Dad,

I was only four years old when you passed but it’s taken me these 15 years to truly realize the extent of my heartache and pain. I miss you everyday and as I grow and become my own person, there’s nothing I want more than to tell you about my friends, my accomplishments, my dreams, my everything. I wish I could’ve gotten to know you over my life time and been able to see you through more than a just child’s heart and eyes. But, the memories I have of you are my most treasured and I will always see you as the best dad I could have ever hoped for. Lately, I’ve been looking for a sign, any kind of sign, to know you’re proud of me, to know you still watch over me. There’s nothing I want more. I truly hope to see you, hug you, and talk to you again one day.

I love you forever.

Sarah, 19