The weekly phone call
“…
Dad: How is school?
Me: School is fine. I am quite busy. How are you dad?
Dad: I am fine.
Me: How is mom?
Dad: Mom is not bad either.
Me: Any news?
Dad: There is news.
Me: What is it?
Dad: … It’s gradma… She passed away 3 days ago…
Me: Oh….
Dad: She was very sick, you know!
Me: …
Dad: Maryam?
Me: …
Dad: Are you all right?
Me: …
Dad: Maryam
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My husband: Hey dad! Maryam can’t talk any more…
….”
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She was the last grandparent that I had, … alive!
