My husband, Anthony, was in hospital having his kidney removed. Cancer. I was back at the farm with our two-year-old son, Ming, waiting for a baby-sitter I’d never met. Ming was having his second asthma attack. The first had happened in the hospital, when Anthony was admitted.
Now I was grappling with the nebulizer, a distressed child and my husband’s predicament, the shock trapped in my throat.
I returned from the hospital that evening and paid the baby-sitter. Ming was asleep. Out on the front verandah, I sat down. It was the first time I’d ever been home without Anthony.
A little later, Ming toddled out, rubbing his eyes. He looked up at the half moon and said, seriously, “Moon bwoken.” Then he brushed his soft little face against mine. “Daddy can fixded it”’ he asked. I nodded and hugged him.
Two weeks later, Anthony was home. Ming wanted to wrestle him, so I swung our little boy onto my hip and took him outside. It was a dark night and there was a full moon.
Ming looked up and I felt his heartbeat quicken against mine. “Daddy fixded the moon, Mummy. Look!”
We went back inside and Ming climbed onto Anthony’s lap.
“Fankyou, Daddy”’ he said, “You’re a good boy.”
jmgoyder 
Oh, this has brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for reading!
oh my gosh – what a wonderful story — if someone only had one story to tell — this would be it
What a lovely way of putting it – yes, it is my very favourite story because Ming really did think that Ants had fixed the moon.
when you are little, you should believe your parents can fix the moon — such security he had
When I was little I thought my dad was a second Jesus!
he looks a lot like you!
Wow – hardly anyone says that!
Love it, love it and love it
Thanks you lovely man!
Crying ….. major crying here!
No, don’t cry!
I clicked like because there’s no love button! What a beautiful story. I used to believe that my dad could fix everything as well. Ahhh the magicalness (is that a word?) of childhood. 🙂
Magicalnesss – yes!
Oh is this precious… Ming the sweetest little guy (just posted my sweet little girls as a link from my Ladder to the Sun post btw)…. What a coincidence that you put a little boy- Ming photo up today too… I did that about 10 minutes ago and first seeing this now!! We are connected. I LOVED your story about how “Daddy Fixed The Moon” —- one of those amazing memories nobody can ever take away ~ xo
Your photo of your girls is so wonderful – yes, we are definitely in synch!
… what a sweet story – yes, dads are good on fixing broken moons I heard, but I have always had to fix it myself and I’m pretty good on it now. *smile http://wp.me/p293Pw-VZ
I know who to call now for any more broken moons – thanks Viveka!
That’s so cute!
Kids say the darndest things, and your kid’s reaction was very cute!
Kid talk is the best I think!
What a cutie-pie munchkin he was
Oh he was!
A gorgeous, gorgeous love story.
Fankyou 🙂
Fankyou too!
What a great story made me feel all good and happy inside……………………
It is my favourite story of our lives together.
Lovely story.
Young Ming looks so much like both of this parents. He has Anthony’s eyes in this shot and your smile.
I can never see the resemblance to me so that’s reassuring!
That is just beautiful. It would make a sweet illustrated children’s book.
That’s a great idea – let’s do it!
He’s so cute
Was!
Is!
This is touching… truly touching… 😉
My favourite story!
Wow! Anthony’s dad powers are pretty impressive. Wonderful picture of Ming.
Yes I just found that photo!
I cried, thanks for sharing
Thanks for crying (I think!)
Such a sweet story!
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Big shock! Than you Diana!!!!!
You are so welcome! 🙂
You touch my heart every time I come here. Thank you.
Thank YOU!
Beautiful. What a touching story. Diana sent me over and I am glad she did. 🙂
Diana is a gem – thank you!
I couldn’t agree more!
Sweetness
What a beautiful and touching story. So glad Diana shared this.
I was touched and amazed that Diana would share this – she is so beautiful.
Just too cool.
He really thought Ants had fixed the moon.