Ava's Poem by Theresa Carter

Wanted to post this fantastic poem that we, as MSF'ers put into a QLD paper for Ava and her family...it is very poignant to me. It also means so much as my good friend Theresa (whom I like to call T) wrote it on the community's behalf. T knows things. Big hug to T!

In a box in your Mum's study

is an ocean of tears

from a group of mums who love you

and are holding her so near'

They hadn't all got to meet you

but love you just so much

from seeing your curls and smiles

through your mummy's magic touch

Your smile could light a whole room

your eyes could do no wrong

your spirit was so empowering

your love of life so strong

we know you now play with angels

and dance among the stars

we know that you will send

mummy your love down from afar

be free from pain sweet ava

let the angels take your hand

show you where you can still see

your family as they try to understand

sleep peacefully sweet baby

in soft white clouds above

always knowing just how much you meant

to us whose lives that you have touched

In the morning, Ava will be laid to rest. You know it isn't right that a parent outlives their child.

Love to all.