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My Dad is not with me today.
by Daddy's Lil Girl
Story 1004
My Dad is not with me today. He didn't pass away or anything, he got a business promotion to go to Hong Kong so he took it. I know when he calls me, he is upset. I do wish my daddy was with me here, to see me get awards and not just listen to me telling him how I got them. He only moved away a little while ago and I am still not used to not having him here. I don't think my daddy is selfish and I'm sure that he took this job for the best and I do understand. I understand what my father wants. This promotion/transfer was an opportunity and when opportunity comes knocking, what would you do? Close the door? Shut it out? Other people think I don't understand, but I really do. They think I have been abandoned or something. He is a GREAT dad. I know everyone says that their dad is the best in the world. My dad doesn't have to give me things to replace his absence. He still does though. I know that he loves me and he hates being so far away from me. I do admit that I am very sad that he is not here!!, but I know that he feels the same way. I love my Daddy SOOOOO x 1000000000000 much. Words could not possibly express the love I have for my dad. In times of saddness, I would always think of what my dad would say or do. He always makes me laugh. He told jokes which always made me laugh. I cry alot these days since my dad has left. My dad is a really smart man. He would help me with my homework and his favourite subject was
math. When my dad calls, I feel relieved to hear his voice, like I can say anything. I must admit though, I never have anything to say. I want to tell him my latest test result, a funny thing that happened to me or anything because I know that he would listen to me say anything. I can never say anything though. the words don't come out. My dad has always made time for me. When I felt like hitting a golf ball, he took me to a driving range. When it's my daddy's day off, sometimes he likes to stay home and rest and sometimes he goes to work
anyways. Well, when my dad wanted to rest, I needed an adult to take me and a group of my friends to the zoo for an excursion, he gave up his free day to be with me. I still email my dad. He tells me about how he has lonely nights without us. I don't tell him, but I do cry in the night when I think of him. I always cry silently. I
don't tell people that I cry. They never understand. They say "You will see in December... right?" They never understand. Only my dad would understand my pain if he knew. I only tell him that I miss him over emails. I cant say it over the phone. My dad said that he would of taken the job straight away if it wasn't for me. He thought that I was too young. I will be going to a boarding school because my mum will be going to join my dad in Hong Kong. She has offered to stay in Australia to watch me grow up but I told her that I would be ok. I wanted to with my parents but I don't want them to be apart. Their worst fear is that I may become a rebel child or something. I
hate letting my parents down. I know that I kinda do it alot. Our family never expected this at all. This whole moving thing came so
unexpectedly. My parents have lived in Australia for 23 years. They came from Hong Kong and like it here. My mum doesn't like the idea of living in Hong Kong. She likes the peace and quiet of Australia. The Sydney Olympics
will be coming up soon. I will get some holidays. I used to get holidays with my dad. I won't now. I might, but not many. I don't
really know if my dad likes Hong Kong or not. I never really asked. So to conclude my long story....... I really miss my dad and I know that he misses me. Even though he is so far away.... but this transfer has brought me closer to my dad. I have never really felt so close to my dad. Now that he is gone, it's like I need him so much more. One day, I do hope that my dad will stumble upon this letter and read it.
A sad and understanding 13 yr old.......
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