This photo
I love this photo.
Even though she is sick and I can see it, even though I know that less than a week later we have landed ouselves in the hospital with the (rather rapid) downturn in Ivy’s health.
Even though I know that we are in here for a good seven days, at least and that it’s school holidays and I am missing my other kids, who are also not entertaining the best of health.
Even though, at the time of taking this photo it was the last I felt relaxed and happy and I am feeling all miserable and sorry for myself now.
I love it
because
when I look at it I see
a little girl who never gives up,
who can still find happiness in simple pleasures.
I love it because it is the photo that is going to keep me going
until I can take another one just like it but a little different.
In the next one, you won’t see those red feverish cheeks.
You won’t see that stressed little face.
There will just be my girl, doing one of her favourite things, happy and healthy
and if you look just a little bit closer, you might see a small lump under her collarbone
where the port will be sitting.
Sorry to hear you two are having another hospital stay ((((HUGS))))
It’s a beautiful photo. Can I have your permission to print it out and put it on my wall above my computer?
(((((((hugs))))))))
“Dat’s Ivy playing sandie. She’s my friend.”–Gem
xoxoxo
simply adorable! Ivy reminds me so much of Shirley Temple. I think it’s those lovely curls. xx
She just loved that sandpit..didn’t she??
lots of hugs
Oh. Bless her, and bless you. I’m so sorry you’re in hospital again. I’m glad you came to a decision on the port. It must have been hard.
She is such a trooper. Such a lovely picture and a lovely moment to focus on . ((hugs)) xoxo
BTW Guerita has just been looking at the photos and has declared she wishes she lived in Sydney so she could see Ivy all the time
and that she wants to spend Christmas with Ivy so they can wear their pettiskirts together.
Oh no… hospital again
(
She’s a beautiful child
Gorgeous photo. Boo for another hospital visit, but I hope it means the end to her being so ill for a bit.
She is such a little beauty! Simply stunning. Glad you decided to go with the port. WE are praying that all goes smoothly and Ivy gets healthy and STAYS healthy!!!
She is a star!!
But then, that’s not really surprising…. Just look at her mum.
So sorry that Ivy is back in hospital again. It is a beautiful photo and I can understand why you love it.
Once again – you, all of you, are in my prayers.
((hugs)) and prayers!
Hugs and prayers from Memphis and the US too! Hope she is feeling much better soon.
Yeah for the port! I hope it helps. I think it will.
I woke up this morning thinking of Ivy, and of you. I’ll be sending good vibes your way. She is such a precious little ray of sunshine.
The decisions you make for her and for yourself are nothing less than amazing. The part where you continue to face each and every day makes you so much stronger than many of us would be in the same situations.
I really hope the port is THE ANSWER.
She is one of the most BEAUTIFUL little girls I have ever seen. You know that already though…right?
I hope the port goes well for you.
I want SOMETHING to go well for you guys.
You know, she has the rosiest cheeks.
Well, yes duh. you do.
Hooray for the Port!! About farking time, too. I’ll see you later xo
I’m sorry, Tiff. You are miraculous for finding these silver linings, you know.
I have an overwhelming urge to make you a cape & magic boots, because you are my super hero.
How beautiful is this! Despite feeling yukky, this pic just shows Ivy’s determination to keep on keeping on, until she is overcome by this constant infection & has to finally succumb. Hopefully this time, for the last time. If not, with the insertion of the port, at least her veins will have a chance to recover, SHE will suffer less trauma, and in some small way YOU will suffer less stress. xoxoxo
hi , so sorry about hospital again . i am here if you need a hand please ask . hope the rest of the family are getting better . tell ivy we love her .
take care
luv alisa
Oh hooray for the port! I hope it’s the answer we’re all looking for. That surely is one of the most beautiful photos I’ve seen.
Just beautiful…. the photo and your strength and positive attitude!
I hope the port makes a really positive difference to her… she is truly gorgeous! Those CURLS!
Hi Tiff – Hope our girl is feeling better now.
I have moved my blog and it has a new title. I wanted to let you know so you could change it on your blogroll also.
Kathleen in Memphis, TN
http://mysouthernmintjuleps.blogspot.com/
You guys hang in there!
If you are going to be sick, it is so cool to have buttons and hair ties that match your beautifully flushed cheeks. If you didn’t know she was so ill you would never have been able to tell. She looks beautiful.