I'm new here. Me and my wife just lost our daughter a month ago. I found this subreddit while we were in the hospital and reading all the posts here have really helped me in coming to terms with it. 

I just started writing this letter to my daughter this morning and wanted to put it out into the universe this fathers day. Any editorial notes would be appreciated. I may share it at her memorial and I'm not that confident in my writing.

Dear Daughter,

Thank you so much for the joy you have brought into my life. Although my eyes never saw your smile, I can see it clear as day. Although my ears never heard your laugh, I can hear it clear as a bell. You have taught me what it is to be a father and that means everything to me. 

Before you were born, I dreamt about what being a father would be like. I read books and gathered things to make sure you were well cared for. I was very excited to play with you and show you everything that I like about living in this world. I'm sorry that I couldn't welcome you into this world. I think you would have liked it here. 

I think about you all the time and try my best to honor you with every decision I make. You are making me a better person every day. I'm sorry I can't take care of you. But I will take care of your father. I will take care of your mother. I will take care of your pets. And hopefully, someday, I will take care of your sister or brother. 

Sometimes I think I see you. This morning there was a hummingbird with a ruby throat that looked right at me. Last week there was a beautiful sunny day where I could see all the snowy mountain peaks in the distance. And last month there was a purple pansy blooming that I was sure was dead when we came home from the hospital. I love you so, so much and hope wherever you are now, you are at peace. I'll say hi when you cross my way.

Love Dad