Dear Ollaya 

By Neli Reyes

I remember when we used to go trick or treating with each other and when we could walk out the door and look at each other then play. I remember when you were the one who taught me how to jump rope. 

Do you remember when you me and Evelyn would all make the sidewalk pretty. Do you remember when you would come to my backyard and we would play in the sprinklers.   

Something I never told you is when I was little you and Evelyn were my role models. I am still very fond of you.

This is just to say that I really really miss you Ollaya.

Neli Reyes

Neli likes taking ballroom lessons, music, reading, and math. Some of her favorite books are the Apollo series, Harry Potter, and the Kane Chronicles.