Hey, Dad · 4:00am Sep 13th, 2020
So, it's been two years. A lot has happened since.
I got a house, settled down better, you know. Friends helped me to fix my roof. I hate doing backyard work, and credit cards are a pox on humanity. I'm stuck at home for the most part, but I still got a job, I can pay for my food, for my kid's needs, even some hobbies. I'm still writing. I've started a few more stories, fully intend for finish others... you know how life always gets in the way of the good stuff. When things are looking up, it seems that's when you have to be the most weary, so I'm trying not to lower my guard... despite everything, things are still happening that stress me out.
Mom's okay. She's also stuck in the house, that's kind of the deal this 2020. It would have driven you mad. I wonder how long it would have taken before you just said "f—k it" and gone out just to get some air and some space.
I think my sister could do with some advice from you but... well, that's probably not something you'd want to see in a public letter.
Today I remembered one of your favorite songs. I'm posting it here because it seems dramatic enough. Don't know if you can click on links from the other side. This is one of those songs you kept playing all the time. All the time. 8 hours on the road to get to the coast, this would come up invariably. An hour drive to visit my aunts... this song. I haven't actually checked if you had it in your old iPod... I might, if it still works.
You're most likely aware, but your sister passed away last month. 93. That's a long life. I wasn't able to fly over, but I called... it's funny, most of the memories I have of her are from the December festivities, when we'd drop by and she'd make a whole bunch of food and that punch recipe she got from my great-grandmother.
I'm sure you guys have plenty to talk about. Just wanted to let you know I am doing well, that I think you'd be happy to know how things are going on my side, and maybe feel a bit more at ease. When I remember you I'm stuck with your laugh and remembering the good times, so hopefully every time I hear it in my mind, it's because you're finding something funny.
Anyway, a lot of the good times had this song involved at some point or another, so here it is again for old time's sake.
Seriously though. You really liked listening to this song way too much.
I bet he's really proud of you, y'know
I bet he misses you from the bottom of his
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Honestly? Youve accomplished a lpt that ime surr any parent worth their salt would be proud of.
And given you wrote this going to say your dad was one of those who would be.
It's a good song mate.
im Sure Your Old Man Is Looking Down At You Smiling from Heaven seeing how much you have accomplished in your life & he is proud of you
I'm sure he's proud of you.
You've done a lot not only for yourself, but also for us, WD. Aside from everything else, I'm sure your pop is proud of how much you've affected people for the better and how far that reach extends.
Here if you need anything, friend. The amount of joy that you bring into other people's lives would make any parent's heart overflow with pride. Hang tight.
To be honest based on how you’ve manage to get thought the crazy times we’ve been having these last few years am sure he is proud of you.
😭🤧. He's definitely proud of how you turned out
I'm afraid I'm not sure what else to say (fortunately, other commenters look to have had more of an idea), but I enjoyed the song, too; thank you. :)
First off I think he is more than proud of The person you are. Second off I want to thank you getting me in to writing.
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I think I cried a little, but I’m glad I read this. I hope everyone is doing well, and that your memories bring joy whenever they come up :)
This hurt me...
Heh... Kinda reminds me of myself and my uncle. Been a year for me, so it's not quite the same, but it's similar enough. Thank you for sharing this with us, we really do care about your well-being. Sometimes though... stepping back and just talking to family on the other side is cathartic. Hell. I still send messages to my uncle's old phone number. Regardless, I'm really glad that I came across you. Interestingly enough, it was the YouTuber Blank Slate who introduced me to you without meaning to. His video about fanfictions to read led me to The Sweetie Chronicles. And now, three years? Four? I'm really not sure, later, and I'm still reading your stuff. Seriously glad to have found und you here. Stay strong, though I doubt you'll need me to tell you that.
Onward we go.