Daddy

I miss you so much. I wish I could click my fingers and have the war over with; and for all the brave soldiers to return home to their families and friends. I wish that everyone who had died in the war could be magically brought back to life- like aunt Sally’s husband down the road from us. I wish that you could be able to watch me in my school play or that you could stop mummy crying.

I cry too, but I don’t cry because I miss you like mummy does. I cried when I didn’t get picked for the main role in our school play and I cried when Charlie pushed me over and i grazed me knee however I don’t cry because i miss you. I don’t cry because I know in my heart that I will see you again; so why waste the tears when people like aunt sally need them more.

I want you back with me and mummy but I know you have to do your job and i am so so so proud of you and when you can finally come home I’m going to give you the biggest hug ever! I remember when you told me that you were going to war, I was so shocked and sad. I remember you picking my head up and saying “always keep your head up no matter what baby” and gave me a kiss. In that moment you made me felt safer and happier; all of my anger turned to pride.
Thank you daddy, love nathalie.

p.s always keep your head up

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