(Papa and his look alike - Nyl, on our last family outing together in 2001)
Yesterday was a wonderful Father's day for my beloved husband. He woke up to a surprise brunch in bed, his little boy was the most excited of all! He enjoyed the fact that he pulled of a surprise for his Dad. He helped me prepare the toast and the bacon, I made three cheese omelette, milk tea, and threw in a banana. Since we don't have a breakfast tray (I wonder if I should get one of those, but perhaps nah!), I asked the little one to carry his toddler table upstairs. He obliged but got stuck at the third step, oh poor thing. I had to help him and he went rushing back saying, "wait Dad, I have another surprise!"... he grabbed the toddler chair and "tada! here Dad, sit here!" in a very commanding voice. Then he continued "eat the banana first, after you eat the bacon..." and just couldn't keep still. Again he said, "Dad, eat the banana!" and finally, "Dad, can I eat the banana please?" Hahahaha! We laughed our hearts out, that must probably be the greatest gift ever LOL!
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We spent the day enjoying the very breezy Sunday. Dad opened all the windows, turned the a/c off, and went on fixing his car stereo. Of course, with the little on in tow. I was busy tinkering with this decent nook I pretty much call my office or is it? Hahaha! I am not done yet but at least it's somewhat organized, and I've sorted whatnots from all the drawers! I still have cabinets to tackle. I also did a few laundry, I am still left with plenty of loads at the hamper. Such life! But we had to stop and prepare ourselves for mass.
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I had to hold back my tears during the consecration. This part of the mass if just so powerful for me. It's as if literally all my worries are lifted up as the priest holds the host and chalice up. I know that if I even start welling, I can't stop crying altogether and it would be embarrassing! Things haven't been great with the homefront of late, Mama's not pretty healthy, and I miss Papa so much. I prayed for my husband's health and safety and thanked the Lord for giving me such a wonderful man... I was happy and sad at the same time. Only God knows what is in my heart "Domine tu omnia nosti, tu scis quia amo te!".
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I wish we had all night to talk about the wonderful things in life, our family, our son most of all, our friends, our siblings, our parents, our business, our plans, our health and the worries that goes along with it. Unfortunately for him he had to wake up and get home the bacon. Soon Dad, you won't have to leave the house just so we can pay our mortgage and more....
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Pa, I miss your smile! What more can I say? Every time I remember your smile and your thoughtfulness... ah, it always drive me insanely weepy. In between my sobs and longing, I know you are happy now. I know you are safe. Your smile and the thought of you is so warm and comforting. I wish you knew how much you meant to me then... Happy Father's Day Pa! Too bad my little one didn't experience how much you've spoiled me to bits.
4 comments:
hahaha! puerte nakong katawa sa mga antics ni akio! mura ko'g gigitik diri. ka-imagine ko's ka-cute sa iyang tingog.
i'm really happy you had a wonderful sunday, T. and yes, father's day is for remembering the number 1 man in our lives, our father. i called my dad saturday night and i went to bed with a big smile on my face.
i know your papa is happy where he is right now, T.
i had to fight back tears reading this=)
che, your akio is such a gem=) grabe gyud ni siya'g mga antics=)
*hugs* i miss you=)
nag sentimental lagi ko basa ani. oh, therese, i still wish we were neighbors. =)
jops, maka crazy na gyud si akio! hahaha! he does things so innocently and so passionately like its all that matters LOL! i wish to be child like in so many ways...
chel, that's because you can very well relate to the sobs in between writing this. i miss you too!
chi, that would be awesome!!! if we were all neighbors life would be less stressful! and a lot more wonderful!!!
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