Dear Angel,

I miss you. I want nothing more than to be able to see you, hear your voice, or hold you tight, but this will just have to do. This letter is hard to write, because I have so much I'd like to tell you, but I know that you already know most of these things I have faith that you can always hear me, and that brings me such comfort and joy.

I am so lucky to have had you in my life for the amount of time that I did. Yes, I would rather have had you longer, but I am so grateful for every minute we were given. When you were here, you taught me more than you could imagine about life, about myself, about happiness and love. Losing you taught me even more-- about pain and sadness, as well as the strength and courage needed to overcome them. Everyone who loved you struggled with losing you, and although we will never be the same, step by step we are getting stronger.

Quite a bit of time has passed since you left us, but that's honestly hard to believe. I still feel you so close to me, and although your loved ones here have come to accept your death, we will never stop missing you. You left a hole that we will never be able to fill; rather, that hole has become a vital part of who we are, and we are still learning how to cope with it every day.

Thank you for watching over us. When something goes right that probably shouldn't, or something happens strangely against the odds, I know you must be pulling some strings up there. It's nice to know that someone is always rooting for me. When I am faced with a difficult decision, I look to you for guidance, just like I did when you were here with me. You have never steered me wrong.

I still see you in my life in so many ways. Thank you for the signs you send us. Whether its a rainbow after a rainy day, a butterfly that sticks around just a little longer than usual, or a well-timed song on the radio, the thought of you always brings a smile to my face, and I know that these little things are your way of letting us know you aren't so far away after all.

Some days are harder than others, but know that you are never far from my thoughts. Knowing you, and even losing you, forced me to become a better person. You've changed my life for the better, and your impact will never go away. I love you just as much as the day I lost you, maybe even more, and I can't wait to see you again.

Love,

Me