Tuesday, May 19, 2009

I found this photographer

This is Ava, taken by Sheye Rosemeyer, her mum.
She has posted that she doesn't care at all if pictures of Ava are used to spread her light.


I found this photographer, Sheye Rosemeyer, then I found so much more on her blog. She lives in Australia and is an amazing photographer. But take one look at her blog and you will soon find the grief she lives with. She shares her story of losing her three year old daughter, Ava. She doesn't sugar coat her feelings, she is so honest, and her words have had me captivated for two days now. I read as far back as when Ava passed away, February 5, 2007, up to present day. I have cried and felt so sorry for Sheye, Ava's mom. Maybe it would be easier to just stop reading such sad posts, but they're not just sad. She often writes about how she would feel better if someone hugs their child a little tighter because of reading about Ava or if someone learns to appreciate how lucky they are if all their children are healthy and happy. I have done both of those things. I always have felt blessed to have my family here with me, healthy and happy, but after reading about Ava, it has intensified that's for sure. Go take a peek at her blog, if nothing else enjoy her gorgeous pictures and her love for her children even after loss. It's really inspiring in many ways.

7 comments:

  1. I wish I was brave enough to read her blog... but I am still taking the message away from what you've told me and appreciating my life and loved ones a bit more.

    I decided to just scroll through and look at her pictures and they're beautiful. I love her use of light.

    ReplyDelete
  2. i can't get enough of the picture.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Thank you for sharing. I wil lcheck it out when I get the courage. Miss you Bonnie

    ReplyDelete
  4. Alright I get why you posted it but it made me SO SAD. I told brian about it when he came home, I was all teary eyed and I know he just thought I was pathetic. I went into my babys room and squeezed him and kissed him all over his little face. I am still a little 'damaged'. I can't imagine that type of pain.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Reb, I hope you do check it out, she takes amazing pictures. And when I come visit Denver, I'm totally calling you. We must go out with our cameras together.

    Heather, I did the exact same thing when John came home and the same thing to my babies. I can't imagine that pain either. But I'm glad her story makes others appreciate what they do have in their lives.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Bonnie,
    I have been entranced by Sheye's website. She is such an incredibly strong and courageous woman, and we can only learn from her. I've read most of her blog over the past couple of days, and it has made me spend more time with my 9 year old son, and hug a little tighter, listen a little closer to what he's saying, and be more available for him. Last night I went to sleep thinking about Ava, and I felt like I was mourning the loss of her right along with her mother. I'm crying right now and can barely see the keyboard. It makes you realize that you never know how much more time you have with the ones you love. I'm so grateful I found Sheye's site thru you. Thank you for sharing her story.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Hi Mollie, I tried to comment on your blog but it never works for me on comments that are embedded. But I just wanted to say thank you for your words. I debated about this post for days because it is sad. But I had the same reaction you did and had hope that maybe others would too. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on it, I really appreciate it.

    ReplyDelete