The Sweet 16 of an Angel

I really thought she'd be able to stick around a little while longer. Just enough to have a sweet 16. If she did, today would have been the day. For those of you who don't know, Ava died due to cancer. Today, March 27th, would have been her 16th birthday.

Today, Avery L. Brooklynn was supposed to turn 16. I cried. Today my best friend in the whole wide world was supposed to have her sweet 16. She was supposed to get her first car. It was supposed to be special. Until she lost the battle to cancer. You're amazing, Ava. I know you'll never get to read this, but I love you. And I miss you. I wish you could come back. Life without you is too hard on everyone. Me, Kaelynn, Kyle, Caleb, Drew, Riley... You were a gift from God. But he wanted you back. I'm not surprised why, though. Ava you were perfect and you never saw it in yourself. There is no hate in you. You were smart, beautiful, healthy, lovable, and just perfect in so many more ways. I miss you so much. Is it fun up there? Did you get yourself an angel car? Happy birthday, baby girl, and rest in peace.