My Guardian Angel,

It’s been way too long since I’ve seen you. Every single day that passes becomes a little more difficult. I often wonder what advice you would give me if you were here. I carry you with me everywhere I go and wonder what stories you would’ve told me as went through middle and high school and started college.

Some of my first memories involve you, and those are my favorite. I remember playing in your backyard, running up and down your stairs, taking walks with you, and eating those cookies that mom would never let me buy. To this day, whenever I walk past the makeup counter and smell that same brand you used, memories rush into my head of playing dress up.

Even though you never got to see me grow up, I believe that you’ve been looking out for me from above. Every time a car almost hits me on the interstate, I like to believe you had some part of protecting me. When something doesn’t go my way, I know you’re there watching me be challenged. And I hope you’re proud of me when I conquer that challenge.

As I go through life and continue with my education, I hope that you’re proud of me. I hope you know that I’m pursuing a major to treat the disease that took you away from your family, your friends, your life, and me. You had such an impact on the person that I’ve become, and I cannot be more grateful for that.

Celebrations and holidays have never quite been the same since you’ve passed, but I like to think that you’re safe, happy, and not in pain anymore. That’s what matters to me.

I miss you. We didn’t get enough time together before you got sick. However, I’m grateful for the time we did have together. Every time a ray of sunshine shines through my window, I automatically think of you. You were such an amazing person, and I know that I’ll see you again sometime. When that time comes, you better be ready for the biggest hug. Because I could really use one right now.

Rest in peace my angel.