good morning to one and all.
i'm one of the grandchildren of my dearest lolo. they say i look like a lot like him because i have his nose and the shape of his head. whenever people ask me where i got my good looks, i always say that i got it from my lolo. i was named after him. he is juan and i am john.
i was lucky enough to have spent a lot of time with him when i was a child. a lot of times he would fetch me after school during my preparatory days. while waiting for the jeepney, we would eat snacks and drink buko juice. i would show him my written works, art works and quizzes. then he would tell me that i must have inherited my brains from him. of course that is true.
when i was a child i cried a lot. i had a very soft heart and i was too emotional. growing up, i taught myself to be strong and tough until i wasn't emotional anymore. later on i found out that lolo is an emotional man and that he is not afraid to show it. he cries during our graduation, birthdays and other special occasions. goes to show that he is a very loving man.
when he was diagnosed with cancer, i was the first grandchild to visit him in the hospital. while my mother cried when i entered the room, lolo smiled and even tried to get up. he said that he is already well and that he should be discharged tomorrow. when i stayed for the night to look after him, he woke up a lot of times asking for the time. he was so anxious to go home.
lolo looked strong amidst his condition. i guess he didn't want to become a burden to everyone. he wanted to show us that he is well and good. his hearing may have become weak but he would always listen to my stories with delight.
when i heard of the news of his parting, i wasn't able to cry much. a part of me is really sad but i am also relieved that he didn't suffer that much. when you look at him, it is evident that he is at peace. his face proves that he has already done his part in this world and more.
i maybe in tears now because i will no longer see him physically and i will certainly miss him so much.
lolo, thank you. i am very proud to be your apo. i am very proud that i had a grandfather like you. i will miss you. i love you lolo.
i'm one of the grandchildren of my dearest lolo. they say i look like a lot like him because i have his nose and the shape of his head. whenever people ask me where i got my good looks, i always say that i got it from my lolo. i was named after him. he is juan and i am john.
i was lucky enough to have spent a lot of time with him when i was a child. a lot of times he would fetch me after school during my preparatory days. while waiting for the jeepney, we would eat snacks and drink buko juice. i would show him my written works, art works and quizzes. then he would tell me that i must have inherited my brains from him. of course that is true.
when i was a child i cried a lot. i had a very soft heart and i was too emotional. growing up, i taught myself to be strong and tough until i wasn't emotional anymore. later on i found out that lolo is an emotional man and that he is not afraid to show it. he cries during our graduation, birthdays and other special occasions. goes to show that he is a very loving man.
when he was diagnosed with cancer, i was the first grandchild to visit him in the hospital. while my mother cried when i entered the room, lolo smiled and even tried to get up. he said that he is already well and that he should be discharged tomorrow. when i stayed for the night to look after him, he woke up a lot of times asking for the time. he was so anxious to go home.
lolo looked strong amidst his condition. i guess he didn't want to become a burden to everyone. he wanted to show us that he is well and good. his hearing may have become weak but he would always listen to my stories with delight.
when i heard of the news of his parting, i wasn't able to cry much. a part of me is really sad but i am also relieved that he didn't suffer that much. when you look at him, it is evident that he is at peace. his face proves that he has already done his part in this world and more.
i maybe in tears now because i will no longer see him physically and i will certainly miss him so much.
lolo, thank you. i am very proud to be your apo. i am very proud that i had a grandfather like you. i will miss you. i love you lolo.
2 comments:
I'm sure your lolo is in a better, much peaceful place now, looking after you. I lost my lolo last year too and I comfort myself in the thought he is happier where he is now :)
Paci,
I was teary-eyed while reading your post. I was reminded of my lolo as well and the good memories I had together with him. In my own little way, let me share in your pain because I have an idea about how you feel.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
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