Dear Esperanza,

I know I usually am soft spoken and rarely give you the time of day. For that, I’m so sorry. I am here for you, and you know mama is. Nenny loves you a lot as well. She may not understand your problems, but she loves you so much, just like me. I’m sorry we throw Nenny at you, sweetheart. I’m working extra hard so one day we may have a better life. You handle life here well, even through the struggles. I know a lot has happened here, some that are good memories, and some are memories that make living life hard. I promise I’m working to get us out of here. I’m doing it for you and the rest of my beautiful children. I love you Esperanza, my special headstrong little girl.

Love, Papa