My dear son Jack,
I was sad my cricket is gone, but I am more grateful you and the rest of the boys are safe. Your burial for little Lily sounds lovely. Exactly what I would have done.
Tell Christina I will reimburse her for the bottle you buried Lily in.
Father has written a new book. He will send both you and that darling boy, Tully, a copy.
Don't worry about Christina not liking archaeology. I do not like it either, and your father still married me. As long as she loves you, that should be enough.
Your father says to be careful and treat your beautiful girl right. We cannot wait to meet her and the rest of your team.
Your devoted mother