It was an unexpected trip last Sunday night. It was a long six hours along the road going back to our town in Pangasinan.
We have to accompany Mom in going home because her sister (my aunt) died. Had to be at the wake right after we had dinner at 11pm. Stayed until 3am and my cousins and I had a nice but sad reunion. I haven’t seen some of them for almost a decade.
Mom was hysterical when she saw my aunt’s coffin repeatedly saying, “bakit di mo ako inantay?” (Why did you not wait for me”?).
An uncle twice removed said that we only get to see each other during such happenings. When you have your own family and relatives live far away from you, it is not always a possibility to see each other regularly.
It was another long trip going back to Manila. Gridlock at NLEX because of the large volume of cars traversing the expressway. When there is a holiday close to the weekend, expect those long lines of cars going North and back.
I’m so sorry for your loss. 😔
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Thank you so much Michelle!
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So sad to hear that your aunt’s death was the reason for that trip. But at least it gave you the chance to meet up with those relatives, after so many years apart.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I would have wanted to stay for two or more days Pete but I don’t want to take a commute in coming back here.
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Such sad reunions are often necessary
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True Derrick. Thanks!
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I am so sorry for your loss and your mother’s deep grief, Arlene. I hope peace will flow and heal all hearts. Sending love.
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Thank you so much Kitty.Blessings always.
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I’m so sorry your aunt died. It’s a blessing you were able to take your mother to the wake.
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Thank you Anne. We left mom there with my brother and his family. She still can’t accept that her favorite sister is gone.
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Grieving can really be deep and full of anguish.
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Yes, I do agree. Time heals so they see but it may take a long time. Thanks Anne.
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So sorry for your loss, Arlene. May God surround the hearts of your family – especially your mom – with extra doses of love & comfort. 💕🙏🌟🙏💕
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Thank you so much Virginia.
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I will pray for your mother. It is very difficult to lose a sister.
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Thank you so much Elizabeth. Mom was closest to her.
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