Because.

I'll look back and wonder where it went. The pink sleeping bag she would take to bed every night. How she'd wrap it around her shoulders when she was sick and just look at me with big blue eyes.

Because.

I'll look back and wonder where it went. That little stuffed dog that she would bring to 1st grade for the first three months as she tried to deal with Connor not being in her class for the first time. How she'd always hunt for her "Little Garth" puppy before she (literally) hopped up into bed each night.

Because.

I'll look back and wonder where it went. The set of tie-dyed knit pajamas she'd wear on days when she felt "so gross, Mom." How she wore them for about three years because she grew so slowly.

Because.

I'll look back and wonder where it went. The paper I'd find with slanting note written in her little left hand. How she'd love to copy Paul by leaving little notes around the house for us to see.

"How is everyone? I am glad to be better and going back to shcool. It is a plesher. Love Nora."

Because.

I'll look back and wonder where it went. The time.



And so, I photograph.

My girl.



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