The key you now hold opens a safety deposit box at the bank, in your name. Inside, you’ll find a modest inheritance, enough to put Travis through college or to start a small business—whatever he dreams. It’s time for you to start building something for him, and for yourself, out of your own efforts and dreams.

I’ve arranged my affairs so that I can live comfortably on my own. Don’t worry about me. I’ve moved to a quaint little cottage close to the sea—a place where I can finally find peace and enjoy the years I have left. It’s a new beginning for me, just as this is a new chapter for you.

Lisa, you have it in you to be strong, to be independent, and to raise Travis with values that will make him a man of dignity and integrity. I believe in you. I always have.