Happy Birthday, Laura!

Although I have known you since before you were born,

Somehow, you still continue to amaze me.

I have watched you go through change after change,

And I have seen you navigate through some pretty rough times

with your heart as your compass and your strong, resilient spirit

to carry you through.

Simply put, I could not be prouder of you.

You have grown from an adorable girl

into a most remarkable woman.

A woman I admire, love and respect more every day.

When I held you as a baby,

I knew you were special.

When I see you as a woman,

I realize just how special.

More so than I ever could have imagined.

Happy Birthday, my daughter!

I love you very, very much!

Love,

Mom