A Letter from Anna Louise

                    Dear Billy, Mom, and Dad,

     Thank you for all the fun we've had.
The time we had together, the bonds we made
   are memories I cherish that will never fade.
I know you are sad and I miss you so much, too
   but you wouldn't believe all the things I can do.
It's wonderful here. The view can't be beat
   ...and I'm supposed to say hi from Diane and Grandma Birchstreet.
I still gesture with my hands but i use my words, too
   and I want to use them to say:
          I love you, Mommy.
          I love you, Daddy.
          I love you, brother Billy too.
I have the greatest family, like no other
   and I was loved by more than just my mom and dad and the bestest brother.
I know you are sad. I miss you. Please don't cry.
I took my first steps, Mommy,
   and now I can fly.

                                                        Love, Anna Ingle