Read the Last Letter Kayla Mueller Sent to Her Family

Kayla Mueller, the U.S. aid worker killed while in ISIS custody, wrote a letter to her family saying: "I DO NOT want the negotiations for my release to be your duty, if there is any other option take it, even if it takes more time." The family shared a second letter exclusively with β€œToday” in which the 26-year-old wrote: β€œGive your suffering to the Lord, let our creator support you. Continue to pray, by God I feel your love and your prayers.” It is the last letter they received from Kayla while in captivity. Click to read a full transcription of the letter on β€œToday.”

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