Heathers 39th Birthday

Details: Created: Friday, 21 June 2024 16:59; Written by Lucy Kirkby

Happy 39th Birthday to my sweet Heather! So hard to believe that my oldest girl would be 39 years old today. I am wearing my purple bow pinned to my shirt, I listened to Drops of Jupiter, and said Happy Birthday at exactly 5:19 am. How I wish I could have said it to my beautiful daughter while embracing her in a tight hug. I know in my heart that she heard me talking to her this morning, and every time I speak to her.

I am at the coast attending a work conference. I look out at the water and remember being at the coast with my Heather many times and how much she enjoyed it. A lot of great memories.

I went to a restaurant for lunch by myself. The total of my bill was $20.07. I didn’t think anything of it until Joel reminded me of what year you left us to go to Heaven. It was 2007. A sign that my girl is here with me? I like to think so.

To my Heather Girl Girl,

I am wishing you a heavenly birthday my sweet Angel.Your presence may be missed, but your love and light continue to guide us. We celebrate the beautiful soul you were and the joy you brought into our lives. You are so deeply missed, but your spirit lives on in our hearts.

I wish I could have celebrated with you. I can’t even put into words how much I miss you. You left footprints of love and kindness everywhere.

Your sister, Bonnie is expecting her first baby, your niece. You loved babies. I know that you would be sharing in Bonnie’s excitement and joy of this new adventure in her life. You would be a loving, fun Aunt that would spoil your niece in spite of anything Bonnie said.

Your youngest sister, Arin will turn 21 on July 1st. You only had three years with her. She has grown into a beautiful young lady.

Please continue to keep watch over us, especially your little sisters. Keep sending your “signs” to help remind us that you are near. Know that you are never, ever forgotten, and live on in our hearts. Joel, Bonnie, Arin and I will keep reminiscing and telling our “Heather” stories. You touched a lot of lives, my sweet girl in your short 21 years on this earth.

I plan to walk along the water’s shore tonight, look to the sky and know that you are here with me. (“When I look to the sky, something tells me that you are here with me” taken from the song, When I Look to the Sky, by Train)

I love you my beautiful Heather, my girl girl. I was truly blessed to be your Mom. So, Happy Birthday in Heaven! 💜

With so much love,

Mom