She was nothing but a child.

She was so innocent and what happened to her was so very terrible.

Almost to this day I still find it hard to belive that a child this pure could have been ruined by such an unfortunate situation.

I wish I could have comforted her through her pain, but I was so very far away.

I was in China, halfway around the world from where she was.

I will never forget her or what happened to her. And that name.. so cute and yet ill fitting for what her life would play out to be…

Hope, yes such a beautiful name meant for a girl with a beautiful life. If only I was there for her.