The first year after a devastating loss, they say, is always the worst.
As she has throughout the last painful 12 months, Vanessa took toInstagramto shareher griefand gratitude.
“It still doesn’t seem real.

Kob, we did it right.
Gigi, you still make mommy proud.
I love you!”

She attached a heartfelt letter from one of Gianna’s best friends, Aubrey Callaghan.
The letter begins: “Dear Mrs. Bryant: I am thinking and praying for you constantly.
just do not feel like you have to read this.
I cannot begin to comprehend what you are going through.”
… She left me notes in my notebook that I still cherish.
She was incredible."
“Her simple actions made all of us a better person,” she wrote.
You did it right, Mrs. Bryant, and we are all eternally grateful to you.
I am so, so blessed I got to spend time with your angel of a daughter."
Vanessa Bryant was deeply moved by the thoughtful remembrance.
I truly appreciate your thoughtful letter.
She loves you so much."