11:11 July 31, 2014 Can’t believe it has been a year already… a year of wishing this is all just a dream. That’s 365 days of waking up each morning without my dad massaging my back, and 365 nights of coming home from school/work to the deafening silence of the living room- void of any updates from basketball or news channels. Sobrang nakakapanibago. On this very day last year, a great part of me did not know how to continue living without my father. On the other hand, a shy part of me always kept in mind what my father would have wanted for me. I could remember the look on my father’s face the very first time I told him I got a call from Coke for their flagship Trainees Program. It was early July of last year. He was so so happy and even told me not to entertain other calls anymore. I was fortunate enough to pass the first few rounds of the assessment. Then July 31 came- the day my father passed away. Final assessment in Sta. Rosa plant was set during the first week of August. Up to this point, I still could not figure out how I managed not to break down during the presentations. What happened to my father was so sudden that it tortured me every single second. I could not even think properly. Yet, at the end of it all, I was blessed enough to make it to the final cut. Now that I’m officially part of the company he wanted me to be in, it’s just so sad that I cannot repay him anymore for all the sacrifice he has done for me. Looking back, I realize I was not alone during the final assessment. I was never alone in anything. My dad continues to guide and protect me, just like he always did. That thought alone keeps me going. This very long dream has already been one year in the making. And while I’ll never know when I would wake up from this, I shall continue living the dream my dad wanted for me. To anyone reading this, kindly include my dad, Ronaldo Ples, in your prayers even just for tonight. I would really appreciate it if you do. Sorry for the long post, but this is the least that I can do for someone who has been there for me all throughout my life. I love you so so much daddy. Happy first year in Paradise! :)
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:11:06 +0000
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