A Changing Heart

My Dear Dad:

One of the rescue team members drew an illustration of the rescue effort. I look so sad...

I remember that this was exactly how I felt when you were arrested. I am attaching a personal letter that I wrote to you with a drawing on the back. At that time mom kept telling me that the situation for you did not look optimistic at all. My memory drifts back to high school. I blocked myself out and did not talk to people most of the time.

This letter I have never shown anyone before. It was written to you a few weeks after I could not find you.

Now I have a completely different understanding over the rescue. My heart is no longer filled with sorrow and toil. For what it worth, I see the bright future that you and I are fighting for. I am grateful that I can explore my journey with many friends and kind hearted people around the world. My heart is calmer than before, for I know what you said in one letter: "I know what I am doing is right!" Yes, I KNOW WHAT I AM DOING IS RIGHT.

Today, I am becoming who I am. A changing heart comes with greater responsibilities and calmer smile.

Sigh... I still miss you so much and I wanted to share everything with you about my life. How can we ever make up the time that we have lost as a family?

Good night,

Dandan