A sister's loss

Kelsey has been keeping in contact with us frequently. Both her and Kaiden have expressed profound sadness. They were so excited to get to have a new sister in their lives. The following is a text message that I received from Kelsey. Text messaging had been turned off of her phone but apparently some recent account changes I made turned them back on, even though they weren't supposed to be.  Shortly before midnight is when I received this text. She had no idea that it would actually go through, but needed some way to express her sorrow.

"Dear Sawyer,            

I have never met you in this life, but I will meet with you someday. I will never get to see you laugh or cry. I will never have the chance to give you a hug, hold your hand, or share memories with you. But there is and always will be the fact that I love you, and nothing can ever change that. I know that God is watching over you, and that you are still with us in our hearts. I have but one question, why did you leave us? Many are broken-hearted because of your passing. I was so excited to have a new sister, to hold you, to make you laugh... But it was yet another hope of mine that let me down. Just promise me one thing, promise me that comfort and peace will be brought to Stephanie, Scott, and any others of whom that grieve for their loss of you. That's all I ask. Please let it be so. I will remember you always.                       

Love,
                          
Kelsey xoxo"

On Sunday night I received a picture from her. She had made a necklace for her and a matching necklace and bracelet for Sawyer to wear for the funeral.