Sad And Long But I Need Advice Fellow Ccers.
Decorating By 2sdae Updated 24 Aug 2007 , 7:20pm by keriskreations
wow. I am saddened by the situation you are going through. I also think you should make the cake as planned. I know that i would be making it through tears and heartbreak but, that might make it even the more better.
My thoughts will be with you and the family during this time. Such a little gift leaving after such a short period of time is meant to warm our hearts and remind us all of the little gifts we need to treasure in life. I will be thinking of you while you make you cake. Please do the cake as planned. The family will love you for it. Just think of their smiling faces when they see it, cause that's what it will be like!
What a sad event! I know it will be hard, but as so many others have said, you were chosen to do this cake and I know you will make it the best one! It will be difficult, but hang in there and fall back on all the prayers going up for you and this family!
Keyshia
I'm so sorry to hear this bad news. My thoughts are with you and the bereaved family.
Here is a quick sketch I did to help you with some ideas. I hope it's some what useful to you.
Cake_Princess
Thank you all so much!
CAKE PRINCESS, that sketch is awesome, I will use some it if you dont mind...
I am just distraught but I feel like she'd really want this, she used to say her worst thing about being sick was it made her mommy and daddy and Nanny so sad. 
That used to kill me to hear her say that.
But I just spoke to her Mom and she could only say 1 thing to me. she just said Please, and cried.
So I have been crying all day but that 1 tearful word made me stop.
I will do this and it will be my best ever.
For my little angel up there is waiting for me to make her Mommy and Daddy and Nanny to be not so sad, and how could I say no to that? 
Thank you all so much!
CAKE PRINCESS, that sketch is awesome, I will use some it if you dont mind...
I am just distraught but I feel like she'd really want this, she used to say her worst thing about being sick was it made her mommy and daddy and Nanny so sad.
That used to kill me to hear her say that.
But I just spoke to her Mom and she could only say 1 thing to me. she just said Please, and cried.
So I have been crying all day but that 1 tearful word made me stop.
I will do this and it will be my best ever.
For my little angel up there is waiting for me to make her Mommy and Daddy and Nanny to be not so sad, and how could I say no to that?
Go right ahead and use any portion of it that you need to. I did it for you. We'll be looking forward to seeing your final design.
It's a really sad situation to see someone pass away so early. The upside is she won't suffering anymore.
Please let the family know, that there are a lot of people thinking of them right now. I can only imagine the pain the family is going through.
I also understand that this will be very hard for you to do-but please do make this cake. It will be a very touching gift for the family.
well, I got the first 3 cakes baked and in my freezer. Now to make the other 3 layers and keep it all together.
I was wondering if anyone knew where to find the care bears little plastic bears? I looked on line but not much help. My local stores dont have them, I've called and looked. 
I am not so sure my modeling skills can hold up to making a care bear out of gum paste right now.
Just still a little shaky with emotion. But the little girl had made me a card about 2 weeks ago thanking me for some ccs I took her and her mom when they were still in hosp. and I am keeping it on fridge right now for inspiration every time it's too hard I see it and know she's saying please too.
I am getting excited to see her vision staring to take some kind of shape.
Hope you all dont mind me ranting on like this. My dear friends at CC just help me see"it's not just cake!" Not this time!
This is so sad! God bless you for trying to find the strength to do the cake for her family. I love the ideas about an angel, shooting star, or maybe even a little butterfly to symbolize the little girl. May God be with you as you tackle this difficult challenge.
Shelle
Believe it or not Toys R Us has alot of Care Bear Figures. You can also find a large plastic Carebear figure filled with Bubble bath. You could emptie it to make it lighter it is really cute. Just an idea. Also check out there candy section it uis usually somesort ot candy with a figure attached.
Hope this helps.
Believe me when I tell you that you are not "reminding" them of their child's death; it's all too real and painful for them. What families are most afraid of is that people won't remember their child. So while others are not mentioning the child, not acknowledging the funny, smart, incredibly cute things the child did, families are in even deeper grief because it seems their child has been forgotten and not touched the lives of others. They want their child's name mentioned, they want people to call them on the child's birthday to say they're being thought of and to send cards or acknowledgements on special days or holidays.
That is so true. The funeral for my cousin his partner and two baby girls and his partners wifes nephew in the eulogy it was said don't talk in hushed tones, speak up loudly and talk with a smile the joy they brought to your life.
I love the the thought of the carebears cake and will be hard but muchly appreciated.
Believe me when I tell you that you are not "reminding" them of their child's death; it's all too real and painful for them. What families are most afraid of is that people won't remember their child. So while others are not mentioning the child, not acknowledging the funny, smart, incredibly cute things the child did, families are in even deeper grief because it seems their child has been forgotten and not touched the lives of others. They want their child's name mentioned, they want people to call them on the child's birthday to say they're being thought of and to send cards or acknowledgements on special days or holidays.
