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A Love Letter

Dearest Abe,
Listen. I'm sorry. My time here is short, but I just wanted you to know that, I love you. I'm sorry that my disease has rid me of my ability to talk and converse with you. It's been a difficult year for the rest of the family, more so you. I'm truly sorry. I wish that I could have turned back time and go back to the good old days, with you sitting on my lap and laughing the night away with all the funny stories we could think of. By the time you read this, I have probably... changed. My body may even look different, but always remember that I could hear you. Believe me when I say, the voice inside of me really tries its best to reach out to you. And no matter how many times you scream or yell at me for not answering back, always know that I am listening. I understand. I care about you. The tears that you would always see flowing down my eyes may mean, 'yes'. Sometimes, it may also mean 'no'. But please, don't take it too personally because that's as far as my emotions could ever go. I don't want you to suffer like I have. You deserve so much more. And please... listen to those around you. They love you Mabel. As do I, with all that's left of my scrawny and fragile heart. I hope that you grow up knowing that you are and have always been loved by the people that got to know you. I'm truly sorry... for everything. I wish that we had more time. Please don't cry. It breaks my heart to see a beautiful little girl like you cry. Even if this doesn't mean that much to you, I only hope that you would understand. I don't need you to forgive me. Even when I'm gone, all that I ask from you... is to smile. I haven't seen that wonderful smile of yours in ages. I wished to have seen it one last time. I love you Mabel. Take care and stay hopeful.

Love your once thriving and pestering Aunt
- Abby