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Dear Kiley, My Sweetie:
亲爱的凯莉，我的小宝贝：

Although you may not remember me, I want you to know how very much your Daddy loves you. I left for Afghanistan when you were 9 months old. Leaving you was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. You are so very special to me sweetie – you are truly a gift from God. The best day of my life was the day you were born. Every time I saw you smile my heart would just melt. You were my sweetie – my life was not complete until you were born.
尽管你可能不会记得我，我还是想让你知道，你老爸我是多么爱你。我在你9个月大的时候，去了阿富汗。离开你是我有生以来最痛苦的事情。宝贝，在我眼里你是如此特别——你是上帝赐予我的无价之宝。你出生的那天，是我有生以来最美好的一天。每当看到你的笑容，我的心仿佛就要融化。你是我的小宝贝——你的出生让我的人生变得完整。

I am so sorry I will not be able to see you grow up. But remember, your Daddy is not gone. I am in heaven now smiling down on you every day. You are so very lucky to have such a wonderful Mom to take care of you. Make sure you are good for her and help her out whenever you can. Always remember to say your prayers at night and be thankful for all your many blessings. Never forget how important and special you are to so many people. We love you so very much. When you get older and start school, do your best and try to learn as much as you can about the world you live in. Always be nice and caring to others and you will discover that the world will be nice to you. But when things aren’t going your way, never forget that God knows what is best for you and everything will work out in the end.
我很难过我不能看着你长大。但是，要记住，你的老爸并没有死去。我正在天上微笑着看你，每天都是如此。你很幸运，能有一个这么棒的妈咪照顾你。为了她，你一定要做个乖孩子，要时时刻刻尽你所能去帮助她。每天晚上都要记着祈祷，要常怀感恩之心——为你所得到的一切恩赐。永远不要忘记，你在那么多人的眼里，是那么的重要和特别。我们是那么爱你。当你长大了，开始上学了，要尽你所能，要全心全意去认识你所在的这个世界。对他人要永远保持一颗和善、关爱之心，这样你就会发现世界对你也是和善的。但是，如果事情跟你想的不一样，千万不要忘记，上帝知道什么是最适合你的，而一切问题最终都能得到解决。

You have such a bright and beautiful future ahead of you. Have fun. Enjoy it. And remember, your Daddy will always be proud of you and will always love you. You are and will always be my sweetie.
你拥有一个如此光明和美好的未来。一定要开心。享受生活。此外，要记住，你的老爸将永远为你骄傲，永远爱你。你是我的小宝贝，永远都是。


With very much love,
爱你
Your Daddy
老爸

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