I’m going home, after all

It’s almost 6:00AM and I still can’t sleep. Yes, I am going home to the Philippines after a couple of years, but not to have a grand vacation. How I wish that’s the case…

It’s been a few hours since I received the news about my father. At about 10:00PM (Philippine Time) last night, my father had a cardiac arrest and he didn’t make it to the hospital. I just talked to him on the phone yesterday morning… How I wish God allowed my father to live until my planned vacation on October. How I wish my father waited until I could treat him and my mother to a vacation here in Japan. How I wish I could take him to Australia, the U.S., to anywhere God sends me to. We haven’t had a Christmas for years when we’re all together. We haven’t even taken another family picture since I was 5 years old. I wish…

We couldn’t do anything but weep and endure this numbing pain. There’s nothing we can do but have faith and believe that we are all in God’s hands.

Dear friends, thank you for extending your condolences. Thank you all for your comforting words and for the prayers.

In honor of the greatest father in the whole world, here’s his life story:
My Father, Our Hero

This entry was posted on Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 5:37 am and is filed under Family. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

31 Responses to “I’m going home, after all”

  1. Stephen Says:

    Oh no. I’m so, so sorry.

    Stephens last blog post..Saturday Stuff

  2. SliceInCircles Says:

    I’m saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your father. My heartfelt sympathies.
    I know you will find the strength to make it through this difficult period.

    SliceInCircless last blog post..

  3. fortuitous faery Says:

    oh my god, shiera. i am so sorry about this devastating news! i will pray for your father’s soul. please accept my condolences. :(
    fortuitous faerys last blog post..naked cowgranny in times square

  4. Marj Says:

    I’m sorry to hear that she. May God give you strength at this time of greatest trial. Please accept my condolences.

    Marjs last blog post..Lunch out with my project team

  5. Charlotte (Charmed Life) Says:

    our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family! be strong!

    Charlotte (Charmed Life)s last blog post..MV: 127 Days

  6. Enrico Pangan Says:

    Please accept my condolences, Shierra.

    Enrico Pangans last blog post..Eleanor Rigby (Cover)

  7. kljs Says:

    Sorry to hear about your father. My condolences to you and your family, Shierra.

    kljss last blog post..It’s been 4 years……

  8. sunjun Says:

    my condolences to you and your family shie.
    our prayers are with you.

    sunjuns last blog post..Hamburg Open Finals (Live Tennis: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal)

  9. Gracey Says:

    My condolences to you and your family. be strong and have a safe trip to the Philippines..

    Graceys last blog post..customer service or no customer service part 4

  10. Florence Says:

    I’m so sorry to hear about what happened to your father Shie. We’ll pray for his soul and also for your family. Take care and God bless.

    Florences last blog post..Be my….

  11. rose Says:

    safe trip. we’ll pray for ur father and your family. i hope you’ll be strong. if not, you could always pretend, if only for your mom.

    roses last blog post..deaf

  12. pete Says:

    I’m sorry to hear the news. You and your family are in our prayers. Be safe on your trip.

  13. Imagica Says:

    oh my~~! I am sorry to hear that… take care..
    my condolences to you and your family

    Imagicas last blog post..♣ ♠ It is Friday ♠♣

  14. Grace Says:

    So sorry to hear about this news. Condolences to the family left by a wonderful man, husband and father. Take care, shie.

    Graces last blog post..Dubai fish and vegetable market

  15. elaine Says:

    Shiera, we’ll be praying for you and your family. Take Care…

    elaines last blog post..Baby Pics of the Most Beautiful People 2007

  16. Elizabeth Says:

    Shiera, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Take care as you travel back home. I will be praying for you and family

  17. levian Says:

    sorry to hear ..
    haven’t seen you for quite a while,
    waiting for you to come back !!
    :)
    levians last blog post..magic chocolate..

  18. Stephen Says:

    Hope you’re OK. Please check in and let us know what’s going on.

    Stephens last blog post..give, plz, thx

  19. Jon Says:

    I’m so sadden to read the news of your father. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Jon

  20. Michele Shores Says:

    I was so sorry to hear about you father. My dad died of a massive heart attack when I was 16 that was almost 15 years ago and I still get sad by it. God is the only thing that can get you and your family through. You are not alone. In constant prayer for you and your family!

    Michele Shoress last blog post..Coooooooooookie

  21. jessie Says:

    Shiera,

    naku fren, sorry my mistake i only read the first paragraph and i feel guilty about it. na-excite kasi ako sa balita mo sa first paragraph knowing that yuou miss the country so much. i should have known better. Condolence to you and your family. hayaan mo, that too will come to pass. be strong.

    jessies last blog post..Digitel DSL in Good Shape After a Month of Complaining

  22. rollchan Says:

    My Condolences for the loss…

    We all know that he’s in a better place now.

    Take care always shiera.

    rollchans last blog post..Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-124) - LIFTOFF!

  23. Setsu Says:

    dear shie,

    my condolences.

    i hope you’re doing okay.
    will be praying for you and your family…

    take care….

    Setsus last blog post..Coz Breaking Up is Hard To Do

  24. ceblogger Says:

    I’m sorry to hear about the loss. My condolences to the family!

    cebloggers last blog post..Pacquiao vs Diaz Boxing Fight: A Blogging Brawl

  25. Rolando Says:

    Hi Shiera, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know it not easy, but I’m sure he’s in a better place. God bless you and your family.

    Our condolences,
    Rolando and Ebru

    Rolandos last blog post..Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less.

  26. chriz aL Says:

    shiera,

    my condolences…

    a death in the family is one of the most difficult things in life. u are not alone

  27. ronnie Says:

    my condolences for your lost Shie.

    So, sorry been awhile since my last visit here.

    Have you gone back to Japan already?

    Take care.

    ronnies last blog post..When A Leader Becomes A Leader: A Young Professional’s Perspective (Part 2)

  28. amor Says:

    my condolences to you and your family..

    God bless =)

    amors last blog post..reprising greenhorn (with a little twist)

  29. jessie Says:

    shiera,

    i hope ok ka lang and your family. i’ll pray for you…

    jessies last blog post..11.6M Filipinos Are Out of School (OSY Rate in the Philippines)

  30. Bali villas Says:

    that is such a bad news. Could be at his side when it happen..

  31. Bali Villa Says:

    Oh, my god..so sory to hear it. how it all happened? this is really a very shocking news.

    Looking For Bali Villas Rental

Leave a Reply


Comments links could be nofollow free.