Dear Mom,

I miss you. I wish you could be around today to see what I’ve grown up to be. I learned to cook because of you, and you made me want to open up my bar. You gave me courage and the big heart that I have. Did you know that I’m thinking of getting a piano for the bar sometime soon, so I can play that song you would teach me when I was little? I miss playing it…

Are you proud of me? I think about that a lot. I was foolish as a girl and thought I could simply find you beyond the mountains. If it wasn’t for Cloud, I could’ve died. I’m not foolish like that anymore, but with everything I’ve seen and all the dangers I’ve survived, I know that you’re with me. I can smell your lavender perfume sometimes. You watch over me, right?

I do my best with Marlene and Denzel. I try to be the best mother figure I can be, instilling in them the same values you gave me. And I hope that one day I can be as good a mother as you. I’m sorry that I was so angry at Papa for never getting over your passing. I hope you can tell him for me that I’m sorry, and that I forgive him for everything. 

I hope you’re happy in the lifestream with Papa and Aerith and everyone else. I look forward to seeing you when it’s time, and I can share with you all the fun and wonderful experiences I had in this life. Maybe compare recipes? Your cookies are a big hit, by the way!

I love you very much, Mama, and I’m so proud to say that I’m your daughter.

Love always,

Your little princess,

Tifa