It pains me that August would end on a sad note. Even if you have accepted that we would all grow old and eventually will leave this world, it is always sad to learn of someone dear to you pass on. I just received a message that one of my aunts (Mom’s oldest sister) died last night. She was 96. She was bedridden for so long that it surely is a blessing for her to rest at last with the Lord. I will always remember those days when she would bring their farm’s produce when I go home for vacation. I will always remember those days when she would allow us (her nieces and nephews) to get what we like in her small sari-sari store when we were kids. The memories linger and I feel sad that she passed on. It is always sad and touching to hear and see a loved one die.
Tomorrow starts the BER months which most of us Filipinos always look forward to. No matter how hard life is, there is that inner thrill that Christmas would not be far behind. It’s my favorite season of the year. Do I hear Christmas songs in the air? I have a friend who said that for her, every day is Christmas. Every day is something she looks forward to. Every day is a day of giving, not necessarily materials things but of time and yourself to others. Just listening to a friend, talking to your kids about anything under the sun, helping other people in your own simple way is a way of giving.
August has been a quiet month but with all those thunderstorms almost every day. Except for that time my high school friends surprised me with a visit, it was just the family and me together. September is inching its way and I hope it would be a lovely and productive month for us all.
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