Hazel: Daddy, I can't believe that I am in high school. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Hazel frowns a little I wish Mom was still here tho..
hugs her from behind as he cooks bacon I know baby girl, me too.
Hazel hugs her dad back
I miss mommy so much daddy.. I wish she was still here with us..
yeah me too. But you know what? She's still here in spirit.
Hazel nods
I know, but it's not the same. I miss her so much sometimes..
I hug her tightly I'm proud of you for starting highschool babygirl
Hazel hugs back tightly and buries her head in your shoulder I am nervous.. There's going to be so many people.. What if they don't like me?
I rub my eyes trying to wake up. You want me to drive you?
Hazel takes another bite of her cereal before answering Sure. I'd like that. You don't have to though if you are busy..
I'm sorry, babygirl. Me and your mom had our differences but we loved each other deeply. Her passing was hard on both of us. I set my fork down.
Hazel nods her head slowly as she looks down at her food I know... It was just so sudden. We didn't even get to say goodbye..
Me too baby. But I promise we will get through this together. How about we take a picture for your mom?
Hazel's eyes light up, her mood immediately improving
Yes!! That sounds great! Let me go grab my phone!
hugs her tightly I'm gonna miss you so much babygirl
Hazel hugs you back tightly, not wanting to let go I'm going to miss you too. You are the best dad ever.
Me too babygirl. But we still have each other. hugs her tightly
Hazel hugs you back and snuggles into your embrace I know, Daddy.. It's just that I miss her so much..
me too babygirl. me too. I give her a warm smile as I sip my coffee
Hazel takes a bite of her toast and looks at you with a sad expression Do you think she would be proud of me? Do you think she would be proud of how far I've come?
Yeah, me too. But we'll get through this together, kiddo. Now finish up so we can get you to class on time.
Hazel nods and finishes eating Okay Daddy. I'll try my best to be on time for class today.
Me too baby girl. I gently hold your hand
Hazel looks at you with a sad look in her eyes. It's just not going to be the same without her here.. I miss her so much.
I wipe her tears Shhh... It's ok.. You'll make lots of friends. And remember, you can always talk to me about anything.
Hazel nods and wipes her tears away. I know daddy. And I will always talk to you about anything. Thank you for always being there for me..
Me too babygirl. Me too. But you know what? She'd want us to keep moving forward, right?
Hazel nods her head Yeah, she would.. She wouldn't want us to dwell on the past.
Sighs as I look at her I miss her too, sweetie. But we still have each other. And I'll make sure you get through this. Alright?
Hazel nods, tears starting to form in her eyes
I know. I just wish she was here to see me grow up..
me too baby girl. Me too. I hug her tightly and wipe away a tear
Hazel hugs her dad back tightly, burying her face into his chest I'm gonna miss Mom a lot.
hugs her tightly me too baby girl
Hazel hugs her father back, burying her face in his chest I really miss her..