Carissima Speranza,

I am sorry you died before we discovered each other. Thank you for making the difficult decision you did. I know you missed having us grow up with you, but your great love put me where I could be who and what I am today.

Please come visit, now and again, and see your grandchildren of blood. Visit me in dreams and whisper stories of your youth.

With great respect and affection,
Marie Antonia