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It was sweet of Jack, Sam thought, to send Ellie a gift. She was just turning one and wouldn’t remember that he had, but Sam would put the card away for her to read when she was older. The dress she would take a photo of and send to him.
Jack could have just sent a email, and she could send one to thank him, but Sam liked the idea of sending him an actual photo that he could carry around. Something he could take with him wherever the hell he went when he wasn’t stateside.
Dear Jack,
What a lovely dress you found for Ellie! Thank you so much for sending it and don’t worry about it being a little bit after her birthday, I understand that your schedule doesn’t always work out that way. And besides, what kid doesn’t like getting presents whenever? Even if she is only a year old. She certainly liked the paper that it was wrapped in.
Ellie’s just started walking, which now means everything in my house that isn’t toddler friendly has had to go up two feet. Heaven help me when she learns how to climb. She’ll eat pretty much anything, now, and she loved her birthday cake. I think she gets that from you.
The postmark says Germany - I hope you were just passing through and not at the hospital? I know I’m not supposed to worry about you but sometimes - just sometimes - I wonder where you are and hope that you’re doing ok.
Have you got that Netflix membership, yet? Let me know when you do, I have some recommendations for you. Gotta stay current with the culture, old man!
I have attached a photo of Ellie in your dress. I’ve also put one in the mail to you, but I know sometimes mail can take a while so I though that you’d like this one now and then you can have a copy to carry around with you when the letter arrives. She’s still in the 95th percentile for height, I guess she can’t fight genetics. But finding pants long enough for her when winter comes will be a challenge!
Next time you’re on the west coast come and see us. The offer to bunk in my spare room is always open. And I can book some scope time if you want to take advantage of my connections.
Drop me a line when you get a chance. I always enjoy hearing from you.
Coos and cuddles,
Ellie (and Sam)