Pa, it has been two weeks since you left. Things will never be the same. We really miss you. This is what I said during our tribute to you. I hope you can read it there in Heaven. I love you, Pa. Please guide us always. #AmadorReal They say that we only remember a person's goodness when he dies. I beg to disagree. Kahit nabubuhay pa si Papa, alam namin maswerte kami dahil nagkaroon kami ng napakabait na ama.
For his nieces and nephews, he is the life of every party. Kulang pag wala sya. Papa created nicknames for each one them: Kulastika, Kulasa, Ambrocio, Vesinta, Puti, Tigbalang, Amerkano, Mabaho. Kilala nyo na kung sino kayo. Papa, you gave us the best ever childhood experience that always puts a smile on our faces. When I look at Papa's pictures, I see myself. And every single one of them, my Papa is beaming from ear to ear. We were adored, completely and wholeheartedly. I can see him clearly when I close my eyes and draw from the memories I hold dear in my heart.
When I look at pictures of Papa, I see his happiness. I see his love for my Mama, his love for Koe, Leo & Grace, Joey & myself. His concern and thoughfulness when we talk about his siblings, nephews and nieces. His praises, appreciation and the feeling of "safeness" with our neighbors around us, who always treat us like part of their family. He was a brilliant handyman - ang mga sira, aayusin. Ang mga pira-piraso, kukumponehin. May solusyon sa bawat problema. He was a man of integrity in all he did and generous with all he had. I can only hope to be the same. I grew up watching him interact with his friends, and I learned what it meant to be faithful, to be purposeful, to be loyal, to be true. Ni minsan, hindi ko narinig si Papa na may siniraan syang tao or may sinasabi syang hindi maganda tungkol sa ibang tao. He laughed with his friends, and he cried with his friends, and he was always there for them, no matter when they needed him or what they needed him for. One thing that has stood out to me in the days since he has passed is how many different people consider Papa to be one of the most important people in their lives. He lived in such a way – and was a friend to such an extreme. I don’t know if I can be that good a friend, but I will try. He loved my Mama with all his heart. I cannot even begin to describe the impact their marriage has had on my life. I learned what true love is all about. I learned how to treat your partner, how to love him and care for him, and how to never waver from your commitment to him. His example of being a husband is one that I will never forget. In all my existence, I never heard or saw my parents fighting or arguing over money. Our finances may be tight, but it was never an issue. I have seen the way Papa cared for Mama. When she was recovering from her surgery, he was there. When it was inconvenient, he was there. He didn’t have to tell me how much he loved his parents Mamay Gavino and Nanay Julita, or how a child should care for his parents, he showed me, plainly, with his actions. We will never stop loving my Mama like he loved his. My Papa was the rock of our family, and we so need one now. I don’t make as good a rock as he does. As you can tell, I get emotional way too easily. But it’s a role I’m willing to embrace, provided I can keep his example close to my heart. Papa, tulad ng sinabi namin sayo, maraming, maraming salamat sa walang kapantay mong pagmamahal sa amin. Kami na ang bahala kay Mama. Hindi namin sya pababayaan. Kung uulitin ang buhay namin, ikaw pa rin ang gusto namin maging ama. Salat man tayo sa yaman, kahit minsan hindi mo ipinadama sa amin na mahirap ang buhay natin noong mga bata pa kami. Nong nagparamdam ka sa akin nong Hwebes at sinabi mong 'Ay, paalis na ako.' Eto ang sagot ko sayo: 'Ay sya sige Pa, magpahinga ka na. Handa na ako. Your little girl has become a strong independent woman who has found a loving husband and built a successful career. Whatever we do, wherever we go, we will do you proud.' The distance to the moon and back can never equate your love for us. Simply put, you are more than perfect! You are and will always be my first true love. And first love never dies. Paalam muna sa ngayon, Papa. Someday we will meet again. We love you! Song for Dad by Keith Urban https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAcyQPMDAbw May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer. Source: http://www.irishcentral.com/roots/old-irish-prayers-and-blessings-for-you-and-your-family-for-every-occasion-172538071-237790491.html Photo by: Google Images Oh, St. John Paul, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the church that you loved and served and guided, courageously leading it along the paths of the world in order to bring Jesus to everyone and everyone to Jesus. Bless the young, who were your great passion. Help them dream again, help them look up high again to find the light that illuminates the paths of life here on earth. May you bless families, bless each family! You warned of Satan's assault against this precious and indispensable divine spark that God lit on earth. St. John Paul, with your prayer, may you protect the family and every life that blossoms from the family. Pray for the whole world, which is still marked by tensions, wars and injustice. You tackled war by invoking dialogue and planting the seeds of love: pray for us so that we may be tireless sowers of peace. Oh St. John Paul, from heaven's window, where we see you next to Mary, send God's blessing down upon us all. Amen. Source: http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=3397 |
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