Happy Birthday Cassie!

Today would should have been Cassandra's 5th birthday. No doubt she'd be so big, with beautiful hair, chatting up a storm, and generally being the wonderful little kid she always was.

I had to speak in church today and several times I found myself getting so choked up that I knew I wasn't going to be able to. Each time however I took a deep breath and a calming feeling came to me and I was able to do just fine. I like to think Cassie was there with me, putting her hand on my shoulder (or kneecap as the case may be) to let me know everything would be all right.

It's been too long since I was able to hold my little girl, to cradle her in my arms, and tell her how much her daddy loves her.

Happy birthday, Cassie. I love you.