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One Christmas without Mommy

September 22, 2013

I remember when I was about 5 years old, I think, mom was confined in the hospital for a while and all four of us were left with my aunt, Mommy Pinang. My brothers and sister and me were feeling very sad, because we only get to see my mom when we get "smuggled" to the hospital because in those days, small children were not allowed to visit the hospitals. It was almost Christmas and we were all wondering if my mom will be home for Christmas and celebrate Christmas as a family as we always do. Then one afternoon, my Dad came and brought us our Christmas gifts. I remember I had a badminton set and Boy got a big airplane which runs on battery complete with flashing lights. I don't remember what  Myrna and Adong got. But I vividly remember the moment when my Dad tried his best to cheer us up when he told us my mom will have to get better and the hospital was the best place for her. He was always so tired shuttling between his work in Norzagaray, Bulacan and the hospital and of course coming to visit us in San Francisco del Monte. At that point in time, he wanted to be the best dad and mom and still had to work for our family. Still, he made the effort to not disappoint us for Christmas when he brought us his gifts.

Thanks Dad, for always being there for all of us.

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