Dear Miss Ava,
You are my Sweetheart and four years ago today you made my dreams come true by making me a Mommy. It’s what I always wanted to be. You rocked your Daddy and my world…in a good way. 
You amaze me, you challenge me, you make me laugh, you make me proud. You are my little daughter and I couldn’t ask for a better one. We have always had a special bond, you and I. From the moment we first locked eyes, I felt like I could read your thoughts. Maybe it’s because I wasn’t able to hold you very much as a baby so we didn’t really bond physically, we bonded on a different level. I always felt that even as an infant you understood what I was saying. You would stare so intently into my eyes it felt like you could see into my very soul. You just understood things that a baby shouldn’t understand. You had some rough days…some really rough days…but you still had such a sweet spirit and such a zest for life.
You are curious, you are compassionate, you are stubborn, you are loving, you are sensitive, you are tough as nails, you are smart, you think deeply, you are silly 🙂 You are a treasure, you are a gift, you are greatly loved both in heaven and here on earth. God has put a lot on your plate little one, but He does nothing without a purpose. He has an AMAZING plan for you…and I know that for a fact. He never promised that this life would be easy…but He did promise to be there every step of the way. God loves you with an everlasting love. He loves you so much that He sent His beloved Son to die for you. He wants to spend eternity with you. He knows everything about you and He made you just the way you are. God has given you a gift of touching people’s lives…I see it happen every day. Be obedient to Him and He will use you in incredible ways. I can’t wait to watch!
I love you my Sweetie Muffin! Happy 4th Birthday!
Love, Mom
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Happy Birthday Ava!
What a beautiful tribute to a precious little lady! Happy Birthday, Ava, from someone who only knows you through Mommy’s sharing your life through words and pictures!
Wishing you a JOYFUL day!
Oh my goodness, these pictures…my heart is melting… I hope you gals and guy, have a great time celebrating Ava’s birthday! Praying for you 🙂
Happy Birthday, Ava!!! It is wonderful to hear that you are off all meds! What an answer to prayer! Have a wonderful day with all that goes along with your party and being a big 4!!
Happy Birthday, Ava! It was great to hear that your doctor visit went soooo well! We are rejoicing with you and your mom over what God has done in your life.
Happy Birthday Ava!!! Praise the Lord for the miracle that you are!
Happy Birthday Ava!!!!
Happy birthday, Miss Ava! What a wonder you are!
Happy Birthday AVA!!! Rejoicing over the wonderful, great news from your doctor’s appointment!! And so glad to know your Mommy makes up cute and silly names for her little girl just like I do! Lots of love and happy birthday wishes from Down Under!
It was at a Birthday party that you and I met for the first time. I am a friend of Amy and Andrew Stephenson and we met at Elaina’s 3rd Birthday party. I found out about your situation after meeting you and I never would have known you were going through a difficult time because you were so kind-spirited and a delight to talk to. I have been reading your blogs and have been so strengthened and encouraged by each entry. They are uplifting and as I have shed many tears over the sadness that you and your family are feeling, I have been so strengthened by your faithfulness to the Lord. You are a God-fearing and trusting woman of faith and you’ve really inspired me to draw closer to our Heavenly Father. You write so beautifully and it is a blessing to be able to read your loving and thoughtful words. I am praying for you and your blessed children. They are adorable! As a wife and mother of 2 children, I am honored that I had the chance to meet you and feel blessed that I can come along side you in prayer asking the Lord to comfort you in times of loneliness and help guide you in your role of mothering your children. I will be in prayer for them as well, that they grow to love the Lord passionately and that they daily look forward to being re-united with their Dad and Heavenly Father! God Bless you dear Jessica. Thank you for your passion and love for the King!