9/1/11

If I could, I would share just a quick message to my favorite girl as she starts a new school year.

I hope she had a great 16th birthday!
I know with turning 16 comes driving, and I'm sure she's excited about that, I know I was at that age.

I know she's a very smart and responsible girl, and that her mom has no doubt done a fine job in helping her become a safe, smart driver. I wish I could tell her to please always remember that no matter how good a driver you are, never forget to always watch out for the other car, who isn't a good driver. They are the dangerous ones.

I believe that saying your prayers on a regular basis is a really good defense against what dangers life can throw at you, and your Father in Heaven is always there to listen and to help when you're in need of someone to talk to. I hope she has a strong relationship with Him and if not, it's never too late to start.

If I could I'd wish her good luck with her junior year of high school. I'd tell her to keep up the great work at school, her sports, her music and everything else. I'd let her know that she is always on my mind, in my heart and in my prayers. I love and miss her so much.

I know my word probably doesn't mean much anymore, and I deserve that, but I hope she knows how sorry I am to her and her mom as well for what all I did and caused for them both. I am so deeply sorry and hope for their forgiveness.

I long to make up to her for what I've done and all I owe her.

I wish I could tell her "Keep smiling, Sweetheart, you brighten everything and everyone around you with your smile. Take care, Princess, your Dad loves you! Have a great year!"

Your Dad