Hello dad,

I'm wondering if you are reading this. It's been 9 years since you have been gone. That is exactly 1/2 of my life now. One thing that I can tell you, when you’re living is, time doesn't wait for anyone. “The world doesn’t need any of us. I’m sure that the world… the world doesn’t care who lives and who dies. It still keeps bringing days and nights, and time.” (Fruits Basket)

I had a whole new perspective on life after you left. You’re probably wondering what a 9 year-old could possibly come up with.

Well, I found out I had to grow up. At the time, I had to kiss my childhood goodbye. Part of my world fell apart when you passed away. Sometimes it amazes me how I survived it; when someone who was constantly in my life from day one disappears. I miss going to work, the playground, and Yankee games with you. I miss hearing your hearty laugh and seeing a smile that brightens up the whole room. I had to help raise Kate (younger sister). We had also just moved from the city to the suburbs. A lot of changes happened that summer.

I give advice to anyone who wants to not just survive in this world. To not let time beat them. To go through life in their own pace to learn and grow. Also to appreciate the little things in life. That’s what you taught me.

Anyway, nothing much has changed dramatically. Only that I have graduated from high school and Kate started high school. The same one you attended all those years ago. I have started college and had my first kiss. I am sad that you aren’t here to witness these mile stones. Especially being able to walk down with me in the aisle for my wedding.

But, I will always walk with the memories of you.

You will always be with me.

Forever and always,

your daughter Carolyn

“In peace may you leave the shore
In love may you find the next
Save passage on your travels
until our final journey to the ground
May we meet again”
-The 100

I made this a long time ago from my first manga/anime. The manga goes further in the story line with more characters. It is considered a shoo but the story line is very creative and the characters are well developed. Most of the pictures are from when Katsuya (Tohru the main character's father) passed away. That's not really a spoiler so do not worry.

https://youtu.be/kDiBU3MVi4k