Dear Jack.

It has now been a year and seven months since you passed. It's a lot easier now than I remember it was those first few months, but I still miss you.

I don't have much time to write today but yesterday was the girls' birthday! I can't believe they're one already! It was a day of surprises. Abigail came over and made special birthday pancakes for breakfast. One with jam for Marly and another with honey for Leah. I had lemon and sugar on mine. Later, Rosemary and Lee came over along with Bill, Clara, Jesse and Faith. We had lunch together.

Rosemary and Lee got the girls new scarfs and Lee made little name hangers for them to go on the wall of the nursery. Clara and Dolly made the girls new dresses, pink for Marly, purple for Leah, both matching with little bows, they're adorable. Faith gave them some building blocks. And Bill gave them a slow, short ride on Sargent, he was holding them tight and one at a time, don't worry. The ride was so adorable to watch, and the girls loved it.

My parents and Julie and Tom surprised us too. They all came here from Hamilton for the twins' birthday. It was lovely spending time with them. Father announced that he would be starting business in Hope Valley which should bring him and Mother here more often, so they can see the girls. Father is going to build a house on some land out a little bit from the house for when they come here. I'm so happy. Your mother is coming to Hope Valley next week, the girls haven't seen much of her for a while, I think she's planning on staying for a while, might give Mrs Wallis a break from caring for the girls.

Tom and Julie have gotten engaged! Can you believe it? They're such a lovely couple Jack. You would be proud of how far they've come, I sure am. I was shocked even more tonight when they announced they will be moving to Hope Valley. Julie finished art school and thinks that Hope Valley could be her inspiration, I think she really just wants to spend time with the girls, which is sweet. The business that Tom works for is looking to start working out West, so Tom put his hand up to start here. The town really is booming Jack!

I really must go, my darling. We are having dinner with Mrs. Wallis and her husband tonight and I need to finish preparing. Two daughters and suddenly my cooking skills are so much better than they were. And I'm not feeding our daughters lard, like your mother did.

I love you, my Darling Jack.

Your Dearest Elizabeth.


Sorry this was a little late, I was quite busy and forgot to finish this letter.

Enjoy!

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