DAKOTA BAUER

Dakota was a very energetic baby with lots of love and laughter for all those who knew her. You couldn't help but to fall in love with her. She was such a sweet baby who was always happy and rarely cried. Her favorite things were her Elmo and Daddy's keyboard. She was always exploring and learning so much.

Dakota loved her little brother, Mason. If he would cry, she would crawl over to his swing or jumeroo and push him around in it. Mason would always stop crying and start giggling, no matter what. Sometimes though, she thought Mason was just a speed bump and would just zoom right over him.

You couldn't have a bad day with Dakota around. She was always smiling. Her big smiles and bright eyes could melt the coldest heart. Just seeing her beautiful face and glowing smile could bring a person out of the worst mood.

She was so strong and so happy despite all that she had been through and she would not be deterred. She overcame so much in her short life and is an inspiration to us all.

Without her, I am not whole. I feel as though everything I know has been shattered, dropped into an abyss that will never be returned until we are once again reunited. Sometimes I feel like the only thing that keeps me going in this life is the fact that she is in the arms of Jesus and she is no longer suffering. Never will she have to feel the pain that this world may bring. She will never have to experience a loss and she no longer hurts.

Dakota touched so many lives and she is deeply missed. Dakota forever holds a spot in the hearts of those who knew and loved her and she will never be forgotten, no matter what.

Forever, Dakota's Mommy,
Melody

www.dakota-marie-bauer.memory-of.com

Submitted by: Melody Christensen on December 27, 2005