My precious daughter,
you came into my life
and taught me so many
wonderful and beautiful things
as you grew.
And though I held you
in my arms,
you held my hope for tomorrow
in yours,
making my life and
my dreams worthwhile.
Simply by being you,
you made each day meaningful,
opening my heart
to its fullest capacity to love
and to appreciate being alive.
And I want you to know
how much I love you.