........Happy Birthday to my Baby Girl.....Caitlin

i can't believe that my baby girl, Caitlin is 16 today.

i glance backward and wonder how its even possible that 16 years have gone by.

they went too fast. i want to go back. i want more time

i need more time

there are things i still want to teach her

there are still so many things i need to get through her head

and 2 more years is not enough time...

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she's my baby. my 3rd child. my last child.

it can't even be possible that she will be considered an adult in 2 years....she still has so many lessons yet to learn...like all people can't be trusted just because they look at you and talk in a sweet voice
that the world can be cruel and heartless
not to get  discouraged and to carry on, chalk it up as a lesson learned
and forgive yourself...
always forgive yourself and move forward...
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always remember that no matter how bad things get there is a light at the end of the tunnel
and God loves you...
God is always available for you all you have to do is talk to him...
it's the most important of any relationship you will ever have
he'll stand by you and carry you when no one else will....
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your family is more important that anyone
but remember we are not perfect either
but we love you and will always be here for you when no one else will
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be kind
always show compassion to everyone even if they don't deserve it
it will make you feel better
we never know what burden God has placed upon them...
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always forgive
as God forgives you when you repent.
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the world is big and its easy to get lost
don't let it overwhelm you
look for the simple things in life
and find a passion
something that fills your soul with joy
that you can turn to in times of trouble...

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we love you baby girl
please slow down and don't try to grow up so fast.
Mommy
XOXO