My dear Shannon,
Amazing how quickly time passes by. It has taken me a couple days to write this note to you because I miss you terribly and my heart breaks every day that I do not see you and be a part of your life building life long mother daughter memories together. We use to do so much together this time of year especially because your birthday was close to
Halloween.
You turned a sweet 13 on Saturday. Wow. How quickly time passes. You are officially a teenager now. I recall what I thought were those adult like grown-up feelings. It's very exciting. Yet with that comes more responsibility. I know you are growing up to be a very responsible young lady, but with each mile stone you take on more.
Don't rush to grow up so fast. You will someday wish you were child like again.
You are very special Shannon and have overcome so much in you life so far. I can not begin to tell you how proud I am of you. You have over come so many health challenges which I wrote about here if you would like to read it.
Most of all, miss your hugs. Wish I was able to celebrate Halloween today with you and your birthday. We had so much fun dressing up, playing w hair and make up, and coming up with costume ideas and getting the house ready for trick or treaters. We had one of the most decorated houses in our town. Not sure if you remember.
I wish I was able to build more fond memories together. Unfortunately, I have many obstacles in my way preventing me from doing that.
Know this ... I love you ... I miss you ... Me not being being able to see you, put my arms around you and love as any other mother would do is not my choice.
Happy 13th Birthday beautiful girl. Have a wonderful night trick or treating.
Stay safe.
All my love always,
Your mother
