Dear Mom

The Second Letter.

Dear Mom,

I finally figured out where all my classes are at school. It took me a week but I'm glad I finally did it. I met this guy named Micheal. He's a bit, interesting. He is very monotone about life and doesn't have a cell phone. He told me that he only reads Shakespeare and I think that's very odd.

I'm not very talkative with him. We just sit in silence mostly. It's not awkward though, it's comfortable. I think this school is going to be good for me.

Jake started elementary school this morning, I walked him there from our new apartment about 10 blocks away. We don't drive anymore. I don't think my lisence is doing me any good now. I'm sorry mom, I know it's one of the things we both where really excited about that night. I think that these letters are helping a bit. Even if this is only the second one. I feel, better. Not perfect, but a little bit better.

When I was talking to Micheal earlier he said "who are you" And it confused me because he already knew who I was and I told him that but he just looked me in the eyes and said "who are you" so I told him that I didn't know. He looked at me funny for a minute, like I said something that made more sense to him than it did to me. I'm still confused.

I had a nightmare last night, it was about the day you left. I felt like I was reliving it in my head. It was terrifying but dad had come in my room and rocked me back to sleep. I felt so childish but I needed it more than I care to admit. I'm so glad that dad is still here.

After you left, dad took me out on the boat. It was so different from the other trips we took because I sat in the very very front of the boat. The place he always tells me not to sit because it will weigh the front end down too much, but he let me sit there. We rushed through the waves in a very light pace, and just when I thought the motor was loud enough, I cried. Dad didn't say anything after wards but I think he knew, and understood because he looked at me very steady afterwards. Dad's always been like that.

I wish I could come see you, it would make me feel better if I could, but I know that dad doesn't want me to go alone, not yet. I miss you, more than words can say. I love you.

Love,

Rin