Letters to My Granddaughter

  • 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 19

    I heard something very special last night. Your cousin, who is only 4 but saw you this past weekend, told me you miss me. Hearing that made my heart ache and smile all at once. I know you miss me, sweet girl, and I want you to know that I miss you too, every single 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 16

    My Dear Sweet Girl, 9. 6.5. 16. 49. 254. 1. Numbers can say so much without a single word. 9 months since our days together were interrupted—not by choice of you or I. 6 and a half months since I began writing you these letters, each one a piece of my heart kept safe for 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 13

    Preschool Graduation, I’m so proud of you! Dear Sweetheart, Today I’ve been thinking about you more than usual, which is saying a lot—because I think about you every single day. I’m sure you had your preschool graduation recently, and I can just imagine how beautiful that day was. You’ve been in preschool for three years, 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 11

    My Sweet Girl, Hi, sweetheart. I’ve been thinking about you so much lately. I wonder how you’re doing, what new things you’re learning, and if you’re still singing those sweet little songs that used to make my heart so happy. I miss hearing your voice and seeing your big, bright smile. Today, I was thinking Read more