June 30, 2004

Dear Brieanna,

Happy birthday! If I've done the math right, you are 15. This is hard to believe. It seems like yesterday that you were a little baby that I held in my arms. I wish I was there to celebrate with you. In just a year, you will be able to drive. In three years you will be a legal adult, and be able to go where ever you desire.

We are all well. Seth graduated from kindergarten yesterday. He's a very sweet little boy. He'll be in school full time starting in just a month, and Noelle will start preschool this year as well. It's hard for me to remember a time when I didn't have small children to take care. I'm hoping Melanie and I can have one more child, but I don't know if it will happen.

Brieanna, I love you and miss you. I hope that your heart will be turned towards me and your siblings, and that you will desire to reconnect with us. Have a great birthday.

Love,

Dad.