We go early to hear the reading of names and listen for Daddy's name. Later we descend on a ramp to water ponds filled with thousands of roses. We always bring our own flowers and a note to our dad.

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Someday she will understand what she did for us, ... that her birth was a rebirth for us. I'm going to thank her for coming to us at this time.

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The day is a reality check on what's really important. It's a reminder not to sweat the small stuff.

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