If I could talk to my daughter...

If I could talk to my daughter, I'd tell her how I miss and love her very much. As always, I'm thinking about her very much, especially now as we go into the holidays. I like to think about and replay in my mind lots of different holiday memories we spent together. I hope she is enjoying her freshman year of high school, and that it is going ok for her. I'd tell her to "Keep up the good work Sweetheart." and that I'm really very proud of her. I'd tell her to please always remember that even though it may not always seem like it, it is very important to always do her best in school, and all her hard work and effort will be worth it in the long run.

If I could, I'd let her know to please know that she has lots of family members on my side of the family who love her, miss her very much and would help her any way they could if she ever needed help. I would tell her that if there ever was an emergency and she needed help of any kind, that she should please remember she could always contact her Aunt Ceci in Mesquite, TX.

I wish I could let her know that she has family that all miss and love her very, very much and that we all are always thinking of her. I would let her know that we won't be separated forever. I would promise her that when I get out, I'll make things better so I can be in her life again. I hope she still wants me in her life. I believe she does. I would tell her that I'm so sorry for what she's had to go through. I know she still remembers how happy we were together when she was younger. I would tell her, "Sweetheart, it will be like that again."

I would want her to know that she's on my mind constantly, and in my prayers.

I would tell her, "I love you more than anything Honey, and I miss you more than words can say."

She gave me very good advice years ago when she was younger. She said for me "not to think of the bad stuff". I've tried to follow that good advice by thinking about lots of the good memories I have of her and I together. I hope she still thinks of them too. I would tell her that we will have more wonderful times in the future.

I still am and will always be her D-A-D, and she's still my little girl.

I would tell her to "Stay Sweet Honey, Stay Strong. I'll be there you again soon Princess."

I love you more...
-Yes Way!

Your D-A-D

P.S. Happy Holidays!