—That afternoon, I fell asleep on the beach watching you surf. When I woke up, you were gone. I was terrified. I asked everyone I ran into if they had seen my boy. I couldn’t speak the language, and I was in a wheelchair then. I was so anxious.0

—I kept thinking about how I should face the family and live with myself if I lost you. I kept thinking I must find you, I must.0

—Then you returned. I was beside myself. Although it was raining outside, it was sunny in my heart.0

—I was overjoyed, yet I scolded you. You had to comfort me and make peace. I’m not a good enough father. I’ve regretted it and wanted to apologize to you.0

—Do you know, Yang Yang? I dreamed about that afternoon sometimes. I dreamed of myself staying on the beach in my wheelchair. The wind was strong, and the sky filled with dark clouds, like a thick mist. I kept calling your name to the sea. I felt like...0