As we celebrate your tenth birthday tonight I am reminded how delicate time can be. I’ve watched you grow into a sweet and kind little girl who is a lover of life, animals, bow hunting and all things sunny. There is no other little girl quit like you and there’s no little girl I could ever love as much as you.

You are loved. Massively. Ferociously. Unconditionally. The Universe is totally freaking out about how awesome you are. It’s got you wrapped in a warm gorilla hug of adoration. It wants to give you everything you desire. It wants you to be happy. It wants you to see what it sees in you. So laugh always and always remember where you came from. This Village you’re surrounded by will always be here to pick you up, dust you off and kiss your cheek before sending you back into this world.

Always fly with your own wings, my sweet Ava.