One year later, our daughter was born.
Benjamin named her Hope Archer—the name stood for hope and light.
I broke down in tears the very first time I held her.
This tiny life was the beautiful result of the love between Benjamin and me.
She was so pure and sweet.
I made a firm promise. I would give her a life filled with love.
I would teach her that people could always be kind to one another.
I would help her understand that kindness and integrity were the most valuable qualities a person could have.
I would never let her experience the pain I had gone through.
We held a celebration to mark Hope's first month of life. Gloria raised her glass and addressed everyone. "May our little princess stay safe and happy for every year to come. May she carry her mother's gift for art and her f
