Alberta

Chapter Twenty Three: Reply

Allie,

It's warming up here, the snow is disappearing and in its place daffodils spring to life and oh I wish you could see it. Spring! How is it in Utah? Are you warming up yet or are your toes still numb? Tell Harper I loved her play. I received that video last night in your email and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed it... who knew you had such a little actress on your hands. I bet you cried didn't you watching her, I would have, I did, I loved it. What are your plans for spring break? Is there a family trip? I hope it is a good one for you all.

Mom emailed me last week, she finally realised it was the one thing I hadn't deleted or changed, and she begs me to come home.

Allie it's so painful, do I give in again and go to her? I'm not sure I should survive it. How can I help her get through it when I find it impossible myself. I don't know what the answer is but she's my mother and I don't want to see her upset. Should I write her? Would that help either of us. I'm not sure but it's eating at me a little and so I will give it some thought.

The girls are going to a tournament this weekend and so my mind will be busy... a gift. They are doing so well Allie I'm so proud. I've only been here six months but they are just fabulous. I miss Oregon and my team there but I keep up with them all. Teddy has got a scholarship to college playing, and Calliope is thrilled.

Mary and Erica are coming to visit in two weeks. Erica got that airstream already did I tell you?! They didn't say how long they were staying but now we are thawing out a bit over here I expect it to be an extended vacation. Don't tell them so but I plan to soak them up! I miss them so much. Not as much as I miss you. I loved your message last night, I read it again and again.

I hope you know how much I love you...

Reaching out my hand all the way from New Hampshire....

Always,

Willa xx