Dear Rachel,

Happy birthday, beautiful! I wonder how you’re doing up there. I hope that heaven is treating you well. God and the other angels are probably planning the biggest birthday bash for you. There’s not one day when you don’t cross my mind. The littlest things remind me of you. It’s crazy how time flew by so fast. Today is the anniversary of your birthday. Within the thing you were here, you’ve touch and left a mark on so many people’s lives. I remember seeing you at the regional BPA competition during sophomore year. Although we didn’t have much time to talk, we got to say hi before the award ceremony. When they called you onstage, my BPA members and I cheered for you. I was so proud of you for placing! I didn’t join this past year, because it would too much hurt to go back and remember our memories from that day. This year, I might join again and make you proud. Who knows? We’ll just have to see. I couldn’t sleep last night because I stayed up thinking about you. I still wonder how life would be like if you never left, but I know that you’re having a wonderful time up there with God. Although today is technically you’re 19th birthday, it’s your 1st. Last night, Quyen told me that angels had birthdays too; since you’re an angel now, it’s your 1st birthday as an angel. Please continue to watch over everyone, especially those in need. Enjoy your 1st birthday, precious angel. I love and miss you so much. I’ll see you soon, pretty girl.