houses away and he shares a bond with my boys that is hard for me to top. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. She is such a beautiful girl and sounds so wonderful. I am so glad that you have 3 other beautiful children to share your love with. I will keep your family in my prayers and hope that you can all find happiness and peace in your hearts. You have taught me a lot about taking any tiny thing for granted and I thank you for sharing your story.
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