A Letter from Mommy
My Dearest Dandy, Dia, Dondet,
Today is Mother’s Day... isn’t everyday?
..but it is different because everyone greets Happy Mother’s Day!
..and different because of the unusual circumstance that grips us
December last year when our family was complete seems like a distant but oh so cherished memory now, and my heart asks... .when again... I tell myself that when these days come to pass, things will be as they used to be ... the tight hugs, kisses, laughter around the dining table, coffee dates, car rides to and from wherever, random strolls and senseless chats ... or will they really. Will I be able to hug and kiss you, without worry... when again..
Sometimes my heart just cries.. When dandy comes to our door and hands me whatever, and I want to even just look at him longer but he must hurry on… When Dia calls with her many stories about coping with her day.. When Dondet shares photos and videos of kids and home faraway.... When again...
how life has changed and made distance so palpable.. the future a hazy picture. I never dreamt I would live through such times, no one did. Yet here we are. And I am a mother struggling with fears for you, my children, and your families... no one knows what is to be.. I pray and pray and trust that my prayers be heard for your safety and protection, for your happiness and well -being in the dawning times. I pray that you will be there for each other, find strength through trials, embrace and comfort in love of family.
47 years of being a Mother...and not one day did I regret being one. Oh it was both a smooth and bumpy road.. paved with with laughter, joy, triumphs, tears, quarrels, disappointments and everything in between, and we are still travelling that road together. If in the years of my being Mom to you I have instilled only the most precious gift in your heart of love of God and family, then I am indeed a happy Mom.
I was blessed with three precious gems which have been doubled with your spouses, Theresa, Rey and Justin... and my jewels that bring pure joy – Ysabel, Lexi, Pio, Uan, Mito, Trei, Raffi, Roque, and Manu.
I am grateful for all the blessings that you are to me, and your Dad. Thank you for the love and care you have showered on us, for the happiness you bring into our life. My heart embraces you forever.
May God bless you all always!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ME !
