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My youngest daughter Katie was born 28 years ago at 5:29 AM. She weighed 8 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 23 inches long. She had little red curls and green eyes.
As Katie grew she was best friends with her sister, Amanda. They went everywhere together, did everything together and more than anything loved each other deeply.
Katie was a happy child. I enjoyed her sense of humor, her quick smile and her silly little giggle and the dimples she had in her cheeks! They somehow suited her red curls and green eyes, making her look a bit like an elf!
I was lucky to have her in my life for 6 1/2 years. Yes, it should have been more, many, many, more, but I am grateful for the time we had and for the love we shared.
So, today on her birthday I will think of her with love, and yes, an ache too. Until the day when God reunites us, our love will remain, somehow frozen in time.
She looked so much like you in the last few pics in the slideshow.
I’ll keep you in my thoughts.
Happy Birthday Katie. Maribeth, may you and Amanda and Bob too, be surrounded with all of the wonderful memories of your sweet little girl, on her birthday and everyday. The slide show is amazing, thank God for photos. Love, Michele
Such beautiful pictures…
What a beautiful slide show…she was a beautiful little girl and how lucky to have had 6 1/2 years with her!
So incredibly cute…but then I’m partial to redheads. In her kindergarten pic…she looks so much like Janet it’s not funny.
I’m so sorry sweetie. So sorry she’s not here with you.
Hugs.
♥Pam
As you know, my heart aches with you and for you. She was an exquisite child, forever treasured by all who came in contact with her. Love to you at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you today Maribeth. Enjoy your memories
Amazing slide show. I love it so much! Great Job!
Just think of the wonderful reunion we will all have with Katie. I miss her so!
Hi Mom,
Hard to believe that Katie would have been 28 years old today…. The slide show did come out great. I too miss Katie so much, and wish that we could all celebrate her birthday together. Instead, we can all think of her with love, and think of each other with support and strength.
Here’s to Katie…. Happy Birthday up there! Hope you are having a good old party with Gramma Honey, Pappa Fred, “Uncle” Betty, Papa Bobby, etc.!
Look at the love all around you today, Mom, from your pets, from Jack, from me, and from all these people who post on your board! 🙂
Love,
Mandy
xoxo
That little girl sure did love to smile!!! I miss her, too and I’ll think of her (and you) with much love today 🙂
hugs
Janet
Such a beautiful little girl!! do angels grow older in heaven?
hugs to you…
Such beautiful girls – happy birthday to Katie, wherever she is.
i clicked over here from Beth’s site.
beautiful slideshow. this really hits home to me since Katie and I would have been the same age.
sending you hugs..today…and every day!
Dearest Maribeth,
I know Katie is in your heart and soul and you never will forget the wonderful time you have had together with her. It would be so nice to have her here and celebrate her birthday with her in person. I send you a lot of hugs my dearest sister and friend. I am with you in my thoughts.
Love Uschi
PS: The slide show is wonderful!!!!
What a darling girl! I hope you are enjoying lovely memories of her, and not hurting too much today.
Maribeth – Happy Birthday to Katie. She was a lovely girl.
Beautiful girls. You must miss her enormously–she looks like such cheerful and happy girl in the photos.
My heart goes out to you. The pictures are wonderful.
What a wonderful way to remember Katie today. Those are some beautiful photos of a beautiful girl. Sending warm hugs your way.
Oh honey. I’m so sorry. She’s a beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Both of your girls are beyong beautiful. Breathtaking really. Big hugs and prayers being sent to you. My heart hurts just thinking about it.
I love the orphan Annie dresses! The 5 year old girl in me is very jealous 🙂
Big hugs to you today as you remember your beautiful Katie on her birthday.
What a beautiful little girl – how terrible that you lost her but how wonderful that you had her.
Found you through Beth’s blog. Happy Birthday to Katie. The slide show was great. You have such beautiful daughters. Sorry Katie can’t be here to celebrate her special day with you but I am sure she is watching over you. Looks like you are blessed by many who love you and are there for you.
Blessings,
Trish
Beautiful slide show Maribeth, just beautiful. 🙂 *hugs*
I came over here from Beth’s blog as well. I don’t know you, but I wish I could upload a hug for you.
She was so beautiful. I’m so sorry she’s not with you. So very sorry. *Warm hug* Happy birthday.
I will echo some of the things that have already been said here…. she is beautiful! When we lose someone we love, part of the loss never leaves us. I am so humbled at your openness to show the world how much you love and miss your baby.
You will be in my prayers today. Thank you
Heading upstairs to hug my 6 year old extra tight…Happy Birthday, Katie.
I’m so sorry Katie isn’t here to celebrate with. I’m going upstairs right now to watch my own six-and-a-half-year-old daughter sleep.
Lovely pictures, lovely girls.
With much love and hugs I send you warm thoughts and prayers today. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful girl! ((((hugs))))
The slide show is very beautiful! I remember reading your story about her several months ago. Thank You for sharing her with us.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Katie.
I realize that she is my age, we would have been in the same grade. I know how much I love my mother, I don’t tell her enough. I hope Katie gets a message to you today.
What a loving tribute to such a beautiful red headed baby girl. Both your girls are beautiful.
Many hugs.
I came over from Beth’s site, too. Such a beautiful slideshow. So sorry for your loss, Maribeth.
I had my wonderful son Michael for 15 years. I will think about your daughter and my son today. Actually, as you know, it’s an everyday occurrence.
Cas
i have a 28 year old sister named katie. much love to you and happy birthday to your katie.
She is such a smiling cute little elf!! Thank you for sharing that wonderful slide show Maribeth.
I love the picture with you and her and the dog all snuggling, and her and Mandy in the red dresses and the one of you three together with Mandy in a crown/tiara!
What a beautiful slide show. And what a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing this with us.