Seventeen.

Happy Birthday Jessica-,

Seventeen is such a different place than 16...

although, you- the old soul that you are- probably won't notice.

I wish I could show you a glimpse into your future...

It's been a rough year for you....

Finishing high school at 16 isn't all it's cracked up to be, I suppose.

And the whole dating scene... meh.

I'm sorry for the hard road you're on... I wish, with all my soul, I could take it away from you.

I wish I could travel it for you.

But you handle things wonderfully...

And I'm proud of you.

I love you sweet girl.

Happy Birthday.