Dear Papa,
The warm and bright sun tried its best but it failed to make me smile. Today, I was missing you and was crying a lot.
Everyone was trying to make me laugh but I only smiled and wiped my tears off when mama whispered in my ear that she was baking croissants for me.
The croissants were so delicious. I didnβt count but I believe that I ate lot of them and only stopped when a servant came with a huge package.
Mama opened it and I couldnβt believe my eyes. Papa, it was a doll house. Do you remember that I was asking you to get me one? But, Iβm confused. You have told me that every package contains the name of its sender but there was no name written on it.
I was asking mama and she was smiling. Perhaps, itβs a gift from fairy; for, mama thinks that Iβm behaving really well these days.
Papa, Iβve learned my tables. Iβm brushing my teeth twice a day and I never forget to clean my room.
Thereβs a lot to tell and much to share.Β I wish you could saw that large cake with my name written on it.
Mama says that youβre busy in serving the nation. I donβt know what she means but what I really know is that that I only want you to be here with me.
Mama is calling me to bed and I need to stop writing now.
Love you papa
Yours daughter
The truth behind the letter is so sad. I like the way they are trying to soften the blow. Great story
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I don’t know why but this very narrative is close to my heart.
While writing, I was feeling the pain of little girl.
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts here!
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Sometimes when we write, we immerse ourselves so much, that we become the character and feel what they feel
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This is so beautiful .. Daughter is writing to her father thinking that he is just out there serving the nation… Emotional and very touching post…truth will be told but it will destroy the little girls heart π¦
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You’re so right in saying that truth will be told but it will destroy the girls heart.
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts here π
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Everyday is a reality we lie to our children about all those other stuff it’s better to be told the truth then lie for another few years .. She shall be unhappy for few days then will become better as it will make her stronger then anything .
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It was so emotional…:(
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Sorry, if reading this makes you sad. I hope you like the theme of this post π
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Ohh it was wonderful.
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Beautiful and heartwarming letter. I loved it.
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Your words of beautiful and heartwarming letter are uplifting for me π
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π I’m happy to hear that.
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Oh how our nation has so many families going through that very heart breaking situation! One forces oneself not to cry in front of them, and then when they lose that person and receive that letter – I only pray its easier for everyone. Because it’s one of the toughest things ever. When will peace reign? When will we not worry if we’ll ever see our soldiers again?
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I appreciate your reading and sharing your thoughts here. You have put up an important question here.
We can only pray for the betterment of our country. May Allah shower His blessings upon this land (Ameen)
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You wrote if we’ll ever see our soldiers again?
It reminds me of Capt Asfandyar Shahhed. He belongs to the city where my maternal family lives. People living in small cities usually develop a strong bond with each other. Thus, knowing about his family, we felt the pain and grief of his parents.
I sometimes think that what if he didn’t belong to my city and what if I don’t know about his family. Perhaps, I may not feel the pain of his mother to that extent.
The point is there are lots of similar stories and lots of bereaved families around us. Human nature is prone to forgetfulness but we must not forget the sacrifices of all such families.
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I know I can relate to that pain. Some people we knew were martyred and when you know someone and then that happens… it’s just the most bizarre feeling. May Allah make it easier for everyone π¦
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Very sad story…hopefully she will see her father again one day, but serving the nation can mean many things and the thought of danger comes to mind…perhaps she is too young to have it explained to her and it could cause her more anxiety.
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Well said,
Such jobs are so very demanding and the strength of the family must be appreciated.
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This is poignant, It is a cry of all children who parents are absent due to serving their country. Beautiful.
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Can’t agree more with you.
Thank you for kind presence on my blog. It really means a lot to me..
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Beautifully written!
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Thank you Sue,
After reading these words of “Beautifully written”, I’m all beaming π
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The voice was speaking out loud.. such a nice one..:-)
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I actually enjoyed writing it (:
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Awww, I love how you wrote this in the voice of a little girl. β€β€
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I guess, the innocent voice of little girls are always warming to read…
You love reading it. It’s encouraging for me π
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Heart touching…. β€
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Such stories of love between fathers and their daughters’ are always heart touching π
Aren’t they?
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Yes, it is heart touching!! You know what… I felt it, however, I’m speechless… β€
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This is a very heart wrenching and sad post. Especially because the little girl has the idea that if she is “good” her Papa will come home. It would be hard for her to understand what ‘serving the country’ means or could end up meaning. Very well done.
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Truth be told, I wasn’t intended to write a sad post. I just started writing and end up with these thoughts here.
May be a little tribute to all brave soldiers and their families out there.
You like reading it, I’m all smiles π
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Yes I do!
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