Panda, My Travel Buddy

Meet Enzo's Panda. He got it from Ikea.

This… is Enzo’s panda. 🐼

Growing up,

Enzo never really needed a security blanket.

He was brave. Independent.

But when the pandemic hit,

something changed.

He started holding on to his panda

every single day.

The panda that once just sat quietly on his desk,

suddenly became his constant companion.

Whether he was lying in bed,

playing online games,

watching TV,

practicing his violin,

his keyboard,

singing,

or just relaxing with his Spotify playlist,

Panda was always there.

And so

when Enzo went home to our Father

we, (which I insist),

began bringing Panda with us,

on every trip we took.

I know… it might seem a little unusual.

Crazy most of the time

But it helps.

It really helps.

I carry Panda with me on every family trip...

so I can keep our family of four.

Somehow, it makes his absence feel…

just a little lighter.

Especially for me.

Because in this small way,

we carry a piece of him wherever we go.

And somehow…

it still feels like he’s with us.

Always.