Today is the day. My dad’s 12th death anniversary is here. I’m feeling okay. I guess. The numbness is here but not as bad as it normally is on his death anniversary. I don’t know why. I feel fine. It’s only the morning. I know I have the whole day to get through still. Hopefully,… Continue reading Twelve Years Without My Dad
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Letter To My Father on His 12th Death Anniversary
Dear Dad, Hey, how are you? I miss you. It’s been 12 years since I heard your voice, seen your smile, hug you, kiss you on the cheek, and hold your hand. I miss all of those things. I can’t believe it’s been so long. My heart still aches for your presence especially with the… Continue reading Letter To My Father on His 12th Death Anniversary
Thanksgiving During A Pandemic as a Parentless Mother
Thanksgiving is a holiday where you share what you’re thankful for with others. The typical things people say they’re thankful for are their Mom and Dad. Sometimes, other things are mentioned but it’s mainly Mom and Dad. They should be because parents are wonderful figures in our lives. Moms and Dads do so much for… Continue reading Thanksgiving During A Pandemic as a Parentless Mother
Ten Years Ago Today I Started Dating My Boyfriend
Time has flown right under my nose. I can’t wrap my head around how long I dated with one person. Some days, it feels as if we have just started dating even though we have a kid. I still feel as if I was just a pretty 22 year old hanging out with an old… Continue reading Ten Years Ago Today I Started Dating My Boyfriend
Yet Another Father’s Day Without You, Dad
Dear Dad, Time has passed on without you yet again. I can’t believe I’m celebrating another Father’s Day without you. It’s crazy how fast time flies. I miss you still and wish I could celebrate with you. But here I am, celebrating yet another Father’s Day without you. It’s my 11th Father’s Day with you… Continue reading Yet Another Father’s Day Without You, Dad
My Daughter Helps Me More Than She Understands Right Now
My daughter loves talking to be about what we’re going to do tomorrow before bed since quarantine started. So last night, I told her what her teacher had planned and asked her what’s words she wanted to learn to write. She told me. I mentioned, “Tomorrow is my dad’s birthday.” She asked, “How do you… Continue reading My Daughter Helps Me More Than She Understands Right Now
Quarantine Birthday Letter to My Dad In Heaven
Dear Dad, 2020 is different than the other birthday without you. The world has a nasty virus going around called Coronavirus or COVID-19. In the United States, a lot of stores are closed. The school is closed until September. The whole United States is in quarantine. Other countries have also shut down as well. I’m… Continue reading Quarantine Birthday Letter to My Dad In Heaven
To My Best Mommy Friend Who Lost Her Father To Covid-19
I'm so sorry for your loss. I never wanted you to understand the pain I do every day so soon. I may know what it’s like to lose a father, but I can't even imagine the pain you're feeling right now. It's a greater pain than I will ever feel because COVID-19 took him from… Continue reading To My Best Mommy Friend Who Lost Her Father To Covid-19
Wandering Thoughts of Grief
The thought of not having you around breaks my heart into a million puzzle pieces. I’m trying to pick up the pieces, but nothing works to ease the pain. My heart longs to have you back into my life. I feel as if I lost a part of me when you Died. Every day is… Continue reading Wandering Thoughts of Grief
Eleven Years Since You Have Passed Away
I can’t believe it’s been so long. Time flew so fast and not a day goes by where I wish you were here with me. I’m entering a new decade without you. It’s 2020 now, Dad. I wish you come to experience life with me in this new decade. You can’t though because it’s eleven… Continue reading Eleven Years Since You Have Passed Away