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February 28, 2015

Born February 2, 1997 at home in Tecumseh, Michigan to Daniel Ray and Jamie Marie Poling.

She joined the family of 2 sisters Brandie 11½ and Elizabeth 3 and 2 brothers Charlie 7½ and David almost 6.

Faith had lots of attention, since she has aunts, uncles, cousins besides her own family. No lack of people to watch over her. When our family got together, she didn't even have to cry to be picked up.

I remember when she was little she had a doll stroller that she pushed around with her teddy bear in it.

Faith and Taylor Burch, Uncle Gary's granddaughter from Virginia have been good friends, since they were little. I have a precious picture of them from the back when they were looking out the living room window. Faith was 1½ and Taylor was 2. They must have been watching the older kids outside playing. They continued to be friends and spend some time together whenever Taylor comes to Michigan.

When Faith's family came over to pick up sticks, rake leaves, or pull weeds, Faith would be out there helping.

We went to several home school volleyball games to watch Faith and Elizabeth play. After Elizabeth graduated, Faith was still on the team.

Faith and Elizabeth set up and decorated our Christmas tree for several years. Faith set up and decorated the tree herself a couple of years also.

Faith would move furniture, set the table, clear off the table, or whatever she was asked to do. I overheard her say one time “I like to help grandma”. Well Faith, Grandma appreciates your help.

Now (2013) she is sweet sixteen and we will never know if she has been kissed. Our youngest grandbaby and almost all grown up.