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Darling Kelli

I’m so sorry I will not get to see you grow up as I so want to. Please don’t blame people or the world for this. I wish I didn’t have cancer and you didn’t have to see me in pain as you often do now.

__61__ We don’t have that time. I won’t be able to drop you off on your first day at big school pick you up after your first date hold you when your heart hurts or cheer when you graduate.

But while your old dad is still around I thought I’d try to give you some life advice. I hope it gives you some comfort.

School

Everyone will say it’s important to work hard at school. Hopefully you’ll always do your best. I did well at school but did it do me much good in life? Not really. __62__

Mummy

You and your mum will argue at times especially when you’re a teenager. __63__ Give Mummy a hug when she is feeling sad and help each other get through any horrible times when I am gone. When you’re a teenager you might think your friends are right and your mum is wrong. But she has to make hard decisions for you. Treat her well.

Christmas & birthdays

On your first Christmas without me I’d love if you and Mummy would light a candle and remember me for a few minutes. It would be great if you two did the monkey dance together. That’s something to make me smile from up above.

I’ve given Nanny Sue presents for all your birthdays. I wish I could be there to see you open them. __64__

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In life many people will say you cannot do things. You make up your mind. Can you? Big challenges involve risks so make smart choices. Those who told me I couldn’t do certain things didn’t want me to do them. If you want something it is nearly always possible so do your best. I’m sure there’s a lot you can achieve!

And finally thank you for being you Kelli. Having you as my daughter is the greatest honour of my life.

All my love always to you princess and to Mummy

Daddy

A.      Please remember she loves you and wants the best for you.

B.      Most dads and daughters have decades to chat around the kitchen table.

C.      Remember your life motto.

D.     Believe in yourself.

E.      School work is important but make sure you have fun too.

F.      Remember to write thank-you letters for presents of kindness as it is always nice to act with grace and gratitude.

G.     Hopefully you will like everything as it’s hard to imagine you at 10 15 and 20.

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