At 6:00 Oclock this morning, the most shocking news caught me by surprise. Although it was already expected to happen, the reality of it all still broke me down to tears. One of my dearest uncles and trusted friend has finally said goodbye. I may never know how much pain he has endured during his struggle, but my heart was with him all the way to his final hours. I thank my cousin, Melody, for telling me to call and talk to the person who has touched my life in many ways - her beloved Papa who was also like a father to me - Uncle Manoling. Now that you have already found your peace, I would like to let everyone know about the kind of person that you were to me. Even if youve already known how grateful I am for the countless times youve shown me your kindness, let me just thank you once again for the happy memories that I have of you. Thank you for never treating me badly. I could not recall any unkind word that youve ever spoken to me. On the contrary, youve always shown appreciation to every goodness that youve seen in me especially in the way I regarded my cousins. Thank you for the times youve invited me over to lunch at work just to talk and spend precious moments of wonderful conversations with you. Thank you for the joy brought about by the laughter weve shared together. My brother, Junjun, and I always looked forward to your funny jokes that never failed to crack us up. That side of you was something that a few people may have never known about you. Thank you for the gift of music that youve handed down to us since we were children. Weve known you as our uncle all of our growing up years, but youve become more than that to me. Thank you for being with me during the most difficult times of my life. You stood by me when I needed help the most and you took me in like I was your own son. Most of all, thank you for waiting for me by giving me the chance to talk to you a few hours before passing away. Words may not have been spoken back to me because you were too weak to do so, but I know that you heard me. You may never be able to fulfill what youve planned to do last September - a secret that youve revealed only to me. Yes, you may never be able to visit us here in Regina again and spend time away with me and Uncle Beboy, but as God has willed it, where you are right now is a much better place for you to be in. Goodbye, my dear Uncle. That is not easy for me to say because a few months back during our conversation when you were starting to lose hope, I told you that in 3 years or so, I may be able to go home and well spend lunch together eating our favorite SUTUKIL. All these memories come rushing back and will definitely stay with me for a long time, if not, forever. You will always be in my heart and rest assured that I will never forget you. Rest in eternal peace, Uncle Manoling. Youre now in the safest place embraced by the loving hands of our God Almighty. I will surely miss you and it may take some time for me to get used to you being gone, but I will always remember you and your memories will always be with me. I LOVE YOU.
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 06:30:48 +0000
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