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March 13, 2001
Nicole,
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY NICOLE!!!
I just wanted to let you know that noone has forgotten your March 13th Birthday. It is a very sad day now for all of the people who love you. We would like nothing more than to be able to spend your Birthday with you.
We miss you Nicole - there is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you. Please know that we all love you "Bigger than the sky" and that we think about you and pray for you everyday.
I miss my "little sister", I long to hear your voice again - it's been almost 2 years now. I just want to give you a big hug and tell you that I love you. I hope that I will be able to celebrate a Birthday with you again.
Please always remember that I love you Nicole. Your "Big Sister" loves you Bigger than the sky - and that will never change. Remember I always told you if you needed ANYTHING that I would be there for you - that still holds true today and will until the day that I die.
I hope that you are safe and happy.
I love you Nicole - so does Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandma Rose, Dad, Carol, Theresa, Lindsay, Rob everyone who's life you have touched loves you and misses you.
Happy Birthday!
Shannon