Dear Michael,

I lost my dad seven months and one day before your kids lost you. I know how it feels to lose the one parent you have who understands you. I know what it's like to have your whole world end because your parent died. But I want you to know that kids are strong. It's hard.......REALLY hard......to go on with your life when your dad dies. The world expects you to go on like nothing ever happened. And you try to, but your heart is permanently broken. It ends up being held together with love and time and a lot of tears. But like I said, kids are strong. Your kids are even stronger than I am. You would be so proud of them. 

I know it's hard right now for Paris, but she will be okay. I know, 'cause I was in the hospital once too. I just couldn't take it anymore. I got some help, and I spent some time thinking about my dad, and I found the strength to go on. She will too. And if she feels like I do, she'll want to make you proud of her. I know that's what I want to do for my dad.

I just wanted to share that with you, because you're like a hero to me. And so are your kids. I feel like if they can make it, then so can I. And ever since you died, I've had this dream where you're teaching my dad how to dance in Heaven. I hope so, 'cause I wanna dance with him when I get there. I miss him so much. Keep him company, okay?  And tell him I love him.

Love,

Hannah