This page is dedicated to my niece Calley. She was born on July 5,1999 and my life hasn't been the same since. She has brought into my life so much love, hope, laughter and joy. I will always share a special bond with her, no matter where our paths lead us. I never thought I could love one person so completely as I do with her. I may be 1300 miles away from my "lil peanut" but she is always close in my heart and my memories. I will ALWAYS love you Calley no matter what happens, my love for you is there to draw strength from. I will always be your "Auntie Minah" no matter how old you get. I miss your smiles, the way you laugh and that little twinkle in your eye. I miss you jumping on my bed because you want me to eat breakfast with you... I miss watching "our" shows on Disney... I miss the way you would curl up in my lap, give me a big hug and say "Auntie's sad?" when I would cry. I miss you more than anything I have ever missed before. I can't wait until I get to see you again and hold you in my arms. I LOVE YOU CALLEY!!!!!

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Hallowe'en 2000	Deep In Thought....	At the Beach 2001

This song makes me think of my niece Calley... and to her I dedicate this song...

I Hope You Dance

[Leanne Womack]

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,

You get your fill to eat

But always keep that hunger,

May you never take a single breath for granted,

God forbid love ever leave you empty handed,

I hope you still feel small

When you stand beside the ocean,

Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,

Promise me, that you'll give faith a fighting chance

 And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance . I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,

Never settle for the path of least resistance,

Living might mean taking chances

But they are worth taking,

Loving might be a mistake

But it's worth making,

Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter

When you come close to selling out

Reconsider,

Give the heavens above more

Than just a passing glance,

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance . I hope you dance

I hope you still feel small

When you stand beside the ocean,

Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,

Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance,

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance . I hope you dance

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