My Dearest Halle,
It has been nine plus years since I held you in my arms at
the hospital and had that extraordinary feeling that things would never be the
same for our family ever again.
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| Mel Feller loves David and Halle Martin |
I have to admit, your arrival took me completely by surprise
and astonishment. I knew you would be cute. I knew you would be special.
However, I never dreamed how quickly and overwhelmingly you would captivate my
heart.
It did not end there. Every time I saw you, you were even
more beautiful, even more precious and seemed even more cascading with joy. My
heart abruptly halts when you look at me and smile with that huge, unrestrained
smile of recognition. It takes so little to please you and the reward for doing
so is just so great, it makes being near you a sudden pleasure.
You have such a wonderful curiosity, an interest in the
world around you including the natural one. I love that you want to look at
everything, and want to know the reasons things work and people do what they do.
You are always looking for the best in the world and with everyone. I hope you never lose that sense of
wonderment.
It has been so amazing watching you experience new things,
especially those outdoors. One of the best things about life is that you will
be continually encountering new scenarios, having new experiences and learning
from each of them.
In my 60 years, I have had many different life experiences
and lessons of which I believe you can benefit. Therefore, I jotted down a
personal, stream-of-consciousness list of how, in my view, you can live a
happy, healthy and full life. Here is the list:
You are very smart and can do anything you want.
Take chances, try new things, have no regrets!
Be confident in yourself and do not ponder too much on past
decisions.
Have a positive outlook. One’s optimistic attitude has a
profound effect on the overall quality of his or her life. Enthusiasm does not
survive in a negative atmosphere either.
Always be kind to others, even if you do not like them!
Have fun and do not take life too seriously. Laughter and
nonsense wake up brain cells.
Remember that money and material things accumulated in one’s
life really do not matter. What does matter is leaving a legacy of good
character and taking care of people, the land and the environment.
You have a rich heritage and an ingrained Martin pioneer
spirit. Know it, be proud of it and glean information from it!
Keep a journal or write short stories about yourself and
your experiences. No one will know what family history and events were like
unless someone took the time to document it, at least from their perspective!
Always listen to your dad; he has a wealth of experiences and
love for you!
Never forget, no matter what you do in this life, I will
always love you, unconditionally!
Always loving you,
Papa Mel Feller
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