Letters to My Granddaughter

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  • LEtter 20

    Dear S., Today was an important day, and one I want you to know about someday — not because of court papers or grown-up words, but because something big and beautiful happened for our family. Today, the judge said that you get to see us again. It has been a long time since we’ve been Read more

  • Letter 18

    My Dear Sweet Girl, The day you were born will always live in my heart as one of the happiest days of my life. I remember waiting at the hospital, full of excitment and love, knowing something extraordinary was about to happen. While I was there in the room, helping your mom in whatever ways Read more

  • Letter 17

    My Darling Girl, I’ve been thinking so much about the magic of the Peter Pan play you were in a couple weeks ago. You were absolutely adorable—first as a pirate, then as a mermaid—sparkling with imagination and joy. Even though you were in a supporting role, you lit up the stage. I watched you mouthing Read more

  • Letter 15

    My Dear Sweet Girl, I don’t even know what I’m going to write about tonight. My new normal seems to be lying awake long past a decent hour, and when I finally do drift off, I dream of you—only to wake up too early. Sleep should be where I want to be, because it’s the Read more

  • Letter 14

    Summer Surprise Filled With Love Dear Sweet Girl, I will never forget the trip we took to San Antonio together this summer. Your dad invited Papa and me to join you during his week with you — something I will always be grateful for, because I know how precious his time with you is. It Read more

  • Letter 12

    The Gift of One beautiful Day Dear Sweet Girl, I got to see you after four long months. I was so nervous, not knowing what to expect. I worried you might not want to talk to me—or that maybe too much time had passed. But it was M’s birthday party, and the second you took Read more

  • Letter 8

    My Sweet Monkey, At five years old, this separation must feel like an eternity to you—because it does to me. Every day without you feels too long, too quiet, too empty. I wonder if you miss me too, if you ever look for me, if you ever wonder why I’m not there. And oh, how Read more

  • Letter 6

    My Sweet Girl, There are so many things I miss about our time together, but today, I’m thinking about when I got to be your “bus driver” for preschool. Do you remember that? At the end of 2023, when your school bus was late—two whole hours late!—I remember the moment we finally had you back Read more

  • Letter 5

    My Sunshine, I think about you every day, and today, my heart is full of memories from when you were just a tiny baby. I want to tell you about our special mornings together—those quiet moments when the world was still waking up, and it was just you, me, and Papa. Every morning, Papa would Read more

  • Letter 4

    My Sweet Girl, When you were just a baby, getting you to sleep was sometimes a challenge. I remember those nights so clearly. I would rock you and sing to you, but your bright little eyes just didn’t want to close. One evening, I was watching an old movie—one of my favorites—with Bing Crosby. The Read more