Popping in :)

I've popped in to say a huge, huge thanks again for all those who've supported us along with Mandy and in turn, the Mater hospital in buying Ava's prints. Tonight Mandy has let me know that she is so very kindly donating $800!! I will be organising to hand it over in the next week or two - just as soon as I can pop up to Brisbane. We are so thrilled at the response. Mandy has asked at her blog if anyone would like to email her a picture of Ava's illustrations up in their homes and I have to admit, I would just love to see this if anyone is willing :)

I'm happy to say that I'm feeling a little more restored emotionally and ready to tackle the packing! I'm actually really looking forward to being ruthless with sorting. Lets see how I'm doing a month from now!

Now I did say I'd hold off on taking bookings for shoots until I've moved but because I got a new camera this week, the 5D, I'm too excited to wait!! I've opened my calander for shoots and am available for bookings on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. I will also be travelling to Townsville around early to mid November..I have one spot remaining there. Email me if you would like an info pack sent.

Now it just wouldn't be a post without photos and of course I've got a zillion to share.. :0)

Learning to Swim While Drowning {Back to Basics}

It is with a heavy heart that I share my thoughts today.

Lindy Chamberlain said, regarding life after the loss of her daughter "It is like learning to swim while drowning". In recent weeks, for many reasons, I have found myself so depleted of emotional energy, I'm not sure I even remember what it is to swim letalone learning it again. I am okay..I'm just tired.

With that said, I realise I need to get back to basics - to have the fundamentals in place before I can start to restore again. For the past eight months, I have put so much energy into preserving the memory of Ava - not just here, but in lots of different ways - wanting to share her wonder and beauty and most difficult of all, trying to find mere words to describe the agony of life after losing her.. It is what I have needed to do and has given me so much more than I ever could have expected.

Through blogging here, I have met the most beautiful people and developed amazing friendships. I am beyond grateful for the support I have received and the opportunity to share random moments of such a personal journey but now I need to take some time to gather my precious family together in preparation for our big move to Brisbane. To take a little break. This too feels right.

To every person who has taken the time to read my posts, who have honoured Ava in their own way, who have planted her Gardenias, who have hung her photo, who have bought her prints, who will order her book, who hug their children more, who see pink and think of Ava..to every single person who has extended such incredible love to me and my family..with all of my heart, I thank you.

And to my darling Ava. For being Amazing. Enchanting. Beauty Full. For letting me share your light. Thankyou.