Happy 18th birthday my baby girl. Oh how I had hoped you would make it to this day. You got so close though. I’m so proud of you.
I was sad when I woke up today, thinking too much of your final days. But your birthday shouldn’t be a sad day even though I wish you were here with me. So instead I have attempted to celebrate your life.
How?
I dug out old photos of you from the days before we had digital cameras, scanned them, and uploaded them to a new album here. Going through the pictures was bittersweet. I cried and smiled and laughed, remembering your quirks and totally enveloping cuteness.
Thank you once again, my angel, for being such a huge part of my life for so long. I will never ever stop loving you.