Utku Kaynar
One: Beginning...
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Friday, October 18, 2018 / San Jose, California
Dear Ada,
After a wait of 37 weeks and 5 days, you joined us exactly 3 days ago and changed our lives. Your mother and I cannot thank you enough for that.
You are so tiny, so sweet, and so beautiful... We cannot wait to witness your life, to wrap you in a sense of safety through everything you encounter, and to teach you about life, struggle, being your own person, and trusting your creativity and instincts.
You probably will not be able to read this letter—and the ones that follow—on your own for another 6–7 years. In fact, that is exactly why I am writing them: a series of letters through which I can tell you how I see the world and share my perspective once you learn to read. You do not have to adopt my perspective, but I feel it is my duty as your father to give you a sense of direction. I do not mean to bore you, either; read these whenever you want to... Still, I hope to write one or two letters every month.
When you grow up, we can talk about these letters together and help you develop a perspective of your own.
Let us begin, my beautiful girl.