Despite trying hard to live as I did before I was given the news of Cindy’s disappearance in May 1989, I was constantly thinking about Cindy and kept saying to myself, “Cindy, where are you? Are you O.K? Are you hurt? Where are you?” On this 29th day in May of that year, I purchased a purple clown and a card for Cindy’s upcoming 45th birthday on June 12th and inserted a letter because I wanted her to have something from me when she was found—alive, I hoped:
As I write this letter I am wondering where you are. I so desperately want you to lead a normal life that’s filled with fun and laughter! I’m hoping you will see this card for your birthday and know how very much I love you!!! I don’t know what to write except that my thoughts are with you. I want you to have a pleasant day on your birthday…I’m sending along some hugs so you know how much I care!
I received your letter and I was thrilled. Thanks so much for writing! How I wish whoever is bothering you would stop! You’re a strong woman Cindy and I know you can continue to fight this. It is so frustrating that it makes me want to scream sometimes!
Please take care of yourself! I love you!
I phoned my parents and checked to see everybody was all right. I also wanted to get updates. Each time the news was more depressing, with Dad sounding less hopeful.
Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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