'love of my life'
Ashley Cain says his heart is ‘broken beyond repair’ as he grieves daughter Azaylia on Father’s Day
ASHLEY Cain says his heart is "broken beyond repair" as he grieves for his daughter Azaylia on Father's Day.
The devastated dad shared unseen footage of him singing and dancing with the eight-month-old in hospital as she bravely battled leukaemia.
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Ex on the Beach star Ashley told fans he was struggling to cope on what would have been his first Father's Day with his little girl.
He wrote on Instagram alongside the special video: "Last night, I was scrolling through some photos and videos for hours as I couldn’t sleep with today pending...
"One of the things that I miss the most about Azaylia, is our sleepovers at the hospital. The feeling when I woke up next to her in the morning, drew the blinds and seen her beautiful face with that incredible smile was magical. The fact I’d been gifted another day with the love of my life, when no day was promised, was euphoric and indescribable.
"First thing, we used to set the tempo for the rest of the day. It was important to start the day off right with positive vibes, good energy and endless amounts of appreciation.
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"Despite what Azaylia was going through, she would ALWAYS greet me with the most overwhelming energy and stunning smile, which gave me all the strength and courage I needed to fuel my mind, heart and spirits through another day battling by her side.
"Azaylia seemed to be able to lift the spirits of anyone in her presence and especially me because of her sheer strength, great-hearted bravery and beautifully bright aura.
"When I thought I had to be strong for her, it turned out she was the source of my strength. When I thought I needed to be brave for her, she was the reason for my courage. When I thought she needed to see me smiling and positive, she was always my inspiration. And when I thought I needed to give it 100 to fight by her side everyday, she was already giving 120!
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"If I could pick any eight months of my life to relive, it would begin on the 10.08.20.
"Azaylia made the hardest and most devastating time any parent could go through, without question, the BEST days of my life! A time where I’d give up the remaining years of mine in a split second, to experience it with her again.
"Azaylia Diamond Cain - you’re the most amazing daughter any daddy could wish for and I miss you so much.
"Even though my heart is broken beyond repair, I feel incredibly blessed to be your daddy and HONOURED to be lucky enough to to call you my daughter.
"You changed my life, you saved my life and you MADE my life. I LOVE YOU CHAMP - MY HERO!"
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Writing in Azaylia's words, Safiyya said: "Happy first Father’s Day.
"Daddy I may not be here for us to celebrate our special day today on Earth, but please look out for today’s signs to show you that I’m here.
"I’m going to be listening to you all day, and dancing to our special songs.
I am so close to you as always, don’t feel bad daddy I’m here, make me smile like you always do, I love you daddy.
"I am wrapping my love around you endlessly. an unbreakable bond daddy I love you."
She then praised Ashley to give him strength on this tough day.
"I’m So proud of you Ashley, you have been a beautiful daddy to Azaylia, and still are! Your bond together is still so beautiful, you make her proud to have a daddy like you every day.
"Today is emotional, and I’m here for you, you will dance and she will dance with you, you will laugh and she will smile with you, you will sing her fav songs and make her proud that your her daddy.
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"From heaven she watches and points you out with pride to say LOOK that’s my daddy!!! With such a beautiful smile on her face.
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"We will make today special for you. You will spend eternity together one day in paradise, until then Azaylia wraps herself around you so tightly every single day.
"Happy Father’s Day babe I love you."
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