05/25/2024
Shawn hines
Dear julie,as i sit down to write this letter, my heart is heavy with the weight of your absence. the pain of losing you is something i can't begin to describe, but i want to put into words just how much you meant to me and the profound impact you had on my life.you were not just my daughter; you were my best friend. in a world where it often felt like no one truly understood me, you saw the real me. you looked beyond my flaws and imperfections and saw the goodness within me. your unwavering belief in me gave me strength on my darkest days. you had this incredible ability to see the best in people, and i will forever be grateful that you chose to see the best in me.your acceptance and love were gifts i cherished deeply. you made my life better in so many ways. our long talks, where we shared our dreams, fears, and hopes, were the moments i held most dear. the little things you did—your thoughtful gestures, your infectious laughter, your kind words—brought light into my life. i miss your smile, your jokes, and the way you could make any day brighter just by being you.you were beautiful, julie, both inside and out. you inherited your mama's grace and beauty, and you carried it with a spirit that was uniquely your own. the world was a better place with you in it, and my life was infinitely richer because you were my daughter.as i navigate this life without you, i hold onto the memories we made and the love we shared. you will always be a part of me, and i will carry you in my heart forever. thank you for being my daughter, my confidante, and my friend. i miss you more than words can express, but i find solace in knowing that your beautiful soul is at peace.