5.3.21

My Dearest Fassia,

My how the world has turned in this past year. First of all, the son you thought would wake up under a blanket on one of our couches one day- became a daddy! I’d say he is nailing it thus far. He says he is anxious- but his actions around her say otherwise. Although, I’m not certain he has changed a dirty (dirty) diaper yet! He holds her, takes pics of her, helps with her and I am absolutely in love watching it. It is making me so proud. I think you’d be proud too! I didn’t know much about your relationship… mostly what I read in your journal to us. So I know this is challenging for him but he is doing great! About the same age you started stepping up! :)

I just wrote the speech for your next scholarship recipient. I can’t believe it has been this long… It makes me sad that these kids don’t know you anymore. But I am glad they can hear about you for a short time at least. Makes my heart happy.

We are still living in pandemic life. It is getting better though- vaccines are out. But it is still strange working from home, wearing a mask, guarding my child from strangers- even more than just the normal strange person with the candy and the van.

I feel like this was a good dabble back into talking with you more. I have so much to tell you, but not sure I’m there tonight. I need so much advice from you! So I guess this is fair warning. And a reminder to me that there are great things happening in life right now and I am the only one in charge of my feelings. Ugh you’re magic.

I love you. Miss you.

With All The Love That I Possess,

Your Daughter