I may be in a “heap” of trouble for this post…lol. But I can’t let this event go by and NOT write about it! My lovely daughter, Skylar, turns 18 tomorrow. A milestone birthday for a special young woman. I don’t know where the time has gone, but it has melted away like a stick of butter on a hot summer day. I cannot imagine my life without her lively, creative and sometimes mischievous free spirit in it. I clearly remember the day I learned that I would be able to adopt her. Having gone through several miscarriages and being told I would not be able to have children was pretty traumatic for me, but this little soul was bound and determined to find me and so she did. We’ve been together since the moment I cut her umbilical cord, at around 5:50 in the morning on August 29, 1996. Our connection began and on it goes.
Whether she’s snuggling with Emmeline……
Playing on the beach with Graham…..
Dressed in her Junior R.O.T.C. finest…..
Or posing for the camera, Skylar is a oner! Our hearts found each other and nothing will ever change that! Happy Birthday to one of the finest people I know. My friend, my pride and joy…..always and forever!
5 Responses
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Marisa Franca @ All Our Way Says:
What a beautiful person. I’ve loved that name ever since I read it in a Sandra Brown book — she spelled it differently but it’s pronounced the same.
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Melissa Says:
I love the name too, Marisa. I wanted to spell if Schuyler, but my family discouraged me since they thought people would mispronounce it. Wish I had done it my way!
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Gwyn Says:
Happy Birthday, Skylar! You are a lovely, charming young woman who is so completely and truly loved. I am so happy for all of you that you have found such a wonderful life.
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Elayne Dubin Says:
For my beautiful Skylar,
I have always known what a special child now young lady you are. You have always been dear to me, I love you very much! Happy birthday (It’s my brother’s birthday too)….
Hugs, Miss Elayne
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Melissa Says:
Elayne, Skylar will be so thrilled with your note. And Gwyn, you are always in my thoughts and I treasure our friendship. We’ll be celebrating big time tomorrow!
