My dear sweet Lucy,

Happy birthday, beautiful baby. As always, you are on my mind and in my every waking thought. Though I am so incredibly sad, and missing you more than mere words could say, I am also strangely comforted. I feel you near me today; your sweet energy is reaching me. Even though you aren’t physically here with us, I know you’re here. I believe that you know us and can feel our love for you. That’s the thing about love, isn’t it? It can be felt, no matter what. I can feel yours.

I had so many hopes and dreams for you, my baby daughter. I wish so much that you were still here, living out a beautiful, long, healthy life. It would have been one of many birthday wishes I’d have had for you today. Even so, I still have wishes for you. I hope that no matter where you are, you feel peace and love. I hope you understand that I’d know you anywhere, because our souls will forever know each other. I wish you could know the impact that your short life has had upon the world around us… I have seen so much evidence of that these past few days. You are a gift.

I’ve been spending a lot of time looking at photos of you and of us today. It’s tough to believe it’s been a whole year since we last held you. Those were the most precious moments of my life, and nothing can ever diminish that, nor the love I have for you. I’ve said it already today, but I would choose YOU again and again. Thank you for choosing me to be your mother; it’s the greatest privilege I’ve ever had. You may be my missing piece, but you are also what completes me. I love you so much, and I am always with you.

Happy Birthday, Lucy.

With All of My Heart,
Mommy

You’re in my heart, always.

Your name in the sand

We love you, Lucy.

Just like the waves will never stop kissing the shore, we will never stop loving you, Lucy.

Mommy and Daddy love you!