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September 15, 2009 // portraits
"The best birthdays are those that haven't arrived yet." - Robert Orben

True or False?

Well in Maggie's case you could argue either way. Today Maggie turns 8. Today the quote is false , today is her best birthday. However, a few  years ago I would have argued true. There was a time when Maggie's health left us with uncertainty about her future. Out of nowhere she was diagnosed with Leukemia.
Today, she is 8, the fastest runner in her class, the most independent 8 year old girl I have met, one of the most unique personalities I know, and the sweetest sneaky smile you could imagine. She is healthy and strong, and for the first time in four years ago her life has a normalcy that has her excited about all the goodness and celebrations that come with a birthday.

"Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake!" - Unknown


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Comments
Darragh J:

Wishing you the happiest of Birthday's Maggie.
Karen she is beautiful!

(09.15.09 @ 03:41 PM)
Anonymous:

Happy Birthday Maggie!
You are simply stunning! Best to you!

(09.15.09 @ 04:24 PM)
Kristina Fieret:

Maggie was in my son Haydens Kindergarten class at Valley View. I'm so happy she is doing so well. Not that I ever doubted. Happy wonderful Birthday Miss Maggie!

(09.15.09 @ 05:25 PM)
April Brosko:

Beautiful picture and beautiful words! Happy birthday Maggie!

(09.15.09 @ 08:12 PM)
Keltie:

Happy Birthday Maggie!!!

(09.15.09 @ 10:18 PM)
Jennifer Dodd:

Happy Birthday Maggie!

(09.17.09 @ 05:44 PM)
Corrie:

Happy tears !!
Happy birthday!!
So wonderful how far you've come Maggie!!!

(09.18.09 @ 07:24 PM)
Mia:

My friend is 9 years in remission from leukemia today! What a wonderful birthday gift for Maggie.

(09.18.09 @ 09:18 PM)