[ WP ] Write the letter that you always wanted to , but never did .

Mom, 
 
 Before you got sick, I did n't think I wanted a family. I thought that I was going to be one of those women who tour around the world, move from place to place and adopt myself into other people's families and lives. I was content with that. 
 
 But then you got sick. And then you got REALLY sick. And that's when I realized that if you did n't make it, you would never meet my husband. You would never meet my kids. All those things you so looked forward to doing with your future grandkids, you would n't get to do. My kids would never know the joys of having you take them crabbing on the beach at low tide, or baking bread with you, or having you help them make their Halloween costumes. You would n't be able to play golf or tennis with them, or ride your bike to get pizza with them. Sure, I'll do all that, but these were YOUR dreams with the grandchildren you would never get to meet. 
 
 And with these lamentations comes the realization that I DO want kids, and a husband, and a family. And I know this now, because the most genuine sadness I feel at the prospect of your deaths is how much life you looked forward to leading. 
 
 I love you, Mom. Keep fighting. There are people I'd like you to meet. They're not here yet, but you'd better believe... they're coming. 
 
 Steph
