Ava's Make-A-Wish Story | Tay-Sachs Disease

[@TessaAdie]

I cried all the way through. I first came across Tay Sachs disease in 1971 in the UK when I was 17 and a cadet nurse. The ward sster allowed me to care for this little boy on my own because I had a very ill sister who was often on the ward. I had left to do my nurse training in the British army when he died but my mum let me know. A few years later I found my vocation working in learning disability and I absolutely loved it but never saw anyone with Tay Sachs again until my grandson was born with epilepsy and cerebral palsy and a little boy at the hospice had it. Sadly my grandson died in 2010 aged 9 but I had the privilege to care fo him for most of his life. I am so glad that you were able to take Ava out in the mountains and to give her all the experiences possible, we did that with my grandson Joe so we have so many memories. God bless your family and all the special needs children you are helping in Ava's name.xxxx

[@patriciabush4590]

I pray for the parents. 😢

[@jeanhargis7333]

What wonderful parents! You gave this little girl a great life for the time she had!

[@kathrynwilson7386]

As parents you did an amazing job. He gave her to the right parents, who cherished loved and miss her. What a wonderful keepsake. Love out of tragedy. She knew what was happening and that she was loved. God bless you all.

[@adventureforava]

That is so kind of you to say. Those are two things that comfort us, she knew she was loved and we did everything we could. Thank you for watching!

[@dianet888]

Such children come to clear a very big heavy part of the family tree karma. So that the family history would not come to an end. They deserve a lot of love and honor for their sacrifice. Family Constellations can help find out some ugly hidden family secrets if smn wants to find out. They say unspeakable secrets will always surface one day and smn from the descendents will repeat the story or pay for it . Who wants to find out has many options available.Enough doing a little research. And most important : asking all still available ancestors about important events that happened in the family and about untold secrets. God bless.

[@gabrielleandrew542]

They certainly did a superb job . Wonderful people

[@LLthereistome2024]

They are definitely called to her, God new only certain people are special enough for one of His more perfect children.

[@BarbaraAdams-xp2pq]

Ikmm

[@LostinMayberry]

Ava’s face with her sister nearby was just so lit up. What a beautiful last summer you had.

[@adventureforava]

Priceless! Thank you, one we'll always remember.

[@lmrharper3586]

The memories are amazing, Ava being outside so much she got to feel the wind on her face ,smell the ocean, hear the crackling woodfire and listen to all her family around her .

[@adventureforava]

Thank you so much for those words. Looking back we feel so much pride knowing we did everything to give her what she deserved. ❤

[@martinemikita9281]

Off subject… The Mom is so so STUNNING to me. Her hair is just AHHHMAZING!!!

[@mustwereallydothis]

It seems to me that Ava experienced more love and joy in her 4.5 years on Earth than most people do in 4.5 decades

[@sbug2705]

Dear sweet Ava May her memory be a blessing ❤

[@micheleclay442]

A story of a precious little girl and her beautiful family. Play in God's paradise, sweet Ava ❤

[@DianaKelly-b1z]

My cousin died from it. I saw my aunt love her and care for her. It was your love and care that your daughter used to live these years. She had a beautiful life. God bless.

[@cookeeee1962]

I am in awe of your love and strength. You have conquered the ability to give dignity to a child totally dependent on you for everything. ❤

[@amandao9869]

Beautiful story. Strong parents

[@adventureforava]

Thank you for watching and your kind words ❤️

[@jeanettefurneau4579]

May her little soul rest in peace😢😢😢

[@erikaannabosnyak9307]

I am in tears. I have autistic children. What an amazing pair of parents and family! Ava was/is loved and that is the most wonderful gift and life you could ever give to her. Wishing the very best for you all.

[@trish694]

Thank you for sharing Ava's story with us. Rest in peace little Angel

[@adventureforava]

Thank you for watching her story ❤️

[@soniakhaled8232]

My friend at church, by a miracle had one just like her pass away a few weeks ago. She by a miracle humbled us all and fought every day, She spoke a few words before passing by miracle in her sleep peacefully at age 10. She outlived just being a fighter. never left her wheelchair, was always tube fed in the stomach. But, her smile is what I will always carry in my heart. Reagan and Ava are beautiful together. it was hardest on her little brother who is 8 years old. He cried for his big sisiter

[@cindiemoore2530]

Ava lighting up when Reagan cried really got to me. Imagine the bond between them. Reagan will always feel her presence in her life, not as a child with a disease, but as the whole healthy soul she has become. Blessing to this courageous and loving family❤❤

[@adventureforava]

In a few years we’ll show Reagan this film for the first time. I can’t wait for that day ❤️. Thank you for watching

[@shirleymarciniak2718]

Such a beautiful little girl & beautiful family. God Bless

[@adventureforava]

Thank you so much! We miss her dearly.

