I still remember that Father’s Day, 14 years ago. You wore that special ruffled purple dress I loved. You looked beautiful walking down those stairs. It made me smile. When I shook your hand, later that day, and told you that you’d been a good daughter for twenty-seven years, I knew my health was tedious and moments left might be few. I did not know how few. I had no way of knowing, even if becoming sicker, that I had but a week. I had plans. I know you did too.<\/p>\n
I’ve watched you go on to finish school, get married, and not only live a dream but also experience a miracle in delivering my only grandchild. Watching Emily, the baby you named when you were a kid, grow up is such a joy and I wish I were there to hug her in person. But, I’m there.<\/p>\n
All those days, Emily sees me at the pool, I’m there. When she sees me in the clouds, I’m there. I do talk to her. I fly over to visit. I’m always there.<\/p>\n
You’re still a good daughter but, more than that, you’re an equally good wife and absolutely the best mother. Thank you for keeping my memory alive. I love you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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