Today, as we "celebrate" All Saint's Day - I am reminded of how my departed loved ones influenced me and my actions.
This page is for them.
Tatay - you left long before I was born yet your goodness and stories about you still linger amongst your 14 lovely grandkids.
Lola Carlota - I was tasked to change your dress and prepare your food when I was 6. Taking good care of you gave me a sense of fulfillment. It was sad that you left when I was 8, I still know how you sound like.
Lola Mariana - I loved Saturdays and Alabang Hills because of you.
Lolo Piping - you always delighted me with your pasalubongs from Antipolo and you made quite a nickname for me, Kata.
Lolo Sergio - my childhood was ever fun because of you. Your stories about "tikbalang" scared me and Macky but your "kakulitans" and our fascinating trips and long walks around the neighborhood still make me smile upto this very day.
Lolo Dunay - of all my Dad's brothers, you're the coolest one and we still sometimes talk about your funny antics - lalo na when you're drunk.
Tata - you're funny, serious, sometimes tolerant kind and distinct cough are all forever etched in me.
Nana Pacing - too many things to say about you but your warm hugs and "tahan na" are the best.
Luigi - you helped me appreciate the Ateneo way and our road trips are priceless.
Mikael - you calling me "cool" and "pare" everytime I cry or had a fight with my Dad when we were both a lot younger, helped me toughen up inside.
Adda - God is ever alive in your life, I saw it. Thank you for rebuking me when I needed it.
Tita Choi - badminton will never be the same without your powerful smash.
Chinggy - you are definitely one of the smartest kids I've ever met - you knew all the countries (and their capitals) in the world, you knew the Solar system and you can do simple math when you were 4. You helped me appreciate kids even more.
Bin - my forever pakner. I am thankful to have been blessed by your wonderful friendship.
A minute of prayer for you.
This page is for them.
Tatay - you left long before I was born yet your goodness and stories about you still linger amongst your 14 lovely grandkids.
Lola Carlota - I was tasked to change your dress and prepare your food when I was 6. Taking good care of you gave me a sense of fulfillment. It was sad that you left when I was 8, I still know how you sound like.
Lola Mariana - I loved Saturdays and Alabang Hills because of you.
Lolo Piping - you always delighted me with your pasalubongs from Antipolo and you made quite a nickname for me, Kata.
Lolo Sergio - my childhood was ever fun because of you. Your stories about "tikbalang" scared me and Macky but your "kakulitans" and our fascinating trips and long walks around the neighborhood still make me smile upto this very day.
Lolo Dunay - of all my Dad's brothers, you're the coolest one and we still sometimes talk about your funny antics - lalo na when you're drunk.
Tata - you're funny, serious, sometimes tolerant kind and distinct cough are all forever etched in me.
Nana Pacing - too many things to say about you but your warm hugs and "tahan na" are the best.
Luigi - you helped me appreciate the Ateneo way and our road trips are priceless.
Mikael - you calling me "cool" and "pare" everytime I cry or had a fight with my Dad when we were both a lot younger, helped me toughen up inside.
Adda - God is ever alive in your life, I saw it. Thank you for rebuking me when I needed it.
Tita Choi - badminton will never be the same without your powerful smash.
Chinggy - you are definitely one of the smartest kids I've ever met - you knew all the countries (and their capitals) in the world, you knew the Solar system and you can do simple math when you were 4. You helped me appreciate kids even more.
Bin - my forever pakner. I am thankful to have been blessed by your wonderful friendship.
A minute of prayer for you.