[@bethanycook8430]

Im crying...fly high sweet angel

[@carolynlong9148]

Creating as many memories for families is very important I suffer from Muscular Distrophy. What an inspiration and a wonderful family.

[@thrgost]

Beautiful video! 💕 I lost a brother to Tay-Sachs long before i was born, but was raised knowing him and he was always included in the sibling count.

[@sweethaven5]

34:56 When Reagan gave Ava a kiss… I broke into tears, what a moment you captured ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SueJones-yq8be]

Ava Rose had a life well lived. Beautiful soul, her face is forever turned towards the sun ☀️

[@janiceharrison8397]

Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Ava is beautiful. My 35 yr old daughter, Shelly, is entering the last stages of Tay-Sachs right now. It is a rotten disease. I will miss her dearly but will have lots of wonderful memories Including a Make A Wish trip when she was a teenager.

[@dianetanguay155]

What an inspiring video, we can clearly see the love for this precious little girl! You did an amazing job as parents! Even through this horrible disease, Ava lived her life with joy, courage and dignity! May this story continue to be inspiring for many ❤

[@janetrouse5917]

Ava was born to be an angel she just had to go through this rough patch first.

[@tonilevinson8511]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. May Ava's memory be a blessing....💗It' great that you started an organization in Ava's memory to help other families.

[@adventureforava]

Thank you! We already have 2 exciting adventures planned for this summer for some very deserving families. Their films will be posted later this year.

[@traceyhellsten649]

She was such a a beautiful child. She does look like an angel. God bless your beautiful family 🙏🕊️🙏

[@veravaughan5876]

So heart touching, ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 rip sweetheart!

[@adventureforava]

Thank you for watching. We miss her dearly.

[@GirlMomma]

I've never smiled so big and cried so hard at the same time like this. ❤️‍🩹

[@jenniferallen7558]

Ava had the BEST smile 😊

[@conniemaniaci3612]

This is an inspiring video. Thank God everyday for your healthy children and pray for those that have a child with illnesses ❤😊

[@ChristieGirl926]

Ava couldn't have had better parents or family altogether. So much love! Thank you for sharing your heartwarming story and I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Born and Angel, survived an angel and now your guardian angel!

[@Angel-sj1gc]

Absolutely heartfelt ❤ watching Ava journey through her amazing parents and grandparents was just ever so " Powerful " Such a " Blessing " for every day and night , being there for Ava giving her love and warmth, she knew in her heart that being around her family and baby sister and furry baby 🐾 gave her strength and courage to conquer her sickness.RIP 👍🏼 beautiful little Angel Ava 🌹

[@thefrontporchcrafter572]

Ava is absolutely gorgeous and has beautiful blue eyes. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sure y’all miss her greatly. Thank you for sharing Ava’s story and have a blessed evening. I lived in Alaska when I was a toddler. We had a camper and camped a good bit. I remember camping with snow on the ground. I’m sure Ava loved all of her adventures. My family and I were there March 27th 1964 during the 9.2 earthquake. 😘❤️🤗🙏🏻 Lisa lower 48 Florida.

[@emmaharding7572]

Ava was so strong and brave bless her heart, rip sweetheart, no more pain or suffering, you are free now precious little girl. Love and hugs to your family x

[@maryreynolds5310]

Both your children ..how very precious 😊❤❤❤

[@vancouverislandandthething3945]

When Ava smiles when she hears her sister, I smile through tears. The love that little one has for her. 🩷

[@gretchenharris6640]

I think helping to take care of my MIL in the late stages of Parkinson's has helped me read the tiny expressions better than some. Her parents obviously saw those moments of joy, twinkle and relaxation but they were my absolute favorite parts of the video ❤She was loved and at peace during her short time here

[@amybrock9840]

What a beautiful little girl ! What a beautiful life ! May God bless and keep you all !

[@debbiejackson7218]

This was mind blowing, what parents go through. The family adored her, her life was filled with love. You could see how much she loved them all. What an amazing watch filled my heart ❤️ with love x

[@jennxX68]

Bless your hearts, you’re such wonderful parents. My daughter had Aplastic Anemia/Myelodysplastic Syndrome and she was dependent on blood transfusions twice a month. I also have a son and I can appreciate how hard it is to trying and being in the moment for both kids and I don’t know that people can fully understand what that means. Heaven sure got a sweet, beautiful angel and what touched me most was her laugh, her joyful spirit!😊

[@DeborahBooth-zv4bp]

You could see how happy she was with them beautiful smiles ❤

[@jesseniavargas6969]

This had me up late into the night in *tears* & *thanful* for such an *inspiring* story about a beautiful *angel* girl.💝

