Today, we celebrated J's 11th birthday (it's actually on 9/11) in "cat-themed style". It was really nice that the people here today have cared about J for many years, this party was not someone else's where her presence was an after-thought, where guests didn't bring her so much as a card. Most importantly, it was a family event where her siblings were included. They all love her. Her extended family was invited. But, you know what, today our friends definitely made her forget about others' absences.
We had a room of people who really care and love her, and who have actively supported our family for years. They are the ones who bothered to care when things started getting rocky. They are not fairweather friends or family. They are the real deal; the ones who have never ever let the kids (or me) down. Happy Birthday, my beautiful daughter. It was wonderful to see you smile all day. (And a huge thank you to the many friends from near and far who sent birthday cards).
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