That is so true. The funeral for my cousin his partner and two baby girls and his partners wifes nephew in the eulogy it was said don't talk in hushed tones, speak up loudly and talk with a smile the joy they brought to your life.
I love the the thought of the carebears cake and will be hard but muchly appreciated.
I didnt read all the responses.. but you really need to do this... I lost my 2 1/2 year old niece to luekemia 4 years ago and I know that if we were in this situation the cake would have been something we would have wanted to... I think someone posted adding something like a shooting star or an angel looking down... I agree... this would be a very nice touch...
It is a very sad time.. but I know that this little girl is up there looking down with my niece... you wouldnt believe the things that have happened since she has been gone... made me believe in angels!!!
I have to send to you my saddness for all of you. I also need to tell you that, it is a wonderful thing that a cake can do, is to bring what little joy a very sad situation. This will help everyone who is involved with this very heart heavy situation. So, making this will help lift some of the sorrow even if it is a brief moment in time.
I am astonished right now! My little angel must've seen me this morning. The little girl always asked her Mom why no one ever said the starlings<a bird> were pretty and sweet like all the other birds. Well they arent as pretty or sing so well so they get over looked sometimes. So she would set out food for "her" birds as she used to say. Well as I was preparing some cake batter for baking I look up and my whole front yard in front of my kitchen is covered with the little starlings!!!! 
So I ran out and just threw a whole loaf of bread to them!!! 
Made me feel a little stronger, kinda nuts I guess. But what ever gets you through the day right?
Oh my goodness! You'll have me feeding those darn starlings, too. Those birds appearing were for a reason......... Good luck with the whole situation this week. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane
I would be honored to do the cake.
God bless the family.
Oh my gosh!!! My heart is breaking for this family & for you. This has obviously affected you very deeply - how could it not?!? What an honor for you to be able to do this for the family. I totally agree w/Susan123, you won't be reminding them of their child's death - it's already on their minds every second of every day right now. If anything, you'll be helping them to get through this horribly painful time. As a parent who had to "give a child back," I know how important it is for this family to keep her memory alive and well. They want to celebrate her precious little life and want others to be able to do the same. Whether you realize it or not, doing this cake for the family will bring them so much comfort and will be a bright spot during a very dark time. This is something they will remember always - it's almost like this cake is a part of their little one because it is something she wanted. Good luck. We all know you're putting your heart & soul into it. Please post pics so we can see your finished tribute to this little angel.
I'm so sad and can't quit crying, I have had cancer touch my family and friends too, and know how devistating this can be, especially a child, but be strong, and do the cake, just like she would have wanted, and feel honored to do this for her.
What a truly sad story! I love the idea that Grandma wants her to have her cake - that's the sweetest! I'm sitting here, tears running down my face thinking of the little girl, the cake, and then the starlings in your yard - she's definitely watching you. I say - go all out - do it like she's going to be the one eating it, because she'll see it, and know how much love went in to it! Up until a few years ago, I wasn't sure what I believed and what my feelings were - but now, I belive that God has a plan for us, and for some, his plan is to take some way before we're ready, but he knows best. She's sitting with God, holding several starlings, smiling down on everyone.
trying to dry my eyes and type, how sad and heartbreaking, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and her family. I think Susan123 summed it up, and that is truely how we feel about our loses.
And you said it best with " it's not just cake", no this time your whole heart and soul will be in this cake. You will never forget this one either. I bet it will be one of your best creations and oneday be your favorite too.
I know it will be hard to deliver when the time comes, but remember all of us here at CC are holding you up in our prayers and giving you strength.
Oh how sad!!!! I think you should go with your original plan for the cake. It is to celebrate her life and the things she loved so much. If she loved Carebears, then so it should be. Can you make an Angel Carebear? Her family definately wants to celebrate this young girls life and you have been asked to make that happen.
I'll keep her family in my prayers and pray for your strength to make this cake for a sweet sweet little Angel.
Amy
well the cake layers are baked and waiting on me. I have made 4 batches of butter cream to tort and fill and crumb coat. The layers are double layers of chocolate mudcakes 6,9,12 inches.
Now I am getting nervous. They are in an odd shape and I have to level them perfectly and fill and coat well as they have to be covered in white chocolate fondant! I am a nervous wreck I'll not be able to cover this shape well.
I have only had to cover ovals and round pan cakes before. 
But I will just go for it and do my best! Cross your fingers and say a little prayer for me.
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Here it is!!!!
The mom asked it be done for delivery tomorrow as they had family leaving for out of town who wanted to see it first so I just delivered it.
We all cried and just smiled and laughed.
I am so over wrought with emotion right now!
I am breathless over the amazing job you did, being over wrought with grief...........the family will never forget this wonderful gesture..............it turned out great! My condolences to you and the family...........hat's off to you for a wonderful job!!!
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