Happy birthday! Your daddy and I miss you so much! You probably don't understand why we aren't there with you...and I hope one day you do understand that we never ever walked away from you...I hope one day you know the truth of why everything happened like it did. And I hope you aren't mad at daddy...he fought so hard to keep you here. And don't blame your mommy... I honestly believe she thought she was doing the right thing by taking you away. They both love you so much. And I love you too. I hope one day this all works out...I keep on hoping for something. Anything. A letter....a phone call...a visit...

If I could talk to you, I'd tell you that your daddy talks about you all the time...he even has your hello kitty pillow in our room still! We have a collage of all your artwork and drawings in our room, right next to that picture of you and daddy on the tower. You remember that day? You were so excited to be up so high! Your toys are still here. Your panda misses your cuddles. Your guitar is getting rusty...it needs you to come play it. I miss our girl time. I haven't had my munchkin to do hair and nails with! I bet your hair is soooooo long now...are you still wanting to grow it out like Rapunzel? I hope so.

Well baby girl, I just wanted to be able to say that I love you very very much. Even if I can't tell that to you. Happy birthday little weirdo. I hope it's a good day for you. If I could I'd wrap you up in a squeeze tight hug and give you lots of chipmunk kisses. Are those still a thing, or are you too big for that now? God. My heart is breaking. You're such a big girl.

I love you. We all do.

Love,

Mavis and Daddy