Dear Mom,
What do I say after all this time? Hi? You should know that I got all
of your letters over the years. I was sad when you finally stopped writing.
I’ve missed you. I’m sorry I never wrote you back. I don’t know why I
didn’t. I guess I was just so mad at Dad all these years, and I blamed you,
too.
But that was wrong. I was wrong. The problems in our family weren’t
your fault any more than they were mine. I forgave you a long time ago. It
just took me a while to realize it and finally get up the courage to write you.
I hope you can forgive me for excluding you from my life for so long.
I never thought I’d say this, but I think I’m even ready to forgive Dad.
Life has taught me a lot of hard lessons. It took me some time to learn them.
But one thing I’ve learned is that everybody deserves a second chance.
I’ve been very lucky to get one, and I’ve done alright for myself because of
it.
Anyway, I’m writing to let you know that I’ll be moving back down
south. I’ve grown tired of fast paced city life and the cold-hearted world of
big business. I’m going to open my own KTV in a little town in Taidong
and live a quiet life. I may even settle down and start a family.
I’ll contact
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you again when I get settled into my new place, and I’ll