I just wanted to talk to you a moment about your mommy and daddy. I’m sure that you know this, but your parents are amazing people. They are the dictionary definition of strength and courage, the fact that they are able to be as strong as they are after loosing you both amazes me each day. None of us, especially your mommy and daddy, wanted today to be what it is. We are spending your first birthday without you, but leave it to your wonderful parents to be amazing once again and do something positive for those less fortunate in your honor. Their act of kindness today will give these women in need assistance in caring for their children. Coming in contact with your parents may give these women the strength they’re searching for.
Of course today is not anyone’s ideal situation, but girlies you have changed so many people’s lives for the better. Just seeing how everyone came forward to help your family out when you were sick has given me the motivation to help out people when I can. I’ve said it before, but I really do love you like family. I feel just as close to you as I do my nephew. I will always be your ‘Auntie Jess’, your aunt with the best jokes! Blood does not define us as family; our group of friends surrounding you and your mommy and daddy is our little family we have made. My second family 🙂 I love you lots!
P.S. Be looking for a message today; we are going to send you some birthday balloons.
We love you,
Auntie Jess, (Greg and Nathaniel)
Jess – what a beautiful post to Sydney and Carynne…and what beautiful words about Brook and Jake. You and Sonya (and so many others) are such a great support to them…their 'family' is so special to them. Every time Brook talks about you guys to me I can just feel the bond coming through.
Your love and dedication to your friends and especially the girlies is so special. Sonya, too. Thank you for being such a good support to them.
I've been able to be there for Brook in some ways (I lost twins during my 5th month of pregnancy) and I can tell you how much it means to have friends who are there for you, no matter how much you cry or are angry or you smile – to keep reminding you that your children mattered and are remembered. Thank you for being that for them. THank you for being special you.
Hugs.