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From Dad
Dear Clara, I can’t believe it’s been 18 years since you were born (just barely) on my birthday. As I’ve said before, you were the best birthday present I ever got! And you’ve been a great birthday buddy ever since. It’s been so wonderful to see you grow both physically and otherwise over the intervening…
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From Mom
Dearest Clara, Happy 18th birthday! I cannot believe this day has come! It is hard to find the words to express all the feelings I have in my heart. In some ways, it feels like just yesterday we were on our way to Morristown Hospital to welcome you to the world. It’s a blessing to…
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From Babetta
Dearest Clara, It’s feeling impossible to write out my great fortune in being your aunt. I just feel so blessed to not only know you, but to have known you since day one and to witness so many magnificent things about you. I’m having flashbacks to you in your pink Yankees ball cap and you…
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From Tess
Now, how does one person sum up the 18 years of Clara Jane Dawson? I honestly don’t know, so, I am going to give it my best shot! Apologies in advance if I don’t remember everything correctly while sharing the precious mems. Teehee. Clara is and will forever be an East Coast baby. She’s always…
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From Ellis
Dear Clara, There’s really an endless list f great things I can say about you. You are such an incredibly thoughtful and intelligent person, both academically and also emotionally. There have been so many times I have been inspired by your drive and goodness, you are a big reason why I try to do well…
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From Grandma
Dear Clara, I have been putting off writing this letter for several reasons—one, because it’s hard to put into words feelings that run deep, and another is that describing a fascinating young woman is not easy, even if she is your very own, precious granddaughter. I haven’t known where to begin—but it just dawned on…
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From Grandpa
Dear Clara, From the beginning of time, your time, you’ve always been a delight to me. Your wide-eyed open expression captured and continues to capture my heart. You’ve always been adorable. So, simply seeing you, or even hearing about what you’re doing,brings me happiness. You have brought me joy all these eighteen years, and I…
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From Julia
Dear Clara, it was soooo fun to hang out with you this summer. i’m really glad that we have a special relationship. i always enjoy hanging out with you and making cookies. i really hope you have a good experience when you go off to college and i hope you don’t have too much fun…
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From Khali
Dear Clara, You are a delightful person! From the earliest time I can remember you’ve always been a shining ray of light. It’s been so cool to watch you grow up into an even more delightful, bright, funny, stylish, capable young woman. I wish I had reasons to go out to Utah so I could…
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From Rachael
Dear Clara, Happy 18th birthday! What a beautiful and exciting milestone. From the very first moment I met you, I could feel your good heart. Your empathy, your spunk, and the light you carry are so special. You are wise beyond your years, but you are also so much fun to talk to and be…