Dear Norah, how I wish we got to meet each other. I had dreamed about the first time I’d get to hold you, watch your incredible parents raise you to be strong, outdoorsy, and brilliant. But nothing changes how much you are loved, cherished, and remembered. We are always going to celebrate you…think of you, imagine you, reflect on the joy and lessons you’ve taught us about strength, resilience, and love. Your time earthside with us was short, sadly just too short….but long enough to have profoundly impacted our lives. We miss you. We love you. We will honor the memory of your life always.
Norah brought so much happiness and hope and excitement to our lives. I remember the moment McKenna told me she was having a girl, with the purest love and exhilarating excitement in her eyes, the beautiful glow of motherhood surrounding her. It was a beautiful experience, watching my best friend transform into a mom. I love the fact that Norah was at my wedding—not yet born, but she was there! And that’s so special to me, having her be part of those memories. I remember the squealing excitement of her birth announcement, and calling my sister to share in the celebration of Norah’s official arrival. The tears of joy and hope and love we experienced from updates about Norah’s journey, her progress, so in awe of her strength.
Norah, thank you inspiring so much love while you were here. This is not a goodbye, as I truly believe you are with us. You are loved so dearly, cherished so preciously in our hearts. I love you, Norah. ❤️ -Aunt Tay