This is lovingly dedicated to my father dear who passed away 16 years ago. In this age of social media, digital images and prints, my father´s handsome face no longer appears in any of our pictures. But even if he is no loner physically around, his love for us is vividly and strongly present. After all, we are his legacy. I miss you always Papa. (this note was initially posted in my facebook account and I just slightly updated some of the contents).
Dear Papa.. Its been 16 years since the last time that I was able to physically hold you. I still remember how you gasped your last breath. I vividly remember that day, June 21, 2001 in Manila Doctors Hospital.
So much have changed since that day. We now have facebook, instagram and any other social media platforms. Digital channels have conquered the world and it pains me so much that you do not have a lot of photos in our family albums, except of course when we do photoshop or when we scan your old photos.
Both Rexieboy and JoyMarie are now working. Remember, Rexie was only 11.5 years old and Joy was a college student when you left. Thank God all of us are working in spite of the economic crisis.
Ate Paz is now married to Ronald, is a mom to Pio and is enjoying a fruitul career as a bank officer. Jon Rey has been struck with psoriasis but is recovering very well. He has recently been promoted as Head Chef in his work and is a loving husband to Joyce and a very responsible father to Abigail and Grey. . Ryedel is now a military officer, following your footsteps. He is busy juggling between work and his growing family with Joy and Hannah. Rexieboy is now living his dreams! Very recently, we opened our 1st family venture with Pintsik and we are overly excited!
Mama is good. Thank and praise God. Life has been different without you but we are blessed because Mama is our Mama. We are able to pull it off because Mama is the glue that holds our family together. Mama is really an epitome of a strong, beautiful, dedicated and loving mother. Mama took care of us and made sure that Joy Marie and Rexieboy accomplished their college diploma. Mama made sure that your dream of having your 6 children earn their college degree is achieved. We are really grateful for Mama. Remember how she lovingly took care of you during the 3 months that you were ill?
As for me, I am now based here in Madrid. Life has changed significantly for me. I now speak Spanish. Hehehehe (its has become my first language.. for now..) I am now married, father dear. And I am also a mom! If only you can see Marcelo! He is very kind and sweet and also buranggit/iyakin like me! Hahahahahahah!! As in he cries big time and he is very moody!! My husband always tell me that Marcelo got my temper. Hahahaahah. I married a kind hearted and patient man.. the love of my life, Angel. You have not met him personally, but he visited us thrice in Manila and we got married in civil rites in the Philippines. It was a very simple wedding ceremony and we spent it with our immediate and extended family.
16 years Papa. It has been 16 years since the day you said goodbye. You were not with us when we celebrated Ryedel´s PMA graduation, when Jon Rey got his first ever international cruise assignment, when Rexieboy graduated from elementary, highschool and college, when Joy Marie reached her personal milestones such as her college graduation and getting recognitions for her job, when I worked in Kuala Lumpur and our family visited me there 2 times, when I got married, when they sent me off in the airport to take my flight to Madrid, when Marcelo was born, when Ate Paz and Ronald got married, when Ate Paz completed her Masters degree and when we had the double birthday celebration of Mama and Marcelo.. There were many family gatherings that your loving presence was always missed.. but there was never a moment you were not thought of.
You will always be remembered Papa. You have left us an indelible mark. I love you always and no words can describe how much I miss you. Thank you for everything. I always think of the love that you had for us, your family. You were and you will always be my idol, Papa. I love you always. I miss you. Until we meet again. With so much love.. Always your daughter...
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