9-8-97

Daddy,

I'm 5 years old today. My little brother is now being potty trained. Mommy says your in a far away place but I think she is wrong. Your in my heart. I miss you daddy I hope I can see you soon.

9-30-00

Happy birthday daddy

I'm 8 years old now and I still haven't seen you yet. every time I ask about you mommy says you have to explain it. Where are you daddy? I miss you still I hope you have a happy birthday I still miss you.

9-8-01

Daddy

Today is my birthday and I am 9 years old. I'm in 4th grade. I haven't changed much. My hair is longer and my eyes are still brown. Mommy says that I have your feet and walk but most people think I look like her. Well I don't know if it's true so I want to ask you. Am I like you or mommy? I still miss you. Waiting for you to come and see me again.

9-30-02

Daddy

I'm 10 years old already but how old are you? Mommy tells me not to ask people there age but you are my daddy and I can ask you right? Still wishing my candles for you to come home.

Bella

9-8-03

Daddy

I'm 11 years old today. I still think about you everyday and night.

I wish you were here holding me when I cried. I'm in dancing now and mommy said I could give you a picture if we buy one. I think we will but don't tell her that.

9-8-04

Daddy

I'm the big 12 this year. I haven't seen you in 7 years. Mommy tells me that I have a baby sister I never had a baby sister before. I have a brother but not a sister. I can't wait to see her but I don't think I will. Mommy won't answer this question so I will ask you. Do you love me daddy? Because I love you. I know I do I pray for you every night to make sure that you are safe. Tell my baby sister I said hi. I hope to see you soon.

9-30-05

Daddy

I'm 13 years old. I wanted to see if you are alright. Did the storm hit your house. Well it hit mine. I lost all of the letters in the house and all of the things I wanted to give you. I hope you are all alright. I miss you all and love you.

Bella

9-8-06

Daddy

I'm 14 years old now. I still miss you it has been 9 years since I last saw you. I still miss you. Mommy says I have her eyes. Do I have anything of yours? I hope I do that way people can now that I am your daughter. I'm sorry that I missed all of your phone calls, birthdays, and other things. But when I tried to call back no one answer. Do you still love me daddy? Did you ever? I know I love you but I don't think that you know it.

9-8-07

Daddy

I'm 15 now and I'm in 9th grade. I still miss you but I know now that you don't miss me. I will graduate soon and hopefully you will be there cheering with my mommy. Maybe you could bring my sisters to I don't think they will like me very much. I would love to meet you wife. Mommy tells me she is my step mom but I don't care. Well daddy I still love you even though you have caused me pain. But you don't have to love me because other people love me. Goodbye daddy I hope to seen you soon.

Love Always,

Bella

9-8-08

Daddy

I'm officially 16 now. My sweet sixteen party has past and now I will tell you. Why do you hate me? Why do I see me and you staring at each other with hate in our eyes? I still miss you but why won't to send back any letters. I still love you I will be 17 soon in September. Love you Bella.

BPOV:

The last letter I wrote was 2 months ago. I am now 17 years old and know one thing is for sure. My dad hates me. He would rather ignore me for 11 years then just say that I don't like you. But deep down inside I still love him.