Today we are celebrating our father’s death anniversary, which is the 2nd time we are meeting together. It was a special day, a day to pay respect to our father on the second anniversary of his departure. The air was fresh, and the flowers had a great smell, and the wind was blowing slightly, kicking leaves and making noise as if even nature was there to remember.
The evening light, created an intimate ambiance by the soft flickering of candles. His love for laughter, joy for life, and mischievous nature had everyone in the family crying as they watched a framed photograph of our father, during one of the family's happiest moments, smile back at them. Everyone saw the love in his eyes and how happy he was for everyone in his life.
As family members sat around the table, everyone had their memory and story of him. His youngest son, Jay are remembered the fishing trips they had together, his eyes shining with nostalgia. I used to laugh when he always let me reel in the biggest catch,” he said with joy and sorrow in her voice
Gerum, our older brother, followed with a fond memory of their father teaching him how to ride a bike. “I remember falling over and over, but he was always there to pick me up. He believed I could do it, even when I didn’t,” Gerum said, his voice steady but filled with emotion.
As they shared laughter and tears, they lit candles one by one, each representing a cherished memory of our father.
The flickering flames danced in the evening breeze, illuminating their faces as they spoke of love, lessons learned, and the indelible mark he left on their hearts.
Before they concluded the gathering, they each took a moment of silence, a time to feel his presence to us. enveloping them in warmth and love, reminding them that although he was no longer physically present, his spirit lived on in their memories and stories.
As the stars began to twinkle overhead, we shared a toast in his honor, raising our glasses to the sky, filled with gratitude for the time we had with him.
We left the gathering knowing that while the pain of loss would always linger, the love we shared would forever bond them as we continued to carry forward his legacy in our lives.
