Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Tim and Mary Smith from Tennessee faced unimaginable heartbreak when their 12-year-old daughter, Taylor, passed away from pneumonia on January 5, 2014.
While sorting through Taylor’s belongings, they discovered a letter she had written to her future self, meant to be opened in 2023. Since Taylor would never be there to read it, her parents decided to open it themselves.
The heartfelt letter offered wisdom, encouragement, and reflections on faith and life. Taylor’s words brought comfort to her grieving parents, who shared it online, touching the hearts of countless readers.
Finding this letter must have been both painful and healing for Tim and Mary. What would you have done in their situation?