A Letter to my 6th Grader.

My Sweet Kenzie Girl,

I just wanted to take a moment to say I am so proud of you. I am so blessed to have had almost 12 years with you. I got to watch you grow into the most beautiful person I have ever met. I always thought I was the one teaching you how to act but in reality you have taught me more than anyone will ever know.

When we moved to California I knew you were so sad to leave your family and friends behind but I saw you embrace whatever situation you were put into. Moving meant, a new home, new neighbors, new school… and I saw you were sad and scared but you still owned it. You came into your new life and we all saw you blossom before our eyes.

I look at you today and I see a confident, sassy, humble, BEAUTIFUL girl. And that will never change. The lives you touched in the short time you had here impresses me everyday.

I want to let you know we will continue to live your legacy. We will try our best to live like you lived. Kind to everyone, a friend to the friendless, a Rae of Sunshine. I also want to thank you for that legacy. Without it I do not believe we would have survived losing you. Your family, friends, entire school.. the police dept… just everyone has helped us through this. Your little brother has the best guardian angel… thank you.

I just went through your backpack and your room to locate all of the books you had that belonged to the school because they are due back tomorrow. That was hard… I saw drawings and writing that touched my heart. You are so talented. I was so excited to see that part of you grow as well. I found your flute. I want to keep it. I know you hated when I made you practice but I loved seeing you and your confidence everytime you had a solo at a concert. (I’m hoping to buy your flute from the school… watch out.. mommy might start playing soon… 🙉).

Please continue to watch over us. We still need it. Everyday is a new challenge and you always could handle a good challenge with a smile on your face! Through this challenge I will try my hardest not to feel robbed of the moments I didn’t get with you but rejoice in all the sweet, thoughtful, silly and goofy moments that I did get. I love you forever Mackenzie.

Love,

Mommy

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