Dear Hayley,
Today is your 22nd birthday. That just doesn't seem possible as I clearly remember our first night together with the rain on the hospital windows and the thunder, the sweet rare sound of thunder! And now you are this wonderful young woman just about ready to take on the future with the brightness of the lightening that long ago evening.
You are amazing. I know that every mom says that about every daughter, but you are truly amazing. Sure, you are cute and funny. You have a wonderful and beautiful smile (Smile Orthodontics says Happy Birthday). But that is not what makes you so special, it is your great big heart. I am amazed by the great efforts you take to make everyone feel special. Watching you work one afternoon was such a treat! Your care and attention to the bride-to-be was impressive. It is no wonder that people rave about you. Every bride must feel like a princess after an afternoon with you.
You are so funny. All of your life you have made me laugh. From your early days of make believe dressing up as Girl or Snow White or Witch (have a bite?) to your dress up days with Kat and Mary as Christmas elves, garage band or whatever else it was the three of you did, you made me laugh.
You are sweet. There is a no toothed can't hit the litter box weirdo that has a wonderful life because of you. You and Brett have given Small Cat a life that is warm and loving. There is a long line of furry friends that have benefited from your fleece blankets and movie marathons.
You are generous. Saved a sister's life and have already offered up a kidney or hunk of liver, if needed. But that is not where your generosity begins or ends. Your generous heart shines through all of the time.
You are all grown up with your own goals and plans but you will never stop being my girl, my Snow White, my witch. I am so proud. You will be wonderful!
I love you,
Mom
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