forever in our hearts

June 21, 2008 my mom went to her parents' house for a visit because she just got home from Saudi. Nanay (my grandma) told my mom that Tatay (my grandpa) is not feeling well and is having a difficulty in breathing. So my dad and my mom rushed Tatay to the hospital for a check-up. It was olny then that they found out that my grandpa has a serious disease. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and leukemia.

When my mom called me to inform that Tatay is in the hospital and was diagnosed with leukemia, I couldn't believe it. So I cried and prayed that he will soon get well. The next day, June 22 ( Sunday), my parents were supposed to come to Manila for a weekly bonding. I asked my mom where they were and she immediately called me to break the bad news. My grandfather died at 4 in the morning. His leukemia was acute and was really fatal. I could hardly believe what she said. I wished I was just dreaming. I hoped I didn't hear her right. But it was so clear, true and real. My grandfather who took care of me for 5 years when my parents went to abroad was now gone.

I cried my heart out. It was so painful. I really love my grandfather so much! He never scolded me or any of my cousins. He doesn't complain about what he is feeling biologically and prefers to be quiet about it. All I could remember were the blissful and fun moments me and my cousins had with him.

I believe that God has a better plan for us than we have for ourselves. Maybe, He took my grandfather because He doesn't want Tatay to suffer more. He chose not to prolong my grandpa's pain. People come and people go. It is sad but true cliche. We just have to accept the fact that in our biological life, nothing lasts forever.

I will never ever forget my grandfather and all the good things he had done for us. We will miss surely him. Even though he is not physically present, his memoirs will always be kept alive in our hearts and minds... forever.