by Gwen Edwards

Created on: March 17, 2010

My Beautiful Daughter

It seems as if it was only yesterday you came into this world

And in that moment, I was changed forever

It was the most amazing thing to ever happen in my life

There you were with your perfect little fingers, perfect little toes and to top it off your perfect little nose

A little part of me, a little part of your mom

A creation of the love we shared

You made my heart soar with hopes, and dreams for your life

It filled me with joy that to know I would be there to watch you grow

It seems as if it was just last night I watched you crawling across the floor,

And then suddenly you were up taking those first shaky steps into my waiting arms

It was Thanksgiving and no one in the world was more thankful than I

To be able to share that moment with you

I watched you grow, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day

You were the world to me, my beautiful little girl

You were a fearless little one,

You would just laugh and squeal in delight when I would throw you high into the air

Only to gently catch you in my loving arms

and it was always more! more! more!

You have always brought happiness to all those you touch

And like a flower that has yet to bloom your greatest beauty lies within

It seems as if it was just this morning I took the training wheels off your little bike, we strapped on your helmet

And you bravely tried to ride on two wheels

I ran beside you holding you up as you gained your balance, and confidence

Before long you were on your way, zipping around the neighborhood on your own

Your smile made my day and to this day it still does!

I remember the day I thought I had lost you, I ran as fast as I could to find you

There you were battered and bruised, but at least you were crying

I thanked God you were alive, I kissed your little head, I have never been more afraid in my life

In that moment I also had never been happier, you were still with me

As you grew, I watched as you run up, and down the soccer fields

Your spirit and determination made me so proud

I remember the mornings waking your sleepy head so you wouldn’t be late for school

And when you got home, I would cook you what you said was the worlds best grilled cheese,

I remember so many things. How could I ever forget

I so cherish these memories

It seems like only this afternoon I told you my darkest secret, and we cried together

You said you understood, you said you loved me no matter

It broke my heart to walk out that door

My heart has never healed from that wound

Things would never be the same again

So forgive me if I cry

I am just so proud of you, and I love you so much

It has been you, and only you that has kept me here

And though you now though no longer need me, you know I am always here for you

So my little angel  spread you wings and fly as high as you can

Live your dreams

And know I will always love you, my beautiful girl.

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