So scary...

Lauren,

Mommy avoided writing to you about this because it really scared me. Last Thursday 9/30, I wasn't feeling well and closed my eyes on grandma's sofa. Grandma was at the sink doing something or cooking something in the kitchen. You and Makeala were playing in the nook as usual. Grandpa has been very forgetful for a long time so when he went outside in the backyard, he forgot to close the sliding glass door. When I opened my eyes and didn't see you or Makeala, I freaked out. I stopped breathing for a moment. I rushed out and saw Makeala right in the patio area. But you, you were a little bit closer to the pond and I ran to you and grabbed you and hugged you back inside the house. I can't imagine anything bad happening to you. You are my everything.

As it turns out, I brought this to you aunt and uncle's attention since Grandpa has been forgetting another couple of times over the last few days. It didn't go very well. There was some confrontation between your uncle and Grandma. I didn't want any confrontations but I can't afford to not take preventative measures to keep you safe. All in all, they locked the sliding glass door and now Grandpa has to go through the garage to the side of the house to get to the backyard. I feel much better about your safety.

I will do anything for you. Anything. I love you always.

Mommy