I have so much to tell you; so much to show you. It pains me that you have missed so very much. My 16th birthday, the boyfriends, the drunken moments, my 18th birthday, learning how to drive, going to university, getting my cat Astra ( who you probably would have secretly loved and called Fulham the 2nd), my 21st birthday, meeting my future husband, getting engaged, and now, getting married. That is nothing when I think about what you have really missed. The times I have needed you and you weren't here. Praying nightly that you will visit me in my dreams, and when you don't visit for weeks, months; wondering why did god punish me? I still don't understand why you had to leave and I never will. My heart will remain broken until it is my time to join you. I pray you'll wait for me, as I can't imagine a heaven without you. I love you and I pray you are safe and without suffering. Thank you for being my dad; although our time was short lived, I will never forget the man you were and the person you made me to be. 
            Emily bruiners
            25/06/2017