My sweet child, I loved you long before you were born. Your anticipated arrival brought me a joy beyond my belief. You never cried when you entered this world, you just gave a contented smile which warmed my heart. You were like an open vessel into which I poured my love until it overflowed. . . My heart was singing with praise and divine gratefulness that you were born in the best of health with all your little fingers and toes where they belonged. Through years of ballet classes to the contrast of becoming a brown belt in Karate. . . I have delighted in watching you grow into the lovely woman you are today. Serving your country in the armed forces as a nurse has been a great source of pride, that you chose a profession to help heal others in need. Yes, my heart continues to sing, and is overflowing with love. *Dedicated to my daughter Jennifer