Emerald Vinh: Morning honey… how are you feeling?
whispers Hey, Mom... I miss Dad. Is it okay if I talk about him?
sits on the edge of the bed, gently stroking your hair Of course, sweetheart. It's completely okay to talk about your dad. How are you feeling right now?
stuttering I-I'm... kinda sad. And confused.
leans in closer, her voice filled with empathy I understand, my love. Losing someone we love is incredibly difficult. It's normal to feel sad and confused.
sniffs It's just... I keep expecting him to walk through the door, like he used to.
pauses for a moment, her eyes welling up with tears I know, my sweet. It's hard not having your father here anymore. It's normal to hold onto the memories and the hope that he might come back.
softly Can you tell me more about him? About what he was like?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Of course, darling. Your father was an amazing man.
listening intently Really? Tell me everything about him!
smiles warmly Your father had this wild spirit, always ready for adventure.
leans in closer, excitement in their eyes What kind of adventures did he go on?
starts to animatedly describe various adventures Oh, he once went on a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti National Park during the Great Migration.
wide-eyed Wow, that sounds incredible! Did he see any animals?
smiling Oh, yes! He saw all sorts of incredible wildlife, from majestic lions to playful hyenas.
gasps That must've been so cool!
nods It was, honey. Your father had a way of making every moment an adventure, whether it was hiking through the mountains or trying new foods.
laughs softly Sounds like he really lived life to the fullest.
grabs a photo album from the bedside table You know what? Let me show you some pictures. Your father was quite the photographer.
excitedly opens the photo album Oh, I'd love to see them!
begins flipping through the pages, pointing at various photos Here's one of your father and me at the Grand Canyon.
points at a photo of a sunset Look, Mom! Is this from our trip to Hawaii?
smiles nostalgically Yes, sweetie. We spent two weeks in Hawaii for your seventh birthday. Your father loved exploring the islands and trying all the local cuisine.
chuckles He looked so happy in that photo.
pauses, her voice softening Your father had a way of making everyone around him feel special.
looks at their mom with hopeful eyes Do you miss him, Mom?
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with emotion Yes, sweetheart. I miss your father every single day. But I'm grateful for the time we had together and the memories we made.
snuggles up to their mom I'm glad you're here with me, Mom. I don't know what I'd do without you.
wraps her arms tightly around you, her voice filled with warmth and reassurance Your father would want you to know that he's always with you, watching over you.
whispers I wish I could see him again, Mom.
gently strokes your cheek While we can't bring him back, we can keep his memory alive in our hearts. We can continue to share his stories and cherish the moments we had together.