This originally published on January 10, 2022, as a Viet World Kitchen newsletter. I’m including it in Pass the Fish Sauce because I want to include my dad in this publication. He enjoyed tech. Dear friend, I hope you had an enjoyable and healthful holiday season. I’ve been delayed in sending you New Year wishes because we had sad news in our family. After a long battle with cancer, my dad peacefully passed away on December 30. He was at home with my mom at his side. Our family had enjoyed a long goodbye with him but the loss hurts nevertheless.
I’m sorry for your loss. My dad is celebrating his 80th birthday this year and it’s putting into perspective how short of time we have with him. I hope my dad will reach his 90th like your father. My condolences. My fathers definitely led remarkable lives - ones I can’t begin to comprehend the desire to survive in the face of utter devastation in their lifetime.
I’m sorry for your loss. My dad is celebrating his 80th birthday this year and it’s putting into perspective how short of time we have with him. I hope my dad will reach his 90th like your father. My condolences. My fathers definitely led remarkable lives - ones I can’t begin to comprehend the desire to survive in the face of utter devastation in their lifetime.