Dec 29, 2003

Dear Brieanna,

Another year has passed so quickly. January 2 marks six years that you have been taken from us. My mind is always turned toward you during the Christmas season, because it is always my hope each year that you will be returned to us during the Christmas holidays. Even though though I've been disappointed for last six Christmases, I believe that I will see you again.

This is has been a very busy time for us. Melanie put on a beautiful Christmas concert at one of the concert halls in downtown Salt Lake City. She had a Choir, soloists, and a string quartet, and she played the piano. This is her third professional concert, and her performance gets better each time. Her music is simply beautiful. She is loved and respected by everyone she comes in contact with.

Your sister Noel just turned two years old, and Asher is 8 years old if you can believe it. I'll be baptizing him this next Saturday. Your baptism was one of the last memorable times that we had together. I remember walking from our house in Orem to the chapel as I held your hand. It was one of the best days of my life to see you dressed in white and be baptized.

We've had a quiet and enjoyable Christmas. Grandma Linda and Brock, came over early Christmas morning and we opened presents, and they stayed for a Turkey dinner. Brieanna as you know, because you are being hidden from your family, it's impossible for any of us to send you presents, letters, or any communication. So my only present to you this year is this letter and my love. I wish you were here with us during this special time.

Brieanna, I hope that these letters I write are of some value to you. My daily life isn't very interesting, and as a result my letters aren't terribly exciting. My only goal is let you know that I care for you, and that you have a family that loves you. I hope that if you have this knowledge that you are loved, that you will be able to confront and conquer any of life's difficulties and challenges.

Love,

Dad.