I will never forget the day I told you we were having a girl and saw your delight
I will never forget the overwhelming love I felt when I held Laila at birth
I will never forget the look on your face when you saw your sister for the first time
I will never forget the incredible bond you shared with your sister
I will never forget the joy she brought the two of us
I will never forget the love you showered on Laila and your gentleness with her
I will never forget the laughter and fun you two had together
I will never forget the morning I told you we had to let her go
I will never forget your anguish, and mine
I will never forget how tenderly you held your sister as she lay quietly in your arms after taking her last breath
I will never forget us laying Laila to rest in Kirstenbosch Gardens
I will never forget our wake for Laila, saying our goodbyes, and you playing your saxophone at Kirstenbosch, surrounded by friends and family
I will never forget at 16 when you turned to me and asked me if it was ok that you did not think of her every day
I will never forget the sadness in your eyes when you said how sorry you were that I had to go through this a second time
I will never forget that you celebrated your engagement on Laila’s birthday in 2010
I will never forget you, or your sister.
I will celebrate you both, every year on your special days
I will love you both eternally
Happy 22nd birthday Laila Vaun – b: 9.01.1995
