Ma, this was your last photo four days before you died. You were so radiant here that everyone can't help but notice your beautiful face. You were also very happy that day for you felt fulfilled after your lovely daughter, Janelle, finished college. You were so proud, that last, all of us graduated.
When we were inside PICC, you kept on requesting me, "Jheng, selfie tayo." I never thought that those selfies would be the last photos that I will keep looking at. At least, those were happy and beautiful photos of you.
I remember that night before you died, when I arrived home from work, you told me, "sabay na tayong kumain" and you prepared the table for us so we can eat our dinner. I never thought it would be the last time. The following day, in the morning, you woke me up with your usual words, "Jheng gising na, 6:30 na" (kahit alas 6 pa lang). When I'm about to go to the office, I saw you outside, cleaning. I was in a hurry, and I said, "Ma, pasok na ko late na ko." That was the last time I saw you alive.
I had happy memories before you were gone but until now, I am not fully convinced that you no longer exist. I feel you are just a thousand miles away from us, and one day, in time, we will see each other again.
Happy birthday, Ma! 🎉🎁🎈🎂
This is the fourth year that we are celebrating your birthday without you. But I know you are celebrating the happiest and grandest wherever you are.
Ma, please do watch over us, especially Daddy. Please help send our prayers to God.
We love you and we miss you! 😍💖👩
