Happy 49th Birthday Karen

By Shelly Godwin for Karen on what would have been her 44th birthday today [in 2013]:

“I wish you were here today Even for just a little while So I could say happy birthday and see you bealful smile

The only gifts today will be The gifts you left behind The laughter, joy and happiness Precious memories… the best kind.

Today I'll do my very best To try and find a happy place.. Struggling to hide my heavy heart And the tears on my face

I'll set quietly and look at your picture Thinking of you with love I hope you're doing OK In heaven up above. May the angeis hoid you close And sing you a happy song…

And I'll sending wishes to you Today and all year long

Happy birthday.”