Today, 27 years ago, I gave birth to my second daughter. Kathleen Alynne. She weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces and was 23 1/2 inches long. The labor was short, 4 1/2 hours and out popped this little being with bright red curls! A total surprise.
She grew into those curls with the greenest of eyes and dimples in both of her chubby cheeks. She had a big heart, an incredible sense of humor and a great love for her family.
I was lucky to share 6 birthdays with her before she was tragically killed at the age of 6 1/2 in a car accident.
I miss her every day, but I know too, that although she is not with me physically, she will always be with me in my heart! So Happy Birthday, my darling Katie!!!
That’s a beautiful post, and big hugs to you. Is that Uncle Betty I spy behind Katie in the last picture?
that was beautiful, Maribeth. thank you for sharing that story. I am so sorry about your loss.
Happy Birthday to Katie and a big HUG to you. That was a great post and man she looks so much like you in those photos, especially the last 2.
Sorry I haven’t been around too much and I just stopped by now. What a beautiful daughter and beautiful post. Lots of hugs to you.
You have such a great attitude darling. Thanks for the inspiration!
You are so brave to even make a post like that. I admire you. Thank you so much for sharing.
I have tears in my eyes and a huge lump in my throat seeing those pictures and thinking about our little girl, Katie! I remember her birth as if it was yesterday. I love you Katie, Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Katie! Big hugs to you and your family!
Hi, Janet sent me….
What a beautiful post about your daughter….Im so sorry – what a terrible tragedy…sending hugs
Here via So the Fish Said… Beautiful post and what a beautiful daughter. Happy Birthday Katie! She is certainly with you. Hugs.
Dear sister and friend Maribeth,
I know every year on 8th of November you remember on the time you were allowed to be with Katie. I know she is looking down from heaven to you and she knows she is in your heart and mind! Happy birthday Katie and all the best to you my dearest friend Maribeth,
Love Uschi
What a very beautiful girl, thank you for sharing her with us.
She lives on through you. I am so sorry for your loss.I have three aunts who lost their children tragically and their strength is amazing to me. God Bless you and your family. Happy Birthday to your angel
This is such a beautiful and inspiring post. Her photos seem so full of sunshine, and I can feel her special spirit.
I understand how hard loss of a child is, and also how you must find strength to move forward in life, never forgetting, and always carrying them in your heart.
Thank you for sharing with us.