Page 72 of Breaking Point (IceHawks #1)

Funeral

To my love,

I wished I would never have to write something like this to you. I wished I could be in your life for as long as possible. If you’re reading this, then my wishes haven’t come true and I am deeply sorry for that.

People say we don’t have answers for the afterlife, but I know within my heart and soul that I’ll be right there beside you, Bella. Even as you’re reading this, just know I will be beside you as you do.

I’ll be there in the moments as you laugh, as you cry, and as you experience life.

Giving birth to you was the greatest gift of my life. Watching you grow into the beautiful young woman that you are today is my greatest pride and joy. You are my light, my love and my happiness all wrapped up in one, and that’s how I know you can get through this.

I know you’ll be in pain, and I’d be lying if I said that it will fade. It never can when you love something so dearly, but just know that your strength will get you through this.

You are resilient, you are strong, and you are powerful, Bella. You are a force to be reckoned with, and that’s how I know you will survive this.

There might be moments where you feel lost or like the grief is swallowing you whole until you no longer can see the future, and that’s okay.

Allow yourself to feel the pain. There will be times where the world seems overwhelming without me there to guide you, and I hope my letters get you through them.

But when there are days where they might not, just know that I am right there beside you.

Forever being your number one cheerleader in all that you do.

I’m not going to say goodbye because goodbyes are too hard, and because I know deep down that we will be reunited once more. So until that day comes, just know that I’m always there with you.

I love you.

Forever and always, my love,

Mom