Damien,



First of all son I’m sorry for not calling you for so long. Your daddy has been busy trying to make enough money to come see you during the summer. Don’t think I forgot about you either, because I think about you everyday. I pray for you every night before I go to sleep, as well as everyday I’m in church. I can’t wait to see you again; it hurts me to be so far away from you. But anyway I hope you’re doing well in school and staying out of trouble. I just wish it didn’t have to be like this, I want it to be the way it use to be. But in all reality it might not end up that way, but I’m going to try my hardest to get it back to that point. I know you miss me too but every week you’ll receive a letter from me, and I’d like it if you’d send me pictures you’ve drawn and letters from you as well as pictures of you. Maybe if all goes well I can have you come out to visit me and we could go to the beach and all kinds of cool places. But that’s up to your mom, and I have to prove to her that I’m serious about being in your life. Next time you see your sister tell her daddy says he loves and misses her too. You’re a big brother now and you have to take care of her, that’s what big brothers do. Damien I’m so proud of you for learning to read and write and for dealing with this situation like a man. Although you shouldn’t have to deal with this at all, I needed to take care of my life and get stuff straight before I can give you what you need. Rest assured I will see you again and be back in your life for good. I love you so much Damien and I’m so sorry for leaving without saying bye. Just do me a favor, shed no more tears because before you know it I’ll be knocking on your door to take you to play. For now I have to go, but I’ll be expecting a letter from you soon. I love you Damien, don’t ever forget that.