When I was putting away the leftovers in the kitchen, my husband walked in, hugged me and burst into tears. "What's wrong, hubby?" I asked, a bit worried. Ever since the Service of Remembrance, it seems that he's more melancholy than usual. One night, he said out of the blue, "I miss Kai." And it took every ounce of my willpower not to break down and cry. "I miss him, too," I said, forcing down that familiar lump in my throat.
What could make a grown man break down in tears like this? He showed it to me. The fortune inside the cookie:
My poor husband. I really wish he doesn't have to go through this grief. But we are mother and father to Kai, which means we deal with everything that comes with it together yet separately. I put my arms around him tightly and whispered, "That fortune is not so bad."
4 comments:
Oh sweet Jennifer. I have to see it as both a beautiful promise for tomorrow and a reminder of all that he gave you- the heartache and the joy- all of it an imperfect balance.
Thinking of you..
love and grace- L
Awh. Children most certainly play an important role in your life! Hearing stories of grief from the dad's perspective just breaks my heart. Hugs! Thinking of you three!
Oh, wow...that is such a bittersweet moment. Kai is such a huge and important part of your lives. I wonder if the fortune encompasses all that Kai has brought to you and all that your future holds. Thinking of your family <3
Awww that had to have been hard for him. That fortune definitely isn't so bad - but still hard to read. Much love to you too <3
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