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Thank you for letting us have a peak into Sophie's life.You have been the positive light that has given me hope in our Dravet journey. You've given me courage to fight for my daughter just as you do. You have given me the feeling of solidarity to know I'm not in this alone. Please give Sophie big birthday hugs from one Warrior 💜 to another!🥰🥰

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Brought tears to my eyes too. I've been with you since day one 2008. Happy Birthday Sophie!!

Lots of love from Portland Maine.

~TJ

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I was three months short of my thirtieth birthday when Katie was born. I remember turning thirty very clearly, I'm sure you do too. You finally feel like a grown up. Thirty is a milestone. I thought life would be so different and I spent a long time grieving.

Happy birthday to Sophie. She is blessed to have her family and her caregivers, people who love her and make her life better. She is loved, just as she is, and who could ask for more?

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You have such a beautiful and loving daughter and such a beautiful and loving family. I see from reading every post you've made that you're the most perfect loving mom to your family. I admire you deeply for that. If I'd have been able to read you while raising my kids in the 80s and 90s, your example would have made me a much better parent to my neurodivergent children, with whom I struggled mightily. You are amazing and your children are amazing. I hold you in the highest regard Elizabeth.

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I can imagine it's hard to put into words the ocean of emotion you must be feeling. But you got the topline, that Sophie has been and is so well loved, and that holds everything else. Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter, and to you.

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Happy birthday. This wonderful soul was born to be loved.

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Happy happy birthday to Sophie!! And much love to you! ❤️❤️❤️

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Happy Birthday, most precious Sophie!!!

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This post surprised me by making me weep for a good long time. I believe the tears might have been ethereal creatures released and sent to you and Sophie to bring deep joy. I’m sorry this sounds so weird there it is I am kind of a weirdo. Big Love to you both.

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Happy birthday, Sophie!

Sending love to you and your family, Elizabeth. Always.

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The happiest of birthdays to Sophie! It is heartwarming to see how well love she is. Love to you as well Elizabeth. I am grateful that I was introduced to your column, kind of way back, by Andrea Carlisle.

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Happy Birthday to Sophie. Tender and precious are our memories of all the love shared between our kiddos. I hope this finds you, and Sophie, having a wonderful day. ❤️🎂🎉🩷

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Happy Birthday to you and your beautiful daughter. I love you.

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She is loved Elizabeth. And so are you.💜💜💜 Happy Birthday Sophie❣

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Happy Birthday, Sweet Sophie!!! Happiest Wishes to you from South Georgia. 💐🎂💐

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Happy Birthday beautiful Sophie!!!!!!

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