[@shannonnuttall4560]

the fact that make-a-wish got them a super nice camper makes me so happy. it really is perfect for them!!! Ava had all that she needed 😭❤️ rest in peace sweet baby

[@wishingyoupeace]

Awesome parents. Precious babies. Thank you for sharing your amazing love story. 💝

[@dawnsmith842]

What a beautiful young lady Ava you could see her smile and love in her eyes and the connection with her sister thank you for shareing Ava life with us sleep tight little Ava❤

[@dawnmorton65]

What a Beautiful Little Girl ❤ She could light up the darkest of rooms with her Beautiful Smile 😍 What, loving, kind, caring parents you are😊 Both your little girls are blessed to have you both as their Mummy & Daddy and you are both blessed to have two Beautiful Daughters xxx Reagan, will have the best memories of her big sister xx Spread your Angel Wings Ava and fly high over the Rainbow 🌈 to the place of your choice, play, run & have fun with all the other Beautiful Angels, that they too grew their Angels wings too soon xxxxx

[@amymiller3740]

Longest I’ve spent on KZbin but so worth it. I heard about your family through my family (we went to school with you). Thank you for sharing. You are a very talented director. Your family is so strong.

[@lisanowakow3688]

You are an amazing family.❤

[@saraanderson6615]

You did a great job giving Ava a great Make-A-Wish. I remember camping with my family and your other daughter will have these memories to look back on for the rest of her life.

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

In tears.....Ava for Sure had a reason to be your girl. She had Thee Best Parents and because of that, her blessings continue on and on. I can't wait to meet her in heaven, if I am so lucky ❤❤❤

[@svb6607]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. What a joy to watch.

[@maryreynolds5310]

Bless her, oh my goodness is this a tough one for me to watch! Just WOW…my heart, oh how it hurts 😢 Now… I have to say, when the sun hit Ava’s face, I don’t think there is a more beautiful child…you can see the love she feels in her smiles, the brightness in whole being…she is just the most beautiful little angel! How lucky to have given birth to this amazing precious child 🙏

[@donnasymoniak5280]

My heart just broke😢❤

[@tyra3236]

I’m so happy that you had Ava in your life. But I’m sorry for your loss. The most difficult part of life is losing a child. But Ava brought your family together and that’s a good thing ❤

[@susieeverett7870]

What a beautiful and inspiring story. May your family cherish your precious memories forever.

[@stripes495]

Just so mesmerized by your beautiful family, Ava’s sweet soul, Reagans loving nature. So loved and cared for and certainly you knew it. I was so emotional watching this, I’ve wanted to work with special needs children, but was diagnosed with my own rare illness. I’ve learned a lot through it and just how you think your life will go a certain way and then life happens and you end up somewhere completely different. Truly a journey and lessons learned. Thanks for putting this out there and for all that you do. Much love to your family. 🤍🌼🤍

[@ElaineAllan-e8s]

Heartbreaking. You did everything you possibly could. 💔💔💔🙏🙏

[@rockandrollnana]

Wow amazing eva really lived in her short and inspiring life❤

[@lisanichols6837]

This was a wonderful and inspiring show for all parents of handicapped and just children

[@GIVERIGGYRAISEaNOW]

Ava is a gorgeous girl.. What a beauty. God bless this amazing beautiful girl xoxo

[@teresacorley7874]

This is a beautiful story and was ment to be shared ava was so special she is a angel thankyou for sharing you both gave ava so munch love and compassion stay strong thankyou so much for sharing thease prescious moments are so beautiful and will live on for many years

[@jeanelizabethterry7583]

What wonderful parents. I can't imagine the pain and what they have been through. May God bless them and may they be united with Ava in heaven. Healed and whole.

[@sylviaapter5550]

beautifully expressed

[@dawnliimatainen661]

A totally beautiful story. You are amazing people!

[@CathyJames-b8z]

Thank you for sharing ava..I wish yr family love and joy and peace. Xxxooo

[@ciscokid0110]

Beautiful story, family, and so many amazing memories. Angel Ava❤️

[@deborahhickey8223]

Thank you for sharing the story of your beautiful Ava so glad you got the camper for Ava to enjoy and make these beautiful video's Ava really looked happy outdoors, with the family. She really loved her sister. You as parents did an awesome job making her last years enjoyable for her, so glad your other children didn't have the same problems. So sorry for your loss of Ava.

[@rhondafulton2810]

Amazing family. Beautiful legacy!

[@vickialexander1528]

You are beautiful amazing parents God sent Ava to you..he know how you could care for her❤❤❤

[@shirleyrobinett3540]

Thank you for sharing your family's journey... Love to you guys! 💕

[@Med247RN]

Amazing documentary!! I must admit I usually stop watching but yours kept me interested and wanting more. My heart is with you and your loss but mostly with your love of life!

