A mother from Wisconsin named Heather McManamy lost her battle with cancer. She was a kind, compassionate woman who detested causing sadness in others.

She thus wrote her husband, Jeff, a letter before leaving this world and gave it to him. She conveyed her love and thanks to everyone in her life in her letter. She expressed her affection for her daughter, husband, and friends in front of them.

“I don’t want to begin my letter with a depressing thought. Unfortunately, I’m already in paradise if you’re reading this letter. I adored life, and I adored living. Never assume that I have left for heaven since I am always with you, spiritually rather than physically. Tell my daughter Brianna that I’m always with her; don’t tell her that I’m in heaven. She can’t see me. I appreciate each and every one of my friends for sticking with me throughout.

I don’t want you to think that my condition caused me to pass away—that is not true! I have always cherished and relished life. I now ask that you remember me and always read this letter with happiness in your eyes. Please refrain from crying or feeling depressed when you think about me since I don’t like to make others sad. Tell Brianna that I am incredibly proud of her and that she has my undying support. I cherish each of you. In the letter, Heather wrote: This is undoubtedly one of the most heartfelt messages we have ever read.

Reading this woman’s letter and hearing her tale of how she struggled with her sickness is really moving. Her daughter’s and her husband’s lives, however, are still ahead of them, and they must embrace each day with love and a grin. Undoubtedly, that is a heartbreaking letter!