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Oct 12, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

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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Thank you!!

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

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

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Oct 12, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

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

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Oct 12, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

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

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Thank you, Laura!

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Oct 12, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

Happy Anniversary of becoming her Mom!

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It's a pretty special one!

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Oct 12, 2021Liked by Katie Hawkins-Gaar

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

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Right back atcha, friend. Thank you!

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