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.
This is the time when most Americans gear up for their autumn activities that were on hold during the summer. John and I don’t have much of that any more. He did return to choir rehearsal last week, and our church will have lots more going on in September. My life now stays the same most of the year, and I like it that way.
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We are getting older Anne and some activities we used to do are now relegated to the back seat.
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You are right, of course. I was thinking how we and our three children were so involved in activities that stopped for the summer break. When school resumed, so did music lessons, choir rehearsals, clubs, entertainments, and short holiday celebrations. Now our change is just John’s going to choir again. I’m so happy we’re not on such relentless schedules now.
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It feels good to have relaxing days too. As they say, “take time to smell the flowers”.
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Reblogged this on Creatively Inward.
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Thank you.
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I’m sorry Arlene – sending love xxoo
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Thanks Samantha!
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Enjoy September
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Will do Derrick 🙂
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Sorry to hear about your aunt, Arlene. She had a very long life, and was loved by her family. We cannot ask for more than that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes Pete, 96 is quite long. I would be lucky if I reach 80. She is at peace now. Thanks a lot.
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I am sorry to hear about your Aunt. I have had an uncle pass away. It’s really hard to hear, when one of your loved ones have passed away. As you say we can only hope for September to be a better one.All the Best.
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Thank you so much Gansu. That’s life. We live, we die but she had so many happy years in this world of ours. We grow old and long for eternal life.
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Sorry to hear about your auntie but it’s good to have good memories with her!
Kind regards,
Nahla
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Thanks Nahla.
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You must be hearing my Christmas music!! Yes, I started playing them about a week ago. What a joy to drive into work worshiping the birth of our savior. As I was listening on Pandora I got a error message saying they could not locate my station – I had to chuckle to think I had confused my Pandora App. 😀
Happy Fall Ya’ll as they say in the south!
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Wow, that’s so nice Patty. Enjoy listening.
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I think it is very difficult to lose the generation before ours. I know that as the last member of that generation died in our family, I felt a great loss.
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True Elizabeth, the last generation taught us a lot. It’s really kind of sad that we are losing them in our midst.
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And then it turns out we are the wise ones for the generations after us. A real responsibility.
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It is our turn to teach them what we learned. Thanks Elizabeth!
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