Dear Dad,                                                                Dec. 25, 1997

I know you would probably like to put your hands        [Address deleted]
around my neck for not writing to you, but once
you read this you will want to keep me alive.               "Wishing you peace
Ready?  Well, are you?                                              on Christmas Day.

Okay, okay, you don't have to scream!  I hope             May your life
your heart can take this...                                           Be blessed with
                                                                                 
YOU'RE GOING TO BE A GRANDFATHER!!!      Every special joy
 
Now you my scream!!                                                That is long lasting."
 
I'm due Jan 1st, It's a girl!                                            "On earth peace, good will toward men."
                                                                                                     -Luke 2:14
If you can call the number is:
[deleted].  Don't worry you will get pictures.
Lots of them.                                                               Love always your daughter,
                                                                                               Vanessa
I hope you're not mad at me for waiting so long to
tell you the news.

Write to me soon.  Love ya!!!