Halloween and All Saint’s Day came and passed, yet there was no mention of the event on my blogs at all. Not that I was indifferent of the occasion, I purposely skipped writing about it. As you very well know, my Dad passed away three months ago (third month was just last October 28) and the pain is still there. In fact while we were in Italy last month, my husband and I agreed that I should take the trek to go back to the Philippines for All Saint’s Day but I had a change of heart, because knowing that my husband can’t go with me, I knew the length of time of my visit will be too short.
I didn’t want to find myself alone in the house on Halloween day, thus, I tired myself out by running errands. When I was at the Filipino store to pick up some goodies, tears came rolling down when I saw these three things that vividly brought back memories of my childhood.
It was the thought of my Dad on some lazy weekends bribing me with these goodies: a choice of the three pictured above, and my all time favorite: Snickers, so I would pull off some of his gray hair. Those were the days… Days that are forever gone.
This was the first ever All Saint’s Day where I regarded the day as plain day of mourning. All I could do was light several candles and said a prayer for the repose of my Dad’s soul. I know he is now happy with his Creator. “Till we meet again, Dad.”
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it’s funny how the most ordinary things could trigger such a powerful memory in us…
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Hey….
Hindi talaga mawawala yung lungkot Tuks. 8 years ng wala ang parents ko pero up to this day I still feel the pain, especially during All Saints Day since it’s also my bday.
Here a bit earlier today Tuks since I’m taking it easy with work…but I’m doing laundry…guess hindi talaga pwedeng ‘off’ totally, ha?
Have a great week!
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@ Heidi
yes, indeed. kaya ayan drama ako habang namimili.
@ Juliana
yes, they say nga, the pain from losing a loved one does not really go away. you just get used to it.
we’re never really off if you think about it. buti pa those that are in the workforce, they are really off from work when they are off. trade off siguro yun for staying home.
hugs to you juliana
the pain will be forever. i lost my mom when i was only 5 years old but the pain is still here in my heart
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@ Shiela
thanks sis. yours must be harder, as you were a lot younger.