Grieving parents find secret letter their young daughter wrote to her future self before passing
Losing a child is an unimaginable sorrow for any parent. Tim and Mary Smith’s lives were shattered when their 12-year-old daughter, Taylor, passed away from pneumonia on January 5, 2014.
As they began the difficult task of sorting through Taylor’s belongings, they discovered a letter she had written to herself, with instructions to open it only in 2023. Since Taylor was no longer here to read it, her parents decided to open the letter early.
The letter, addressed “To be opened by Taylor Smith on April 13, 2023 ONLY! Unless said otherwise,” provided a poignant connection to their daughter. Taylor’s words offered a glimpse into her hopes and dreams for the future, making the moment both heartbreaking and healing for Tim and Mary.
In the letter, Taylor wrote: “Congratulations on graduating high school! If you didn’t, go back and keep trying. Get that degree!” She also inquired about her future, asking, “Have you gone on any mission trips? Have you been out of the country yet?”
The emotional revelation of Taylor’s letter was shared online, where it touched many, bringing comfort to her grieving parents and resonating with hundreds of thousands of readers.
