Hi Mom,

This is your little girl.  The one you loved so much.  The one you would give anything for.  Here I am.  I guess you just forgot where I was. 

It’s so sad what happened to you.  I saw you last when I was 12 and you were murdered when I was 13. I just wish that while you were alive, you would have been more a part of my life.  Maybe tried taking me away from the people you put me with.  Maybe you would still be alive, maybe you would be here for me. 

Right now, I’m not doing so well.  Could really use some of you guidance and advice, but I suppose for now I will just have to go by what I think you would say, “Be strong baby, Mommy loves you.” 

I’ve grown into this 20 year old girl now. I wonder what you would say to me if you could see me now.  Would you be proud?

I love you, Mommy.

Love,

Your Charly Brown, age 20