Hello Dad,

Today is the 21st anniversary

of your passing and

I want to remember

this day with gladness.

About 10 years ago,

I realized I have not

allowed myself to really

feel the pain of losing you.

And through writing

on this blog during your

anniversary and birthday,

I had finally found healing

and peace in my heart.

The kind of wealth you possess

was priceless and admirable.

you were amiable,

you were big hearted,

you were compassionate,

you were a true friend,

you loved animals and nature,

you read a lot and read till

your very last day and

you had a wonderful

sense of humour.

No, you were not perfect.

You had flaws, don’t we all?

We’re all imperfect and

that’s what makes us human.

Last year was a tough year for us,

as we had to bid farewell

to Aunt SC and Uncle W.

And I could imagine you

standing there at heaven’s gate

waiting to greet them

with open arms.

I know how fond you were

of your sister, SC and

that you were close to her

when you were both younger.

But then, we sometimes

drift apart through the years

due to many reasons.

I remember mom once said

that you had wanted to write

a book about your life.

I wish you had done so.

The truth and the many things

left unsaid would have helped

fit all the missing pieces

of the puzzle together.

But that’s okay, Dad.

I’m slowly gathering

all the missing pieces and

getting a clearer view

of the whole picture.

I miss you, dad.

I miss your smile and

I miss your warm humour.

Have a blessed day in heaven, Dad!

Always in my heart,

❤️Pat