Here is the text of the typed letter:
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Hi, this is Mike. When the matriarch of our family, Paulene Beach, passed away earlier this year my sisters came across an envelope from her addressed to the family. She noted it was to be opened after her death. It is dated December 28, 1998. Think about that. She passed in 2019. That means she thought about her message enough to have written it just over 20 years before the date of her death. When the four of us, her children, were gathered together before her funeral, we opened the letter and read it. Since she obviously meant it for all of her family, I feel comfortable sharing it here. Here is the text of the typed letter:
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Vangee
4/21/2019 03:09:02 pm
I'm glad I read this letter. Mom and Dad Beach loved me and cared for me. I know I went away and hardly called them; but they were and the siblings, have always been in my prayers. Christ is alive. Sometimes we have our own way of loving our Lord and have made a life for ourselves, but no one should judge us. I had some wonderful times when I was in their household. I always remember the family times we had, praying together was always beautiful. I longed for a family, brothers/sisters and a home...and that's what they gave me. Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of the family. I miss mom and dad, but I know they are together now and I'm at peace with that. I'm glad I went to see her during my spring break 2 years ago. I really enjoyed my time with her then. She was proud of me when I felt no one cared that I was going for my PhD. She sent cards and called me. I was always so happy when we would talk. Thank you, mom, for your kind words. If any of you ever read my dissertation, I dedicated my dissertation to all the people I loved and people who are special to me and gave me purpose. At least read the dedication. Love to all.
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