It was almost nine years ago when you opened your small eyes to this world. I remember how happy Suh and Paul were looking at your small face. We were in Syracuse and it was almost time for me to leave Syracuse because my study was over.

I remember that I was one of the few lucky people who held you in my arms. I felt so happy and so alive. I was holding you in my arms where you were smiling as if telling me that you had a full life in front of you.

Dearest Lily, though I have not seen you since then, dear Suh and Paul always kept me informed about you growing up. I have your pictures in all your ages. One of your pictures where you were dressed up like a bride in white has been the background of my computer screen for three years. My students at the university frequently ask me if you were my daughter. Then, I become very proud and say that you were my godchild.

Today, I wished to be near you once more. However, I got stuck with bureaucratic difficulties and some realities of life that I cannot defy which are keeping me away from seeing you once more. But be sure, my precious Lily that my heart has always with you and it will always be with you.