by Dennis Augustine
Today our hearts are traveling across the miles to the "Happiest Place on Earth." While Cecile and I are here on the West Coast and couldn't be there to observe the celebration in person, we are with you all in spirit as our wonderful great-niece, Zaila, marks her 15th birthday!
It brings us such joy to know Zaila is surrounded by the deepest love, exploring the park (her happy place for years) with a dear friend Valentina who also lost a parent at an early age, her uncles Jake and Joey and grandparents — my sister Josie and brother-in-law Joe McAllister. Having helped raise her, they share a bond that is truly a beautiful remarkable testament to family.
Tomorrow, December 28, carries a special weight in our hearts, as we remember our late beloved niece, Selina, who passed away on Zaila’s birthday two years ago. I still vividly remember the last time I spoke to her; Cecile and I were vacationing in Maui shortly before she passed. We know she is watching over this magical celebration today, present in every smile and every hug.
Happy 15th Birthday, Zaila! You are a light in all of our lives.
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