To Emma (Week 8)

Dear Emma,
 If you are reading this, you are old enough to understand some things that may be beginning to seem confusing. As you know, I am no longer apart of your life, but I have left some very important items behind, that could contribute to your future. If your dad is not reading this with you, that means he too has passed away, and all of our inheritance is to be left to you. You may not know much about me, but I want you to look at me as a true mother, who gave my whole heart for you to be happy.
When you were first born, there were some complications with the delivery, and I developed a life-threatening disease that wouldn't allow me to watch my beautiful baby girl turn into a successful young woman. The day of your birth, I was given 2 weeks left to live. I spent every waking moment clutching you in my arms, hoping even the slightest bit of my memory might rub off on you.
For words of encouragement; you're going to hear the same things over and over by adults throughout your entire life: Never give up, Set goals and work to achieve them, and dream big. I want to tell you that... Not everything goes as planned. You may set goals or have dreams that you'll never succeed at. That is all a part of life sweetheart. What I want you to remember is- there's always a light at the end of the tunnel, even when it feels like things could never get better... Keep walking until you find your treasure, your shoulder to lean on that will carry you through.
    Your Loving Mother,
                       Haley <3