To My Darling Daughter Catherine,
Before you were born I was searching for a name and I chose ‘Catherine’. I knew it would be perfect and it was. Your name means “pure” and that is exactly what you are, pure inside and out. From the moment I set eyes on you, your smile brought me overwhelming joy. I was amazed how your little girl sweetness melted my heart – it still does – and how your pureness lit up my world.
To me you are perfect as you are and never let anyone tell you otherwise. Never let the cruelness of this world harden you, instead embrace humankind with your pure and gentle heart. Always remembering that whatever life brings, it is my hope that you remember a few simple things:
First you must believe in yourself – or to thine own self be true – (Hamlet) and follow your dreams. Your dreams are for yourself and if you work on them they’ll come true.
Don’t ever forget to be yourself, laugh at life, cry when you’re saddened and above all love as it heals all pain.
Look after yourself; your health and your body. Sleep when your body tells you, eat and drink not to excess and love your body…it is perfect just as you are.
Listen to others; your friends and your enemies. They have a right to be heard, but do not be too quick to judge. Act as a true friend and learn to forgive. It is often hard to think before you speak, and to draw back, but thought gives you more respect. When you speak with a pure heart, making someone feel good is a true blessing.
Offer help and only give advice when asked. Too many people act before thinking of how their words will affect the outcome. Are you qualified to advise? Help the elderly, you’ll be one someday. Treasure a child and you’ll be rewarded.
Always question in your mind if you think something is not right. Lead if you believe you are right in your thinking and never give in to pressure if you know it is wrong.
Always keep your promises and never say you’ll do something, knowing you’ll never be able to fulfil that promise. If you break a trust it can be hard to rebuild a relationship.
See the world through open eyes. Treasure it, love it, revere it and please keep it for your children and your children’s’ children.
Although you are now a mother and have made me the proudest of all grandmothers, you’ll always be my baby. Teach your child what I have strived to pass on to you. Be strong, independent and love. But remember…whatever happens, you’ll never be alone…you will always have me, you will always be my baby and you’ll always have a home.
Your loving mother.
This is one of the letters from the book, Lost Love Letters: An Indie Chicks Anthology available now from Amazon
About Faith Mortimer
Faith Mortimer is a wife & mother, dividing her time between Hampshire, UK & Cyprus. Since childhood, she dreamt of writing novels which readers would love, & spent many hours writing short stories which she read to her sisters. Later her dreams were put on hold while she focused upon her family & careers as a Registered nurse & later overseeing a string of travel & sport related companies. Born in Manchester & educated in Singapore, Malaya & Hampshire, England. Faith's books: DEVIL's BRAE: (#1 Dark Minds Series) September 2013 - A tense psychological thriller with a romantic twist. THE ASSASSINS' VILLAGE (#1 Diana Rivers Series) Mystery suspense set in the Troodos mountains of Cyprus. This 93,000 word novel was chosen on the Harper Collins/Authonomy site out of over 8000 books to be the Number 1 book! An Amazon #1 Bestseller. CHILDREN OF THE PLANTATION (#2 Diana Rivers Series) Mystery suspense, set in exotic Malaysia during the 1960's & 1950's 7 the present. Amazon #4 bestseller THE SURGEON'S BLADE, (#3 Diana Rivers series) This psychological thriller is described as tense & thrilling. #1 Bestseller Hit #3 highest downloaded book in April 2012 in the Mail on Sunday (UK) CAMERA ACTION...MURDER! (#4 Diana Rivers series) Mystery/suspense December 2012 Voted INDIE BOOK OF THE DAY JUNE 2013! CHILDHUNT! (#5 Diana Rivers series) Psychological thriller. Voted best in series so far! THE SEEDS OF TIME, BOOK 1 THE CROSSING. Romance/action/adventure (Completely reworked & with added content.) June 2012 'HARVEST BOOK 2 THE CROSSING Published July 2012 Romance/action/adventure(Reworked & added content) THE BAMBOO MIRROR. FREE. Eclectic collection of short stories, covering subjects like ghosts, murder, mystery, romance & greed. A VERY FRENCH AFFAIR, Romance, full of bitter-sweet passion & suspense I love to hear from readers...your reviews & feedback are welcome! We writers need to know what you as readers enjoy. I love to hear from readers...your reviews & feedback are welcome! We writers need to know what you as readers enjoy.
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