Pāhonoa te oro

I dropped everything and rushed to her side, heart pounding. Seeing her cry like that brought back memories I had buried for years. We drove together to the hospital, and along the way, she told me everything. Dad had been neglecting his health, refusing check-ups, ignoring warnings from doctors. And now, he was in serious condition. For the first time, I felt anger, fear, and sadness collide in a way that was overwhelming. At the hospital, I saw him lying there, frail, pale, and unrecognizable.