“I love you, Makayla Isabelle Scott. You captured my heart at sixteen years old and don’t you dare give it back. My love for you transcends even in your absence from my life. God blessed me with you and my life’s purpose has been to love you. I love you through the good days and bad years. You might not be there yet and that’s fine because my love can carry us through until you’re ready to meet me there.” His eyes filled with joyful tears, matching mine.

