The Rest of Her Life-Week 1, Post B

Dear Leigh,
First off, I would like to let you know how sorry I am for what has happened, and hope you and you’re family will get through this tough time in your life. Though I can not directly relate to you, because I am not a mother, but I can probably relate to your daughter.

When I was reading I really liked that you sent the letter to the nineteen-year-old boy in jail. Though he did kill someone, I would feel bad for him too and I would want to let him know that not everyone was on the mother’s side. I can especially relate to him and your daughter when it came to the accidents. Not that I had one, but I am just learning to drive and make many mistakes. Luckily, they are not accidents, and I hope I never have to deal with that. Even though your daughter wants nothing to do with you now, I think she will soon want some one to talk to, you just have to let her know you are there for her.

After you wrote the letter to Bethany Cleese, the mother of the girl Kara killed, I thought it was very kind, and a good thing to do. I disagreed when Gary told you not to send it. Though it may have made the trial more complicated, it would be the right thing to do. When he said “‘Stop it, Leigh. Stop it. We’ve got to be practical. Just sitting here feeling bad won’t do anyone any good.’”(pg.45), I was extremely mad at him. I understand that it isn’t good to mope and be depressed forever, but it hasn’t even been a day. You have the right to be sad after what has happened.

I wish you the best of luck with the trials, your daughter, and just dealing with daily life after this incident.

Sincerely Annabel