Dear Dad,

I would do anything to bring you back so we could talk about everything that has happened since you have been relieved of your pain. The things you have missed since you left for heaven are my high school graduations, my proms, Jackie and Mike's wedding, and now Graduation day From Nassau.

I've been accepted into 3 schools for my next degree. These schools are Suny Farmingdale, Mount Aloysius College and Florida State College in Jacksonville. Since you've been gone I have met a guy I feel is the one. You would have liked him. He's kind, compassionate, and completely loves and respects me. The worst part is that you will never get to meet him.

When it comes to Jackie and Mike, they finally got married on January 28, 2017. Ryan and Ashley have been married for three years now and have a daughter. Everyone has talked about all of their amazing memories with you. The one I found funniest was the one you told Jackie about girls in the club. That was quite a story, and also you have never told me while I was growing up. I also have been shown old photos of you when you were my age that I have never seen until now. I was so shocked by these because I don't remember you having hair at all. I also have never seen photos of you when you were my age. It's amazing what time and aging can do to a person. I was also so amazed by the fact that I don't look like you at all when you were younger, but I look a lot like you as you got older. As we come up on your 4-year anniversary of leaving to be in a better place.

I know you watch over me and think there's a lot of mistakes and a lot of accomplishments I have achieved since you left.

I know now that this year when the 22nd of February comes around I will be stronger and braver than I have ever been. I will do something positive to keep me from crying and encourage me to smile. I love you, my Guardian Angel, and I know that one day I will see you again.

Love your one and only daughter,

MaryKate

"Think of me now...thinks of me ever...think of those special times we spent together. Treasure the good ...discards the bad and you will never be sad." Dad 02-22-2015