If only

I had my students write themselves those, "What do I want to accomplish by the end of the school year" letters (ala Ms Saccamanno, 8th grade English). And one girl specifically requested I read her letter. So I did, and what did I find? "Ms. Tang, this summer I got pregnant and I lost my baby and I look happy but really I am quite sad," and she would like a letter back from me, please.
"Do you want to talk?"
"No, Miss."
"You just want a letter."
"Yes."
So, a letter.