[ WP ] A letter to your soul mate but its ten years until you meet them .

06/05/04 
 
 Lilith, 
 
 I am sorry for the hand that life has dealt you. I did not get so lucky either, but at least you have made it this far. This is the only thing I have left behind, and I am sorry that I have to say this. 
 I dated this the day I died, and had a friend leave it for you where you found it. I was the one who sent the anonymous messages online when you were struggling, praying that they would give you hope. Like I've said before, you were, and are, friendly, wonderful, and your courage gave me hope to fight against my crummy illness. I even remember how you joked about being a `` soulmate'' with an anonymous messenger, and I know how you wished I would reveal myself. I hope you forgive me, I was not ready. 
 I remembered seeing your post about how sad you were when they took out the tree in front of your apartment complex, so I asked to be buried beneath a sapling nearby. It will probably be marked with a small stone. I am hoping that by now, it has grown strong, like you. I hope it gives you shade for when you read, and that it's bark is soft and comfortable to rest on. 
 I may have never been able to meet you in person, but I pray that even in death, I can still, in some way, offer you the support and comfort that I had dreamed of giving when I was alive. I hope that life has treated you better, and even if you still have hard times, remember that you are strong and kind, and you are loved. 
 
 Best wishes, 
 
 Erik, the soulmate
