Good day #HiveWorld! Happy Father's Day @justinparke and to all fathers on #Hive. May he be a single Dad, sole-provider Dad, or single-handed Dad. Since it's Father's Day celebration, let me share with you the hidden letter for my father that I had long ago hidden in the trunk.
Dear Dad,
I dreamed about you; it’s been four decades, and I miss you every day. My childhood memories with you are my most blessed, closest to my heart, and most beautiful treasures, and I will always hold onto them. Their beauty inspires me, even as it brings a touch of hell on earth. Throughout all this time, your presence is deep-rooted in my thoughts. Whenever there are stumbling blocks, I always think of you and speak to you in my innermost being and whisper in the wind: "Dad I need you to cheer me up to weather the storm that comes my way".
Now that I am in my prime, on many occasions, I have found myself wondering about you and whether you are still with me in spirit. I am often under the impression that life might have given me a good head on my shoulders differently. Would I still carry the noble-mindedness of the little girl you cherished so dearly, or would I now be more intense and quicker to bounce back than ever? Regardless of the series of steps that I've taken, I want you to know that I've been a person of mature age, no longer the Daddy's girl, and out of the box, and I hope you will be proud of the person I am today. Your love and care have always been a guiding light in my life. I will always hold close the invaluable life lessons you made known to me, Dad, even when I was just a child. The cherished memories we created together will forever warm my heart.
Most of the things have changed over the years, Dad. Everything is different now. After 14 years, we lost Rick, and then a decade later, JR joined you. It's been a tough journey, and it still hurts to think that your grandson, my youngest, CJ, has also gone. I just want you to know that I missed you so much during those difficult times.
Dad, it's a challenging time down here, but Mommy and I are holding on. With Eric starting a new chapter in the North and his wife working abroad, we're embracing change. We’ve decided to sell our property in Luzon and return to Mindanao, where we’ll reunite in the ancestral home with your favorite granddaughter and great-grandson. Auntie will join us too. Together, we’ll create a vibrant and lively atmosphere that will lift our spirits and remind us that family brings joy and connection, no matter the distance.
Dad, could you send me a letter from heaven? Do you think God would fulfill that wish?
Until then, Dad. I love you so much. Happy Father's Day in Heaven.
Your stubborn Daddy's girl,
Bing
(My Dad's term of endearment for me)
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What about you? How did you spend Father's Day? Let's hear it from you.
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