Saturday, April 9, 2011

A Birthday Letter From Mom



Milly and Shelby,
I am so excited that today is your birthday... excited and a little sad. I cannot believe that it has been four whole years since you were born and almost four years since I first met you. I remember the day you came home to us. You were so tiny and precious. You were scared and shaking, but over the first few days you grew to love us and trust us. It was love at first sight for us. I remember when your Dad came home from work and saw you for the first time. The smile on his face was priceless and watching you waddle up through the front yard toward him is one of my favorite memories of you.
The day you came into our lives you became part of our family and you became our top priority. That has not changed. That will never change. You will never know loneliness or neglect. You will never do without what you need and, I pray, you will never go without your wants being fulfilled. The two of you have my heart and my promise that you will always have the best and will always be treated with love and respect.
You have taught me so much. You made me grow up and put you before myself. You showed me that making choices that affect others require lots of thought and sometimes require sacrifices. You showed me that I can love someone so much that it makes my heart hurt and that even when I am pushed to the extreme in patience, I can still react with love. You have taught me that even though I love to spend money on shoes, clothes, and going out to eat, if you need something there is no question that is what my money will go to paying. You taught me what it is like to wish with all my heart that the pain someone else was experiencing could be my own. You taught me how fast my heart can race when you escape the fence and how relieved I can feel when I have you back in my arms again. You have made me a better person. You have opened my eyes, my heart, and even my wallet.
You are amazing. I thank God for sending you to us. I pray every day that you will be happy, healthy, and safe. I love you, my MilShelb. I love you more than you will ever know.

Happy 4th Birthday... and here's to many, many more happy birthdays to come.
Love,
Mommy




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12 comments:

  1. Frankie Furter and ErnieApril 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Dear Milly and Shelby, I hope you SAVE and TREASURE this letter from your mom. It is the mostest BEAUTIFUL thingy I have EVER read!!!

    I was gonna wish you... HAPPY BIRFDAY.. butt I guess you already Have Had the mostest HAPPY DAY EVER... after reading this Birfday Letter.
    SOOOOO I am just gonna say... HAVE MANY MORE OF THEM MY FURENDS!!!!

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  2. LorenzaApril 9, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Happy Birthday Milli and Shelby!
    Your mom wrote a beautiful letter for you!
    I am sure you two are having a pawesome day!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  3. the booker manApril 9, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    awwww, miss milly and miss shelby, your mama loves you oodles 'n gobs!! what a sweet letter!!
    happy happy happy birthday, ladies, and like your mama said, here's to 50 gazillion more! :)

    *woof*
    the booker man

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  4. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomApril 9, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Ok's...Mom is a snifflin' again. I must admit dat was da most lovin' precious letter I has ever read. Cherish each odder always.

    Yappy B Day...
    From Amber and Max, da Pack, and Mom

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  5. okApril 10, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    OMG those puppy pictures are so cute I want to squeal! Happy Birthday girls, you are blessed with a wonderful mom and dad!

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  6. Two French BulldogsApril 10, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Happee Birthday kids!! What a special day
    Benny & Lily

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  7. Ruby and PennyApril 10, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Happy 4th Birthday!
    Love Ruby & Penny

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  8. That Girl (Who Smells Like a Horse)April 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Happy Birthday Milly and Shelby! Your mommy loves you so much. You are two lovely little ladies!

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  9. ♥Mona + Prissy + Angel Weenie♥April 10, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    My dearest girls,

    What kind of boyfriend you have. I didn't even know it was your birthday. Please forgive me.
    Mommy cried & cried when she read your Mommy's letter to you. It was so touching.

    Yesterday we went to a cookout at some friends and almost everybody brought a dachshund or two. There was lots of pretty girl doggies there and one of them named Denver kept trying to get me to kiss her but I told her I was already hooked up with the 2 most beauteful ladies in the world.

    Mommy did a Smilebox slide show we would like to send you but we don't have your e-mail address. If ya trust me with it could you send it to me at redricca@dbcglobal.net

    Happy delated birthday my loves........{{{huggies}}}....Weenie

    Sissy andn Mommy say hello too!!

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  10. SandraApril 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Happy Birthday girls! You are most loved and that is very special. Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful day and that you share it with your mom and dad. Paw hugs!

    flash, alven, dottie

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  11. Pup FanApril 10, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful and sweet letter... happy birthday pups! :)

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  12. kalyxcornApril 13, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    SQUEE! I luv your puppy pictures and all the pictures really! happy happy birthday and so many many more! :) b

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