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A Letter To My Niece

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Lauren Murray

Mar 15, 2016

Holy Cross

Lauren Murray

Dear Scarlett,

You have only been on this Earth for a couple of days now, and I can not still believe that you are here. You came early and fast, ready to take on the world by storm, and everyone is happy you are finally here. The nine months waiting for you seemed to fly by, looking back on it now. I remember getting a call and learning about my soon to be nephew or niece - and I was team girl from day one as well.

I remember finding out you would be a little girl, and I joked with your mom that she was having a baby girl because one of her go-to karaoke songs was "All American Girl" by Carrie Underwood. You are exquisite and special, that is why your parents wanted a special name for you - to show your uniqueness. Scarlett Elizabeth Penzo, born March 11, 2016 at 10:01 p.m. You were a peanut weighing in at 7.1 pounds, 19 inches long - and who could miss your already bright blonde hair.

Everyone says it is so exciting to be an aunt and I should be so proud - but I did not know what that meant until now. The first couple years of your life I may miss some moments, being away at school, but I will always be there for you. I may still be young and figuring things out myself, but I have the wisdom of 19 years so far to help lead you down the right path.

You will walk, talk and hopefully have the singing capabilities of your mom - and I can not wait to see them all happen. But, first, we will cherish this cute little baby stage, and watch you grow before our eyes. Already, being a couple days old, you have grown those chubby baby rolls everyone loves, and have a full blonde head of hair going on. The world is just starting for you, and you have already had a bunch of loved ones coming to see you throughout the first days of your life. You have a family standing by you, and with you always - never forget that.

So, little baby Scarlett, even though you can not read this, I hope you will one day know. I am here for you, and your family is always here for you - whenever you need us. Never be scared to call when you need me, do not fear what the futures brings and know you are one special girl - and it is just the beginning of a wonderful life ahead. I can not wait to take you to Disney, watch you open your first Christmas present and see what your first year of life brings you - and the many smiles ahead.

“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ― Winnie The Pooh

Love,

Auntie Laur

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

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