I know it hurts today. I know it seems like the end of the world. I know your tears are those of fear, of sadness, of betrayal. And you think: why would you do this to me? Don't you love me?

But it will be okay. You are loved. You are precious. You are all things lovely in my heart. One day you won't be afraid anymore, you won't be sad. You will grow and then understand. You will learn that I did this, not because I wanted to hurt you, but because I love you....so dearly, and so deeply.

 You see, I want only the best for my child... and sometimes that means taking away people who hurt you, or making you grow stronger through trials, or...getting a hair cut.

Someday you will understand. But today, just hold my hand and try to be brave.

Life will get better, dear one!