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I don't know what to say. I don't know what to think. Two letters and more information than I.... I don't know.
Lees,
I'm sorry if I've been distant lately. I've been trying to figure out the best course of action regarding the enclosed letter. It came to the house not long after you went back to school after Christmas. I haven't opened it and I know I should have sent it sooner. I'm sorry. It's yours and you can do whatever you want with it. Just be careful.
I love you,
Daddy
When he said he had something for me I wondered what it was and I came up with lots of possibilities... but this... I never even considered this. Her hand writing hasn't changed since she wrote on the backs of my baby pictures.
Dear Lisa,
I saw you dance last weekend. I can't believe how much you've grown. I suppose it's not surprising though, since I haven't seen you in almost 15 years. Can it really be that long? I can't believe how grown-up you are. Or how much you look like me. You dance beautifully. But you were always naturally graceful. Not like me, I always had to work and sweat for every movement. Even when you were a little girl I knew you'd be a better dancer than me.
I wish I could explain away my absence in your life but I can't. I've thought of you, and wondered what you were doing. Wondered if you still danced. Or if you'd decided to become and architect like your dad. Or something completely different. I'm glad you dance.
I'd like to see you if you'd like to see me. I heard from an old friend that you're in boarding school. I hope this letter finds you eventually. Write me or phone me if you're interested in having coffee sometimes. We have a lot to catch up on, I'm sure.
-Mom
She left almost 15 years ago. Just dropped me off at dance class and never came back. I was 3 years old! She broke my dad's heart. She's the reason he drinks and rages. All because her artistic spirit couldn't be nailed down! We've spent more than a decade picking up the pieces. And now she sends this?! ... And I'm so happy to see her handwriting. I don't know what to do.
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Do any of you have time for a chat? You're the only three I really trust.
Lees,
I'm sorry if I've been distant lately. I've been trying to figure out the best course of action regarding the enclosed letter. It came to the house not long after you went back to school after Christmas. I haven't opened it and I know I should have sent it sooner. I'm sorry. It's yours and you can do whatever you want with it. Just be careful.
I love you,
Daddy
When he said he had something for me I wondered what it was and I came up with lots of possibilities... but this... I never even considered this. Her hand writing hasn't changed since she wrote on the backs of my baby pictures.
Dear Lisa,
I saw you dance last weekend. I can't believe how much you've grown. I suppose it's not surprising though, since I haven't seen you in almost 15 years. Can it really be that long? I can't believe how grown-up you are. Or how much you look like me. You dance beautifully. But you were always naturally graceful. Not like me, I always had to work and sweat for every movement. Even when you were a little girl I knew you'd be a better dancer than me.
I wish I could explain away my absence in your life but I can't. I've thought of you, and wondered what you were doing. Wondered if you still danced. Or if you'd decided to become and architect like your dad. Or something completely different. I'm glad you dance.
I'd like to see you if you'd like to see me. I heard from an old friend that you're in boarding school. I hope this letter finds you eventually. Write me or phone me if you're interested in having coffee sometimes. We have a lot to catch up on, I'm sure.
-Mom
She left almost 15 years ago. Just dropped me off at dance class and never came back. I was 3 years old! She broke my dad's heart. She's the reason he drinks and rages. All because her artistic spirit couldn't be nailed down! We've spent more than a decade picking up the pieces. And now she sends this?! ... And I'm so happy to see her handwriting. I don't know what to do.
****
Do any of you have time for a chat? You're the only three I really trust.