“Life is short, even in its longest days.” — John Mellencamp
This daughter of mine turns 17 today. Seventeen … the age that so many songs are written about, Sophie says. … While John Mellencamp wasn’t singing about turning 17, I feel those words so much today.
I am immensely proud of the strong, brave, intelligent, talented and beautiful person Sophie has become. She amazes me with her strength and dedication, and she’s given me more than I ever imagined having.
Happy Birthday, Sophie. I love you and you make me so proud every day. ❤️