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I wanted to talk to you but I never got the chance to actually sit and have that chat. Out of the many times I have seen you I understood why your daughter loved you so much. She would always mention that it was because of you she was strong. I couldn’t agree more. Deep down I know you couldn’t see yourself without any of your daughters around…but there comes a time when we as people move on. Our physical might be rested away but in our loved ones hearts we forever live on.

Perhaps that is why your own daughter would rather be cremated than stuffed in a coffin to be on display. I think I understand what she meant now. The physical is the least of our cares. Sure, we might not be able to see that person but we can always remember their ways and moments that they shared with us. The moments that can change a person’s outlook on life and society…the moments that change us from children to adults…the moments that we understand what it is to feel and know unconditional love. You have taught your children all of these things.

Even through your condition you managed to remember who I am to your daughter. That truly means a lot in a sense. Here I am this new person that you met from time to time…and because of the happiness I gave your daughter you remember me. I will always embrace your open heart and the way you treated me. You will forever be a person I admire.

I promise to do right by your daughter. I have all these dreams for the both of us to accomplish and see set. She is one of my best friends. Most of all her art makes me think and question creativity in a whole new sense. She has a great gift that I want the world to appreciate. I know you would want the same for her too. Both of us have the chance to actually be happy. In a way one would say that we motivate eachother. With you gone I know that there will be times where she might fall to the ground. I just want to tell you that I will be there for every fall or tumble. Her heart is sacred to me. So is her love.

I’m making sure to set a good example off of the many that you have shown me. Bless you on your journey. You will never be a stranger to me.