Dear Emobu-
I could be having a normal day until something happens. Something triggers my memory. It could a toy you bought for one of my kids. It could be a picture of you hanging on the wall. Or remembering your love for fishing and Monterey Bay. Remembering your unique voice- hard to describe but 100% you. It just isn't fair that you are gone. It feels like you were stolen from us. You were good and kind, and one of the best people I know.
Sometimes, especially at the beginning of it all, tears roll down my face. And then those tiny tears can turn into a few minutes of sobbing. Even now, I have to sit down, because the emotions are simply too much for me. I wonder when it will get easier. I wonder when thoughts of you leaving us will stop aching. Because right now this world is missing you- a lot. You were a loving and dedicated husband and my heart is breaking for Emo. The world is missing a protective and devoted father and grandfather and I can't stop thinking about Tina, Andy, Ryan, and Rachael's unbearable loss and pain. We are missing a generous and kind Emobu and Emobu Haji and I feel sorry for my kids Tae, Kai and Mia because they won't know you anymore. The world will miss a faithful and reliable family and friend and all of us will miss you so much- my mom, dad, brother, aunts, uncles, cousins, church members, and friends will never forget all the positivity you brought into our lives.
Emobu - you will be forever missed but I'm comforted that you are with our Heavenly Father. Please watch over us.
Love-
Soomin-ee