Dear Hollis,
I know we have never met. But I recently found out that
you lived in the same orphanage as me! My name is Roger. The “mustard lady”
told me about you. How you changed. She said that you used to be quiet and to
yourself. That you would constantly come back. Here, to the orphanage. She told
me the story of when you lived with that boy, and his parents. You know the ones
that were in the crash? I just want to let you know that I never felt loved and
cared for either. Then I met this lady Mrs. Jones. She was walking down the
street and I tried to take her purse. But she took me by the collar and pulled
me all the way home with her. Taught me the really meaning of trust. I was just
a boy all alone on the streets, a thief. The day I met her changed my life
forever. I am now serving at a soup kitchen, I have a job, and a nice family is
thinking about adopting me! I hope you are doing well.
Sincerely, Roger
Dear Roger,
You are right. I never felt like I had anyone. Not even
the kids at the orphanage. When I moved in with Josie I thought that it was
temporary. But, I ended up living with her long term. I loved it! She was the
best person in my life! She helped me and I helped her. Mrs. Jones sounds like
a nice woman. Maybe she could teach me a few things to? We should all meet up
one day. I would like that. People used to be so judgmental. Everyone even
myself. Just never give up. You can become the person you’ve always wanted to
be.
Sincerely, Hollis Woods
