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Emily's avatar

Overwhelmed with tears reading this. What a beautiful way to honor yourself writing this letter. Happy Birthday to the little one and many blessing to you & Billy. <3

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you!!

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Kevin Maguire's avatar

This was beautiful. Happy birthday to your little girl, and congratulations to you.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Kevin! As you know, that first birthday is a real milestone!

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Janet Webster's avatar

Oh! And I hope you tell yourself how strong you are and how by sharing your story is helping so many others... What a beautiful post! Happy Birthday #1 to your beautiful baby girl and Happy 'birth' day to a courageous mamma 💖💖

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Janet! You're a courageous mama, too.

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Laura W.'s avatar

Omg wonderful post. I'm in tears. Happy birthday to you, and many more! Xoxo.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Laura!

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Sheeby's avatar

Happy Anniversary of becoming her Mom!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

It's a pretty special one!

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Sarah Page's avatar

You're pretty amazing too. Congrats to one year of motherhood and happy birthday to your little girl! <3

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Right back atcha, friend. Thank you!

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