Kimmy

Today is my best friends birthday. My daughter Reece is named after her, her full name is Kimberly Reece, but we of course call her by her middle name. If you've ever seen the movie P.S. I Love You there is a deleted scene that talks about the first best friend you had after being an adult and actually getting to choose your friends. Kimmy was that to me. She helped me see that it was okay to be me, that I didn't have to hide away who I really was. I was so lucky to have had her in my life, if only for a short time. Sadly, Kimmy passed away a year before I got pregnant. I don't know who wanted a child for me more, me or her. I like to think that she took care of Reece in heaven and was with her before she came down to me. She used to give me cards just randomly, with little notes in them. I still find them from time to time and they make me smile. I miss you everyday. Love you and Happy Birthday!