English Translation

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My dearest mom,

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Mom, it’s me, your daughter. How is it where you are? After leaving you, I feel so distant from you physically and emotionally. Because I was busy living and only looked ahead, it’s already been 18 years since I last saw you. When I first came to South Korea after leaving you, I was so afraid of everything, and it was hard being alone. At times, I blamed you for leaving me behind. Other times, I blamed the passing of time for leading me on this path. But now I have overcome all my fears, and I’m doing well. But you are still not by my side. I miss you so much. I wish I could go see you. Why do we get only one life to live? If God grants me just one minute that I can spend with you, I know I could make that one minute last as long as a year and do everything I wanted to do and spend happy moments with you. I’d tell you to not leave me. I’d cling onto you to stay with me and live happily ever after together. Mom, I’m not letting go of the hope that we’ll see each other again. I will work hard until the day we meet again so that I can surprise you. Please wait for me. Thank you for giving birth to me. I love you mom.