I appreciate every kind sentiment you’ll say to me. I genuinely do. Please don’t ask me how I’m doing.
The question forces me to pause and assess what has happened – a reality I haven’t accepted…yet.
I do appreciate your kind words. I appreciate all of your love. I want to be clear that I’m grateful.
I have no new memories I can make with my father. The answer to how I’m doing is that I’m not doing.
Replace the question with telling me something you remember about Dad. I ‘preciate you.