She's TWO today!! Happy Birthday, Daddy's Girl.

My niece was only 7 months old when she lost her Father. She won't get the chance to grow up creating memories with her dad... but those of us who knew him personally, whose lives he touched, we have memories of him. Memories that we can share with her, so that one day, she can get to know just a piece of the man her father was, through the memories and experiences each of you, had with him. If you knew my brother, if you loved my brother, even if you just met him in passing... I would deeply appreciate if you can share who he was to you, what you remember of him, your favorite memory... anything that my niece can read in the years to come, to help her remember James Wickliffe, her Father.











It is my hope to gather these memories for her and to make them into a book for her. A book that I can give her when she is older, that she can have and keep for the rest of her life. If you have any photos of my brother, I'd love it if you'd share those as well. You can email them to curlybynature83@gmail.com.
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Thank you, in advance.



 

Two years ago, today, we were at the hospital. Alex, in labor, saying CRAZY things (smile), you (maybe also in labor, lol) trying to hold yourself together, not quite sure WHAT to do, and me thinking, "Wow, it IS just as hard for the people NOT in labor, as it is for the mommy!", the doctor telling us ALL to calm down, "and breathe".

We knew this little life was on the way, I don't think any of us knew how much of an impact she would make on our hearts. I remember seeing the tears water up in your eyes, as you laid eyes on your daughter... your daughter. I can only imagine all the thoughts that were going through your mind. I remember the way you held her... you were so delicate with her. She was so tiny in your arms... Daddy's little girl. Seeing you with her, made my heart melt.


As much as I have worried in life (as big sisters do) about you, from the moment she was born, I knew I would never have to worry about the kind of father you would be. You were the best, babe. You loved your little girl, and she knew it. I know you had so many plans and dreams for her, and I want you to know I will always be here for her and try my best to help in ANY way I can to make sure ALL of them come true.


There's so much I want to tell you; I know I haven't written in a while - later though. Today is all about Sonya. She's such an amazing little girl - you did good babe. As we wish her "Happy Birthday" today, I am thankful to you, for leaving with us such a special gift. We shall forever cherish her and shower her with love.

I love you Little Brother, with every ounce of my being. I miss you more than words could EVER express. So many thoughts are going through my mind... all of you. I'm imagining how the two of you would have spent this day... I'm imaging her little hand in yours. Daddy's little girl.

 

Happy Birthday, Niecey. I love you. Daddy loves you. And big cuzzy loves and misses you, too! She can't wait to see you again. Hopefully, we'll be seeing you real soon. Xoxoxo.

Happy Birthday to the BEST GIFT ever!!! You are loved, Sonya Marie, by SO many - but most of all, by Daddy (okay, I'm sure Mommy loves you lots too, we'll call it a tie). Although you and Daddy didn't have much time, you had so much love, and love never dies.

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, endures all things...

                                   Love never fails. "

1 Corinthians 13:4-8