by Smitty
Dear Leanna,
I am so sorry.
At the time I had a bunch of reasons for leaving. Maybe some were nearly good. None had to do with you, that I promise.
I still made sure that you were provided for, despite what you may have heard.
I forgave your mother. Even if she could not seem to forgive me before she passed, I hope that you can.
I love you. Let’s make the next 50 years better than the last 5.
Sincerely,
Your Dad
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She looked up from the email app and he stood there, tears streaming, and she completely lost it.
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via Darleen