January 28, 2024
To all the princesses in the family…
“Grandpa…”
One of the amazing men in the family who loves you unconditionally after your “father”. Grandpa will provide you love, protection, respect, etc. once he knows your existence. Trust me, after your father, Grandpa will be the one who sets your bar high.
So if you still have one, don’t forget to tell him how much you love him. Not only to your grandpa but to everyone who always has your back when your world is falling apart.
Why do I say what I said? As a consequence, I wholeheartedly miss mine, my “pop”.
Here is my story…
A few weeks ago, you appeared in my dream. I was about to leave the office and I just jumped in the backseat for no reason. That was when I heard your voice. You came to pick me up and dropped me home. I remember that you wore a light pink shirt. You dressed very clean and classy.
You started your conversation with a very ridiculous question. You asked, “How is everything between you and your boyfriend?” I was shocked because I didn’t know since when you knew about it. “Well, I don’t know. However, I hope everything will be great for me this time.” I replied, and you laughed.
Then, I proceeded to ask you why were you here, and where had you been. You started to tell me. “I have never gone anywhere. I’ve been at the National Museum of Cambodia clearing my job this whole time. I just couldn’t get the chance to get out and go to you. Now it’s time. I’m free to go. However, before I go, I just want to see you, and make sure that you get home safely. I want to spend time with you before I go. I come to you today to say goodbye.”
I woke up. Every word you said, I remembered them all, loud and clear. “I miss you.” that was all I could say afterward.
The story comes to an end… Yet, I am happy.
Before pop was gone, I heard that he waited for me, and I couldn’t make it to him. A week later, after pop was gone, he visited me in my dream. On the night of 20 February 2021, pop came to check on me again. And, a few weeks ago, in January 2024, I got to see pop for one last time.
Today, 8 years ago, pop was at rest. It’s been 8 years but at least he came to me and bade me goodbye. So, I just wanted him to know that there’s no day that his presence is not in the back of my head. I hope he is at peace, and I wish to be his little girl in my every other life.
8th anniversary without you…
~ t.da