Dear Mom,
Do you remember the day when you said that sky is the place where the departed reside as they keep watching over us?
Was it you who gave me that slight sun burn? I am sorry, I forgot to water your roses!
Was that you smiling when the clouds were clear and bright? I had a good time with family!
Was it you who lit the sky with twinkling stars? I needed your assurance!
Was that you warning me when that thunder boomed? I needed your opinion and advice!
Was it you who blew that pleasant breeze towards me? I needed your hug after a bad day!
Was that you crying when it rained? I miss you too!
Love you forever,
Your Daughter.
Family
A Letter to My Little Sister
To my little sister:
Through out our childhood our parents always said you looked up to me they said I was your role model. They said you wanted to be just like me.
They never thought I would end up wanting to be like you.
Dearest little sister I want you to know that when I was asked who I admire I said you. Even when everyone said their parents I said you.
I admired you when we were younger and you were in Ace programs in elementary school.
I admired you when you made the gymnastics team, when I couldn’t even get past tumbling.
I admire how you made it to globals in DI, how you went to Tennessee and plan to go back just cause.
I admire how you wanted to play rugby and continued to play even when it scared you, even when it was hard.
I admire how...
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When Michelle and I first married, we thought we might have one or two children. Four years into to marriage, we had our first child. After that, Michelle went back on the birth control pill. She ended up getting pregnant while on the pill and had a miscarriage.
We were so grieved. We did not know that sometimes the pill allows you to get pregnant but then causes a miscarriage. We thought we could set our own timetable for having children, for example- when we were "financially able," or when we "had all our ducks in a row."
We read in the Bible that God says that children are a blessing and a reward from Him (Psalms 127:1-5). We had been rejecting His gifts. At that point, we prayed and asked God to forgive us and we gave Him this area of our lives. We said, "Lord, help us to love...
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MY kitchen calendar says it’s your wedding anniversary in a little while, so I thought I’d get a few things off my tiny chest to celebrate.
Granny always said if I didn’t eat more I’d end up with boobs like two fried eggs. And she was right. Which is the annoying thing about you oldies, isn’t it? You always are.
You were right when you said I had to be back by midnight. There is nothing to be gained from staying out late. Only trouble. Or herpes.
I dread the day my girls want to go out alone and I am the one sat listening for the key in the door.
You were also right about my first marriage. You knew it would be a disaster but you didn’t say a word. You still haven’t. You let me make my own mistakes. And let’s face it, there have been a few.
I have to give my kids this same...
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I truly believe you are the luckiest woman in the world.
If you’re reading this, the most important thing that I want you to take away from what I say is that I truly believe you are the luckiest woman in the world.
The luckiest woman in the world besides me, that is.
I am the luckiest because I have had the joy of and pure pleasure of growing up with my best friend. From the time I was born I have had a protector who has always been my better judgment, looked out for me, and led me in the right direction. I have had a constant system of support in every step of my life, encouraging and believing in me throughout the best and worst times of my life. I have had someone who has always understood my sense of humor, constantly laughing both with me and at me. I have had someone who...
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It’s been one month since my daughter Ellie Berg lost her battle with Heroin addiction, leaving a major void in our life that will never be filled again. Ellie was only 20 years old and had so much more life in front of her. I truly miss Ellie; I love her and will never forget her.
I can’t say enough about the love and support that our friends, family and the Hudson community has given us. If Ellie would have known the love and support that everyone has shown after she died, it possibly would have given her the strength needed to keep fighting her addiction. We’ll never forget how everyone was there for us in our time of need, plus we can never show enough gratitude for everyone’s support during this time.
But the purpose of this letter is not to dwell on the past, but to look...
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I’m sorry.
To everyone who believed in me, I apologize profusely.
You didn’t deserve seeing me in turmoil. You didn’t deserve to be affected by my negativity. It hurt me even more, knowing what I put you through. The way you looked at me—afraid, helpless, hopeless. The way I stared back into your eyes, defeated.
Don’t be angry because this was nothing personal. Know that I’m gone because I chose to do so. For once, I finished something I started. For once I was brave enough to go through with something risky and dangerous.
Don’t be disappointed. I didn’t give up, no, on the contrary all I ever wanted was a reason to persevere. All I ever wanted was to really live, but I didn’t know how.
All of you always did (and still do) such an excellent job at living, and I was happy...
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Where to start? But- let's be clear. I know you hate sappy shit and all that, but i just needed to tell you a few things.
I need to tell you that I trust you. I trust you with my secrets, fears, hopes, and failures. I trust you to tell me the hard, honest truth. Yes, you look ugly in that. No, he's just playing you. I trust you to tell me what needs to be said, not what I want to hear. I trust you.
I need to tell you that I miss you. I miss you when you're away at school, on vacation, or just not in my vicinity. I miss your humor and the way you laugh. I miss how you make jokes and poke fun, I miss you.
I need to tell you that I care about you. I care about your well being, your happiness, your future, and everything in between. I care about you when you're annoyed, upset, or...
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Your daughter will not remember the things you TOLD her. She will remember the things you SHOWED her. She will remember how you made her FEEL. So run your mouth all you want. But at the end of the day, you must know your actions speak louder than words. For example…
She will remember always having to lie to you about her mom, because anytime you knew she was talking to, seeing, or even thinking positively about her mom, you would get angry, go on a rampage, and spend hours "lecturing" her about how awful her mother is. You show her how your hate for her mother is stronger than any love you have for her, your own daughter. But that’s OK, her mom will continue to take your hate, and show her what forgiveness looks like.
She will remember you spent your last Halloween with her...
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I was recently talking to a classmate who has an ex-best friend as well. Her ex-best friend wrote an open letter to her and that had been something that I had been considering for some time now, so I took it as a sign.
I have a lot to say to you, but I feel like there’s really no other way I could convey all of these thoughts in an effective manner.
I’m sure my family and friends won’t agree with this action of mine, but I feel like I need to do it. I know they’ll think that I should be over this by now and that I’d be “letting you win” by showing that I still care. However, I need to be true to myself and to my heart. I do clearly still care; I still carry the burden of resentment towards you and I don’t want to do that any longer. So, I must get this off my chest in the hopes that...
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