And So, We Met Again
Last April, a month before my father’s death, he was hospitalized due to heart attack, the first attack. When he was still in the hospital, I promised to let him visit his hometown in Bohol after his recovery. He had always loved being with his siblings and relatives. A month later, he died in his beloved hometown. Mama, my sister, and Shaynna were with him in Bohol. From Japan, I had to go directly to Bohol.
As the taxi approached my aunt’s house, I saw Shaynna. I was torn between the fear of not being acknowledged by Shaynna and the dread of seeing my lifeless father. As I got off the taxi, I was met by my mother. At that moment, everything else flew away from my mind and all I could feel was far beyond grief. It was the deepest pain I’ve ever felt.
As I was crying my heart out, someone hugged my left leg and as I looked down, I met the eyes of someone I’ve been longing to meet again. I’ve always feared that my 3-year old daughter won’t come near me, being away from her for almost 2 years. She then stretched out her hands, urging me to pick her up, while saying “mommy”. At a young age, she seemed to understand everyone’s pain, my pain and unknowingly became my strength, my comfort.
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July 4th, 2008 at 2:26 am
What a great photo. She will never forget her mother, are you kidding me! Someday she will look back and acknowledge the difficulty of not having you, but also the strength that it took for you to support her from so far away. Hang in there. You’ve got friends in high places who will watch over her.
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July 4th, 2008 at 3:00 am
laki na ni shaynna ^^
July 4th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Shiera, it’s nice to see you back (online). Your little angle look so cute.
God Bless!
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July 4th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
your little girl has grown! and i’m glad that despite the sorrow, your daughter’s love has somehow helped ease the pain.
that’s a very endearing photo…you’re showing her the many wonderful possibilities of a camera!
July 5th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I think no matter how physically far we are, the bond between a mother and child will always be there. Nevertheless, I still wish you could spend time together, live together in one place, soon.
I can totally relate to our child being our strength and comfort and an inspiration to go with life, no matter how hard!
July 6th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Sorry to write you about this here.
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July 7th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
hi shiera, your post made me teary-eyed.
from patrick and me, our sincerest condolences to you and to your whole family. i pray that many more wonderful things come to you and to your whole family to ease some of the pain you still have.
your daughter is so pretty and she loves you so much =)
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