[@virginiahamel8973]

Heartwarming Heartbreaking

[@kimhickman9210]

I wish there was wishes for adults with a chronic disease. I would love to explore and see nature but I’m 58 years old and my husband is my caregiver who is retired and getting old at 66 years.

[@nfides]

I understand your desire… I struggle with MS and cancer. Still I feel I had a life and feel responsible for myself, I don’t wish for anything but my experiment of life. This is a little child only just getting to know the world and we adults are all responsible to help them be able to be happy in this world … and our selfes as good as we can and if by finding the help we also may need.

[@nfides]

You are beautiful amazing parents ❤ a great family 🔥💫🫶🏽❣️

[@tina20g]

Beautiful story Thank you for sharing Eva in peace now angel for God watching over her love ones. It was awesome how you showed Eva nature and she loved it. She love the sun on her roses cheeks The memories you made for your family are so endearing. ❤❤❤ RIP dear sweet angel Eva❤

[@devildogsmom1]

A beautiful angel called Ava.

[@andrea4271]

What a beautiful child with her soulful and intelligent features. Our daughter died of Holoprosencephaly and she had this wisdom in her eyes, too.

[@Mammaj1963]

God bless Ava 🙏🏻

[@karenware86]

Thankyou for sharing your amazing story! What a awsome family !

[@lexiev1250]

😢 RIP Ava, you were a very brave angel

[@coriaaquila6488]

Amazing amount of LOVE…❤

[@sweethaven5]

God gave you 2 beautiful girls ❤ Thank you so very much for sharing and being the best mom & dad to Ava. I know it was hard, but like you said, you’d do anything for your kids. Bless you all…❤

[@samanthaginsberg6330]

My grandmother, who just passed in November at 97, always asked me about tay-sachs any time i was in a relationship. I was adopted and my background is Scottish, irish, etc. My family , we are jewish, so my grandparents parents were from russia, poland etc. She would say " Samantha, but what about tay- sachs" i would remind her i am not Jewish by decent. It also wasnt until 8 yrs ago i wss actually pregnant. She felt better knowing about the genetic testing. My grandmother's maiden name ( and my uncles and cousins) was Sach! I always wondered if there was a story i wasnt told.

[@shannongreenwell1278]

May God’s grace and mercy continue to be with you! Sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter!

[@bethanycook8430]

Im praying for your family

[@ConnieShuga]

Love Ava’s bubbles

[@paulabushey6016]

Beautiful

[@shorty9022]

What lovely parents you are 🩷🩷💙❤️

[@timeaaraouzou710]

What a brave and beautiful little girl Ava was. And you were the best family she could have hoped for. Trusting she is now in Jesus' Rest. May the Lord bless you all every day. ❤

[@Donna-h9q2p]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. ❤ loved every minute of it

[@lisaglassford9574]

Beautiful story. Thank you. God bless you and your family. ❤

[@SquishiSqirt]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@tatianaflores1926]

You are all a beautiful family, even though I’m sure Ava is a Angel looking down on you and you carry her in your hearts daily. I suddenly lost my son to a aneurysm in his brain stem that we knew nothing about. My niece Rhianna Eve has a variety of differences as well, the main being a rare brain disease called lissencephaly. She was also born with Pierre Ruben syndrome, causing a cleft palate. The doctors gave her two years or less. She has many seizures every day and as a toddler one so bad that she broke her femur. She takes medicine by feeding tube, but we feed her smooth foods by mouth because she smiles so we know it is enjoyable for her. she of course is wheelchair-bound. Also being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and several others that really don’t make a difference at this point when she was six years old. She was given a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney and stayed in the village. They made beautiful memories as well. She turned 25 years old in August. She’s our miracle though it’s a lot of work to take care of her. She is a blessing.

[@maryreynolds5310]

God definitely knew you were the right parents! ❤

[@ashlee4512]

They use the vest for cf patient too. She so adorable

[@SuzanaPalchinsky]

R.I.P. beautiful little angel 💔

[@joannacox7760]

Aww this was a heartfelt story and I'm so happy that Ava's family took the time to share their adventures with us . Ava I know you are finally free to play in heaven with all the other little angels , free from all restraints and pain. God Bless your family for loving you with so much love.Even your little sister enjoys watching the memories of you being out at parks with a beautiful smile . So sorry for your lose and yous did your best to make sure Ava was a happy little girl. RIP Ava ,God needed you in heaven and now you are looking down on your family with that smile and laugh of yours. 😇😇😇😇😇😇💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@DeborahBooth-zv4bp]

1 beautiful family ❤

[@kimhickman9210]

You took her to amazing places, you are so lucky to share moments with family, I would be so scared one of her machine breaks down.

[@tartinomiel]

Superbe film