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Dear little one,

you are probably reading this, wondering how come I am even writing this. If I remember correctly, you have always been a smart girl with a will of her own. A will that always seems to get her into trouble. I know it got me into trouble, I still have some scars to prove it.

I just want to tell you a few things before I'll leave you be. A few things that are quite important. You're still small now and you have just discovered nothing is the way it seemed to be. The moment you stepped through that door and discovered that daddy isn't the protector you always thought him to be fell on you like rocks. Momentarily, you choose not to think about that. That's good, you shouldn't think about it. For now, be a child. Be the child you want to be. Play hide and seek, play tag and just go and have fun with your friends, for the events that are about to unfold reach beyond your grasp. The only thing you can do now is grab your pencils -I know you prefer your markers, but mum doesn't really like it when you don't only colour your pictures, but the table also- and colour your world. Colour all those colouring books you have lying around (not only your barbie ones) and show them to mum and dad. Enjoy the oehs and the aahs they give you and enjoy the looks in their eyes. Believe me, colour a lot, for you will get a colour box with Winnie the Pooh on it.

I also remember that you have a sweet tooth. Do not eat to much candy little one, you'll get cavities. Seeing how you hate injections -needles in general- you'll torture the dentist with your questions about the needle. How big is it? How long will it be in my mouth? Will it hurt? He will just look at you annoyed and tell you it is either this, or a lot of pain while he's drilling. I think you know which one you'll choose. I don't think you'll be able to lay your hands of the candy though, especially not the chocolate. Just make sure you brush your teeth properly. Also, be prepared to get strange looks when you're stirring your chocolate mousse, because you like it better that way. People find it weird, for mousse is mousse and shouldn't be stirred. Don't listen to what they say, it tastes better that way, you are right.

Last, but most important, I want to tell you to always keep your head up. No matter what happens, keep your head up and smell the fresh air. Do not let life get you down, for it will all be alright eventually. You are going to go through a lot of pain in the coming 12 years, but don't let it get you down. You are a strong girl, you will get to hear that a lot, and you can get through this. You'll lose trust in those who are dear to you, for they will leave you, but you will gain that trust again in the form of new friends. Better friends. Hold on to them, support them when they need you,let them support you when you need them and do not shut them out. Learn how to take compliments, open your mind and follow your dreams. Write like your life depends on it, love like you can't do anything else and live your life the way you want to.

Hugs and kisses,

grown up Mantha.

PS. Keep Nijn close, for that little stuffed rabbit will always be able to give you comfort, no matter how old you are.

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Dear little one,

you are probably reading this, wondering how come I am even writing this. If I remember correctly, you have always been a smart girl with a will of her own. A will that always seems to get her into trouble. I know it got me into trouble, I still have some scars to prove it.

I just want to tell you a few things before I'll leave you be. A few things that are quite important. You're still small now and you have just discovered nothing is the way it seemed to be. The moment you stepped through that door and discovered that daddy isn't the protector you always thought him to be fell on you like rocks. Momentarily, you choose not to think about that. That's good, you shouldn't think about it. For now, be a child. Be the child you want to be. Play hide and seek, play tag and just go and have fun with your friends, for the events that are about to unfold reach beyond your grasp. The only thing you can do now is grab your pencils -I know you prefer your markers, but mum doesn't really like it when you don't only colour your pictures, but the table also- and colour your world. Colour all those colouring books you have lying around (not only your barbie ones) and show them to mum and dad. Enjoy the oehs and the aahs they give you and enjoy the looks in their eyes. Believe me, colour a lot, for you will get a colour box with Winnie the Pooh on it.

I also remember that you have a sweet tooth. Do not eat to much candy little one, you'll get cavities. Seeing how you hate injections -needles in general- you'll torture the dentist with your questions about the needle. How big is it? How long will it be in my mouth? Will it hurt? He will just look at you annoyed and tell you it is either this, or a lot of pain while he's drilling. I think you know which one you'll choose. I don't think you'll be able to lay your hands of the candy though, especially not the chocolate. Just make sure you brush your teeth properly. Also, be prepared to get strange looks when you're stirring your chocolate mousse, because you like it better that way. People find it weird, for mousse is mousse and shouldn't be stirred. Don't listen to what they say, it tastes better that way, you are right.

Last, but most important, I want to tell you to always keep your head up. No matter what happens, keep your head up and smell the fresh air. Do not let life get you down, for it will all be alright eventually. You are going to go through a lot of pain in the coming 12 years, but don't let it get you down. You are a strong girl, you will get to hear that a lot, and you can get through this. You'll lose trust in those who are dear to you, for they will leave you, but you will gain that trust again in the form of new friends. Better friends. Hold on to them, support them when they need you,let them support you when you need them and do not shut them out. Learn how to take compliments, open your mind and follow your dreams. Write like your life depends on it, love like you can't do anything else and live your life the way you want to.

Hugs and kisses,

grown up Mantha.

PS. Keep Nijn close, for that little stuffed rabbit will always be able to give you comfort, no matter how old you are.