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- I prayed for you my whole life. I knew from 12 years old what your name would be, what I wanted you to be like, and you were everything I dreamed of and more. (2/16/23)
- I tried really hard to do my best by you. I am not even close to being the perfect mom, but I love you with every fiber of my being and I will go to the ends of the Earth just to make sure you are happy and know you are loved. (2/16/23)
- I'm so proud of you...so VERY proud of you. You are an amazing person! At just 6 years old (almost 7) you are so smart, so talented, soooo loving, beautiful, and you have the kindest heart of anyone I have ever met. It's so beautiful that I am crying right now just writing this because I can't ever express how much that kind heart has saved my life again and again. (2/16/23)
- I am so impressed with your artistic ability. You draw extremely well. I always hoped for a child that was artistic but you far surpassed my expectations. You draw amazing for a 6 year old, much better than I did at your age. You draw better than a lot of adults even. I save everything you create. (2/16/23)
- You have a really beautiful singing voice. You come up with the craziest, most ridiculous songs, but when you sing them they sound so pretty. (2/16/23)
- I am in love with the little cluster of freckles on you nose and cheeks, they are so cute. (2/16/23)
- Your eyes are so pretty, they are like a grey/blue mix, but they change and sometimes are more blue, or all grey, or bluish grey with a yellowish ring around the pupil...just stunning. (2/16/23)
- You are perfect just the way you are. Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you have to change the way you look or act to fit some mold of what society thinks is beautiful or special. (2/16/23)
- You are ENOUGH...just as you are. (2/16/23)
- When you are older and have a boyfriend or husband, don't lose yourself in him. Don't forget who you are, don't give up your hobbies or interests, don't give up friends, don't spend every single free moment with him. You can love someone and share your life with them without letting their life completely become your life. Don't let your life revolve around him, you're the sun, baby girl, not him. I am speaking from experience, learn from my mistakes. (2/16/23)
- I encourage you to always keep a journal/diary. You know mommy has always tried to get my thoughts on paper...preserve memories, because we experience so much in our lives it is so easy to forget those small moments that bring us joy. Journal about the good times, but also journal about your struggles and what you did to get through them. You will be able to see your strength through your journey. I will do everything in my ability to never snoop...but might cave if I think you are in danger and not confiding in me. (2/16/23)
- You can ALWAYS tell me anything. I won't guarantee that I won't get mad, I probably will, but I promise you that when the dust settles I will still be here in your corner and will help you through anything. And I mean you can tell me anything...if you are doing bad in school, if you are having sex, if you get pregnant while young, if you have a boyfriend/husband that isn't treating you right...there is nothing that you do that will ever make me love you any less or would ever make me turn my back on you. (2/16/23)
- You can ALWAYS come home. I don't care of you are 20...or 40 with a bunch of kids of your own. You can always come back home if you need to. Never stay with someone who doesn't treat you well, never stress about not knowing where you are gonna go. Wherever I live will always be a safe space for you. (2/16/23)
- Don't be like me and let fears keep you from trying or experiencing new things. I let my fears cripple me out of having an exciting life. Dare to try new things. (2/16/23)
- If you had been a boy we were going to name you Gavin Ethan McCoy. (2/16/23)
- My due date was supposed to be May 23, 2016...so that was supposed to be your birthday but you came early. (2/16/23)
- Save your money so you always have some to fall back on when times get tough. (2/16/23)
- Even at 6 years old you take FOREVER in the bathroom, I can't even imagine how long you are going to take when you are 16. (2/17/23)
- You come from families that have a tendency towards addiction so I would strongly suggest that you NEVER drink alcohol, do drugs, or smoke cigarettes. My side of the family struggles with alcoholism that has claimed some of their lives, and your father struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. I have never done any of those things because I have learned from the mistakes of others. People learn from them as well. (2/25/23)
- It is important to have a life/work balance. When you were a baby and I was raising you on my own I had no choice but to work and you were in daycare for many hours. We would have very few hours after work to spend together before it was bedtime and I hated that. Presently I am a stay at home mom while you are in school but we have more time together before either of us are exhausted. I am trying to find a remote job so I can still be here for you and not have to sacrifice our time together. (2/25/23)
- Think long and hard about what you want to study in college and study something practical that even if you change careers you can use your degree to get a job easily. Study something like computers or business management. (2/25/23)
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