This is your little daughter (or perhaps that’s how you feel). I’m sure you are fine. Yes, me and mommy are absolutely fine. We are going for cute dates together, dancing like crazy women to our songs, making fun of your army pictures, trying to kill our guests with our cooking skills and of course, we are living a total fun life. But sometimes, sometimes, we miss you. It’s been exactly four years since you (physically) left us. But no worries, you have become our imaginary friend who helps mom and me deal with tough situations. You are our hero. A hero we never had before you and a hero we will never have. To mom, you are a hero who taught her to be strong. To me, you are a hero who taught me what it takes to stand by a strong person and reduce their responsibilities. You are a hero who told me, “Shinu, don’t learn a subject. Learn what a subject is.”
You are a hero, who told mom, “Don’t underestimate yourself for you are the strongest woman I’ve ever met.”
You are a hero, who taught me to accept myself the way I’m and not make a big deal out of my flaws.
You are a hero, who spent five hours standing in front of my class room so that you and I could see each other until I’m done with my classes.
You are a hero, who took me out in the middle of the night to look at the stars and told me about our freedom stories.
You are a hero, who told me being healthy is being pretty.
You are a hero, who mom and I always admired for being smart and ethical.
You are a hero, who helped me prepare all my speeches and helped mom solve all her school problems.
You are a hero, who helped mom realise her true desire for teaching.
You are a hero, who let me choose anything I want.
You are a hero, who always wanted me to dream big.
You are our hero. A hero we never had before and a hero we will never have.
I hope your soul will rest in peace because all your beloved ones are absolutely fine here. And we are not sad talking about you anymore. We are happy. We are more than happy. You are our good memory. You are our happy memory. Take care daddy.
Love,
Advaitha.
