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Sweet Little Kate

I've been trying to complete this post for 3 days now. It's so difficult that I'm going to keep it brief. My cousin, Amee, had identical twin girls on the 4th of July this year. While Marley is completely healthy, Kate was born with a major heart defect. She had open heart surgery at 10 days old and spent 2 months in the hospital. She has been home for the past month and we've been so fortunate to spend a lot of time with her and Marley. (We live about 2 minutes from them.)


On Sunday, her heart suddenly stopped and she was taken from us. She was an incredible little girl with a beautiful smile and such a brave spirit. It was just more than she could take.


I will never be able to thank my cousin enough for allowing me into Kate's life. She has a permanant place in my heart and will never be forgotten. I feel so much anger and sadness that she won't grow up with Marley. But I'm thankful that we were given the chance to know her and that she won't have to endure any more surgeries or pain.


We were able to spend about 4 hours with her on Sunday and took some great pictures with her. She was happy all day that day which makes this so hard to understand. I just wanted to share her with those who didn't get the chance to meet her.

Marley (pink headband) & Kate (green headband)








Aaron with Kate






Me and Kate


Kate, you had the most amazing smile and sassy personality. You were a joy to be around and I'll never forget the hours I spent just holding you. Your face always lit up when we talked to you. You are still the toughest, most resilient baby I've ever met and I'm going to miss you so much. I would give anything in this world to have you back with us, but I know you're in a better place. We know you'll watch over Marley from Heaven. We love you so much.

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  1. I am so sorry for your loss. I cried. My heart is breaking for you and your cousin.

    Little baby Kate was probably happy all day because she knew that she was going to return to her Heavenly Father.

    May your family find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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  2. I am so sorry for your family's loss.

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  3. My heart is breaking for your family. Life is so hard to understand sometimes.

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  4. Amber, your cousin and family are in my thoughts and prayers. What beautiful little girls...

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  5. Amber, I am so sorry. You are right, she is beautiful, you can see her "sassy personality" in the photos. I will say a prayer for you and your cousin.

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