Forty and forty-one years ago I gave birth to two beautiful, innocent little babies. God granted us the blessing that they (and we, the parents) have lived a wonderful, full life compared to Caylee. We have experienced a full range of happiness and sorrow and as great as I think my children and husband are ~ I don't believe any of us have left the huge legacy that Caylee has left in her short life.
Because of Caylee there are a multitude of people who are now more aware and ready to act when there is suspicion of child abuse, the lethality of "family disfunction" and a renewed interest in our legal system.
Upon welcoming in the new year, I can only hope that He has something in mind for each of us that is just as important. I believe all of us pray that our lives will have some impact on the present ~ but, even more importantly, the future. Caylee has done that! It was a great sacrifice, as all great accomplishments are, and that is why you see some of my posts here simply say, "Thank you, Caylee."
So again tonight, on the dawn of a new year, I thank Caylee. A short life, so accomplished ~ Don't let any of us let it be in vane.