Hey everyone, Lainey here.

I want to welcome you to this special brief episode commemorating what would have been Oakley Carlson's

seventh birthday.

Today, amidst the quest for justice, I want to collectively celebrate the love that binds Oakley to her real

family, Eric and Jamie J. Hiles. As we embark on this emotional journey, I want you to

savor the essence of Oakley's energy. You can see it in all of the pictures that are shared of her.

In a moment that's filled with love, Jamie Joe Hiles will read a heartfelt letter to her daughter inviting us all to share in the warmth of their

connection. For those wanting to witness the beauty of Oakley Lynn Carlson you can

find the video tribute on YouTube and I've linked it in the show notes. As we honor Oakley's memory today,

let's collectively wish her a happy birthday in our hearts,

turning this episode into a chorus of celebration and love.

Dear Oakley Lynn, my noodle girl, when I lay in bed at night I can't believe that

you used to lay in our bed with your feet on my back and it would bother me. I would do anything to have you put your clammy

fee on my back now. I can't thank you enough for all the memories you gave daddy and I through

the good and the bad. When you came to us as a little baby I didn't even

know how to change a diaper or install a car seat. Through you we learned so many things that

I didn't know I would have to learn. You had ear infection after ear infection and I was so

scared for you to be sick. I'll never forget the time that you had to get another a seven

shot. Those are so painful and you knew as soon as the nurse was laying you down that you were going to get another shot in the leg.

You looked at me as I held your hand and the look you gave me said,

please don't do this again.

We both cried and afterward a nurse walked in with a popsicle and I didn't know if it was for you or if it was for me because we were both so upset.

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