Ashley by Diane

To my baby Ashley girl.

Midge you were the best. You gave me almost 16 years of your beautiful life including the last two after your brother Apollo (Bud) left in January 2000. You filled my heart with joy even as you became older and things became more difficult for you. I never minded baking you your special chicken breast and feeding you by fork (!). I never minded picking you up to carry you up and down the stairs and while I did occasionally mind being awakened every hour throughout the night I would do it again for a million nights if you were only still here with me.

I always wanted to protect you and up until the very end I think I did. I will be forever saddened that I wasn’t there in your final moments. I love you so much. Thank you for all the joy and love you gave me all these years. My heart will never heal as you were and are my very special baby and I cannot imagine how I will live my life without you. I trust you and Bud are frolicking in good health at Rainbow Bridge and that he will guide you and help you with your transition. I may not see you soon but I welcome the day when we’re all together again.

I’ll love you forever
my baby girl.

Mom