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I. L.ove Y.ou Heart Birthmark

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From Leah

I. L.ove Y.ou Heart Birthmark

Heart Birthmark on Ily ( I. L.ove Y.ou )

What My Birthmark Looks Like

I have freckles all over me so I don't have a birthmark.

On the other hand my daughter who is just over 2 months old was born with a very distinct one. A heart shaped birthmark on her right arm. This wouldn't really be such a interesting thing if her name wasn't ILY the acronym for I love you.

How I Feel About My Birthmark

I think it may just mean that she's meant to be the ultimate source of love in the world. Or at least she will be very loved in her life and will help those around her to see what love really is. Or it could just be an amazing coincidence in life, even though there is no such thing as a coincidence.

Lessons Learned

  • I have freckles all over my body, no birthmarks.
  • I always felt ugly because the beautiful girls in school ether had none or very few. But growing up I realized they are just a part of me and that I will always get more.

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