This 12 years old just died. The letter her parents discover afterwards is truly heart breaking.
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Taylor loved to write letters. They found several that she had written to other people.
But this letter was different. She’d written it to herself in the future.
She had instructed herself not to open it until 2023. Her parents were curious what was inside.
You can really see Taylor’s character and personality coming through. (A transcript is at the bottom.)
After battling complications with pneumonia, 12-year-old Taylor Smith passed away on January 5th. Her family and friends were devastated that a girl so full of life could be so suddenly gone.
As her parents started to go through her belongings, they made an important discovery.
Here is a transcript of the letter:
Dear Taylor,
How’s life? Life is pretty simple right now (10 years in your past). I know I’m late for you, but as I’m writing, this is early, so; congratulations on graduating high school! If you didn’t, go back and keep trying. Get that degree! Are you (we) in college? If not, I understand. We do have pretty good reasoning, after all.
Don’t forget, it’s Allana’s 11th birthday today! Sheesh, 11 already? In my time, she just turned 1! I didn’t get to go to that party though, because I was in Cranks, Kentucky for my first mission trip. I’ve only been back for 6 days!
Speaking of, how’s your relationship with GOD? Have you prayed, worshipped, read the bible, or gone to serve the lord recently? If not, get up and do so NOW! I don’t care what point in our life we’re in right now, do it! He was mocked, beaten, tortured, and crucified for you! A sinless man, who never did you or any other person any wrong!
Now, have you gone on any more mission trips? Have you been out of the country yet? How about on a plane?
Is Doctor Who still on the air? If not, what regeneration did they end it with? You should go watch some Doctor Who! Later though, you gotta finish reading your own words of wisdom!
Do you have your own place yet? If we’re in college, what are we majoring in? Right now, I wanna be a lawyer.
She was a unique and special girl.
Have you been to Dollywood recently? Right now, their newest attraction is the Wild Eagle. It’s so fun!
Also I think I’m going to sell my iPad and buy an iPad mini. Don’t forget to tell your kids that we’re older than the tablet! Attached I also have a drawing of an iPad, so you can show them.
Well, I think that’s all. But remember, it’s been 10 years since I wrote this. Stuff has happened, good and bad. That’s just how life works, and you have to go with it.
Sincerely, Taylor Smith
It’s a blessing that we have this letter, full of Taylor’s spirit and energy. It’s clear that her life was a gift to all those who knew her.
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