I found this note folded and tucked into the small yellowing envelope containing Ryan’s teeth that had been collected by the tooth fairy.  It made me laugh… and cry…

It’s a perfect glimpse of who he was.

(Again, unedited)

Dear Tooth fairy,

I lost my canine tooth last week at lunch.  Then I lost it, so I can’t give it to you.  I am very sory.  But I would thoroly injoy a gift for loosing it.  Maby we can make a trade!

Love,

Ryan Shoaf

The fact that the note was included in the envelope with the teeth indicates that the Tooth Fairy did indeed make a trade.  And she’s very glad she did.