Justine’s kindergarten class is in the midst of a ‘show and tell’ month. Each child was asked to talk about a special person in their life and bring objects, photos, and drawings to help describe him or her. The child would have five minutes to share and answer questions. Today was Justine’s turn.
She decided to talk about her dad, so yesterday she took a couple of the photos still hanging on Vernon’s wall, then we went home and found some more. It was interesting to see her choosing the photos of herself with him, even when she was a tiny baby. She chose the pictures of us together, everyone looking so much younger. She chose the pictures of him cuddling her and Maki. She didn’t want to bring the pictures of Vernon after the accident, even though she still smiled at the ones of them together.
She wasn’t so interested in talking about his job or the accident. She wanted to express how good he was at things (Vespa, bikes, soccer, talking in an English accent) and how much he obviously liked to carry her. I think Vernon would love nothing more than to be remembered for how much he loved his family—especially to be remembered that way by his kids.
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Allison,
That is so great for her to do.
She loves her Dad and loves to show how he used to carry her around and cuddle her. What a great experience for a little girl who love her Dad a lot. A thing to be treasured by her and you and maybe by her Dad.
Becky
To know your children love you and that they know you love them….it doesn’t get much better than that! That is so precious and thats something that won’t change during this lifetime. A lot of parents would be so glad if their kids felt that way towards them. I wish I could have heard Justine’s sharing time…I bet it was priceless!
I didn’t get to hear it either…I wish I had been there, but I figured she could say what she wanted without feeling the pressure from me…maybe that’s a good thing sometimes.
Wish i could have been there too … just made my heart melt .. Vern`s love for you ,Allison , and for Maki and Justine will live forever …. you were his world , he loved you all so much..i know , because he told me so many times …
xx love to you all xx
Wonderful!
How lovely indeed.