My heart holds so many beautiful memories of you, Dominique. The sleepovers during Girl Scouts and our girls’ nights will forever be some of my most treasured moments. Those late May nights, whispering about parties we were going to attend and dancing like we didn’t have a care in the world we truly believed time was on our side.
Your 15th birthday, then your 30th… celebrating you at those milestones felt so special. It honestly feels like no time passed at all. Like we were still those same girls, laughing until our stomachs hurt.
Our tradition of watching The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Lizzie McGuire Movie will always be ours. Sitting side by side, quoting scenes, dreaming out loud. I can still hear your laugh.
You always asked about my brother, my sister, and my parents. You cared so deeply. That was you loving, thoughtful, and full of light. You weren’t just my friend; you were family.
I will forever be grateful to you and your family for loving me the way you did. I love you more than words could ever hold. Your hugs, your smile, your voice they are etched into my heart forever.
I miss you so much, my baby girl.
