Love you, Kenny girl by Leasa Hogan

Love you, Kenny girl

by Leasa Hogan

Dear Kenya, I'm so sorry. I'm so very sorry. I didn't see you by the van. I never meant to hurt you. It's been five years since that awful day and I cry for you still. Every time I drive, I see you hurt and dying. I'm so sorry. You were so beautiful, so smart and funny. You brought such comfort and joy to my life. I love you so much. I always have and always will. Your brother, Dante' misses you very much too. He was so lost and sad after you were gone. We have grown very close in our grief for you. He seems to have forgiven me for taking your life. I hope that you have too. I can't seem to forgive myself though. We buried you by the creek were you loved to play and swim. I don't live there anymore, but I have been back to visit your resting place. It's beautiful, peaceful and quiet there. I miss you so much. I got a new puppy two weeks ago. I named her after you. She would be honored to have your name if she could understand such things. Oh Kenya, I'm so very sorry. It was an accident and I would never hurt you on purpose. I hope that you knew I was there, holding you in my arms as you died. I hope you felt me and didn't feel alone as you passed from this world to the next. I was there, I held you, as I hold you in my heart until we meet again. Sometimes I see you looking down at me from heaven, with your intellegent eyes. I'll love you forever and I can hardly wait to see you again. Love, Mom

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