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A Letter to My Daughter

My dear, sweet, Abby Joy,

What. A. Year!  This time last year, we honestly weren't sure if you would be here for your 8th birthday.  What a mighty God we have who has healed you and allowed you to flourish in the last 6 months!!  You have come such a long way, and we are so grateful.

While you started out your 7th year a bit rough and pretty limited in what you could do, in April you returned to school and were able to finally join your 1st grade class in person! 




You finished out the year LOVING every second of school, and then started the summer with an amazing trip to Alaska! 

Your favorite memories of the trip a meeting the sled dog puppies and going to Kids Club on the ship.

We had an awesome summer and played so hard!  You participated in a theater camp and a camp through Therapeutic Recreation.  It was so good to see you playing again.





Your second grade year has started out great and you are loving your teacher.  Of course, your awesome one-on-one is by your side every step of the way!  We sure do love Mrs. D.!

This year, you are taking dance lessons, piano lessons, and swim lessons!  You are busy and loving it!  We have been amazed at how well you are doing with your swimming, and so quickly!  You haven't had much of a chance to get in the water with all of your surgeries, so we are thankful you are enjoying yourself.


Thankfully, you have had a nice break from surgeries to allow your body to heal and recover from all of the trauma it had.  While you still don't enjoy the blood work you have to get, we are so thankful that the infections have stayed away!

I am so proud to call you my daughter and am amazed that God chose me to be your mom.  My favorite thing about you is your laugh.  It is pure and without restraint, and oh, so contagious!!  You love fiercely and aren't afraid to show it.  Despite the challenges you have had, you truly are a joyful little girl.  I am so thankful for your life!

8 is going to be GREAT!  I love you, Sweetness!

Love,
Momma


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