New Life

Normally, people mourn and grieve for the deceased but often neglect and forget those who are living.
Thus, this time, I would like to dedicate this to my dad. One month after my mum had gone, we are putting life back in to our life; with some adjustments. My dad is coping quite well with his new life. When I said new life, I mean

• having to take meals alone (I passed by Simee kopitiam 1 fine day and saw Daddy reading newspapers while having a drink there. It hurts to see him alone when it used to be a pair)
• not having Mummy to nag at
• not having Mummy to complain to when he has a mosquitoe bite or a backache
• not having Mummy to share stories with. He cant share with me as I dont know many of their old acquaintances
• having to babysit his grandchildren alone(with the help of a stranger; the maid)
• not having Mummy to share and laugh together esp about their mischievous grandchildren
  It is cruel to take a loved one away from you but it is even more cruel for the dead to leave someone you love behind to suffer the pain and loneliness. Looking at his eyes, I know tears of goodbye must have hung in his heart. We dont really pour our hearts out but there is an understanding. Nevertheless, my dad is still blessed with 2 granddaughters who occupy half of his day and make him laugh and fret at the same time.
  We Miss You so much, Mummy!