Letter 1. May 5, 2026
This is the beginning of letters written to the cloud of witnesses.
To my Dear Brother,
It's been 10 years since you've left this world, and I'm sorry I never wrote sooner, but I always wished to. And if eternity is beyond time and space, then now is no better a time to. Let this be my act of mercy for you as my duty as your sister.
I write to you before I rest for the day. My mind is heavy with a headache and my days have been a whirlwind of wandering and uncertainty because of work. What you're missing out, by the grace of God, is a revolution that your dear sister (and brother-in-law) are battling in the front lines for - AI. It is both startling and fascinating and for me to be a singular woman working in technology (and a mother!) is so uncommon, but I wish to shine a light through it all with our faith.
This wandering and uncertainty brought my heart back to you and where your soul may be. Although we may never get answers on this side of Heaven, I hope in our God that your soul someday rests with Him. Only He will know your fate. I have but only to leave my trust in Him. You were baptized in His Church and wherever your life took you while we were apart and lost in the wiles of this earth, you will always be His. I know that in my heart.
My husband has been sick with the stomach flu this week so I have been watching your nephews more often. They're both growing so quickly and learning. I fear that if I blink I might miss so much. But with how quickly the world moves now, it feels even while our eyes are open, we can still miss so much.
I have been very tired that I've missed praying Compline many nights this week, but I will pray Compline in your honor. I will never stop praying that your soul rests with God someday, of that I promise you as your sister who truly and dearly loves you.
Good night.
