My Parents
Mom and Dad have been married for almost 31 years now and still going strong. They’re not a perfect couple but their differences have worked to their advantage because it complemented their personalities.
My mother is emotional while my father has a laid-back attitude. When there are issues that need to be addressed, my mom wants to talk it out while my dad avoids confrontations. They both love to eat fish and vegetables as both of them have a history of high blood pressure and they also go on a diet because they know they have to watch they eat for they are not getting any younger.
My parents also have different ideas for bringing us up. My dad preferred to spare the rod whenever possible but my mom took all means to instill discipline in us. They may have contrasting ways in this situation but we all know that they just wanted what’s best for us.
Now, my mother is not the agile, young woman that she once was. It was replaced by a woman who’s now feeling the aches and pains all over her body but nevertheless, she still has the old spirit. She’s still the same person who sacrificed a lot just to deliver us into this world.
As for my father, he may be a bit old, but he’s still strong and still provides for the family. He said he’ll just feel older and sluggish if he is left at home with nothing to do.
I love my parents and even if ours was not a smooth-sailing relationship, I wouldn’t trade anything for it in this world.
goodbyes are not forever…
how do you say goodbye to someone close to you, someone you have learned to love as days passed by. it’s hard. i know. but there are things in life and the hereafter that we have to accept. all of us are going in the same direction. some just went ahead a little bit. maybe a few years… a few months… but we too, will go there.
i am writing this article, a couple of hours after i received the sad news. that my sister-in-law’s dad had passed away. i’ve seen their struggles. i’ve seen the love that they had for one another. so unconditional. so pure. it’s about forgiving and accepting one’s limitations. of infinite understanding and patience. of giving each other strength when they themselves are running out of it. yet they still fight the great fight of faith.
we have known each other for about a couple of years. but they always felt like family. and they indeed became our extended one.
tito winnie, this one is for you. i know you’re happy wherever you are now. thank you for accepting Jesus. thank you for making peace with your family, yourself and with God. your time may have passed here on earth but it will leave a legacy… in the hearts of those you have touched. you are a child of God. a child of the Father. and in His house you have a home. a room in His kingdom. i pray you see it.
Caring for Old Parents
My parents are now in their 50s and even if they are still healthy and strong, we have discussed who will care for them when they get older. Right now, they are living in the house that they have built through the years of hard work. I am proud that we were able to build our own house even if they were just regular employees in a private company. My brothers are with them so they have company at home.
My mother wants to stay in her native province when she gets old so that she can be close to her family. My father, on the other hand, wants to stay in his own province too, because he hasn’t gone home their in decades. It seems they want different things but I think my father will eventually go where mom decides to go as long as he is able to visit his native land too.
If this happens, we will have our parents come and visit us so that we can take care of them. We have agreed that we will share in the caring of them. We definitely don’t want them to end up in nursing homes because I believe that’s the only way that I can give back all the sacrifices that they have done for my brothers and I.
From Boomer Fashion
One thing I learned from my mom, do not throw away quality fashion pieces. Those leather boots, and Banana Republic trench coats can be out today, but will be in tomorrow. These are some items from the boomer fashion that I got from my mom’s and grandma’s closet, those that I’m still wearing from time to time.
* Peasant Blouses - these are really nice, and comfortable. I especially like my mom’s white puffed sleeve, empire cut peasant blouse. It just makes me look slim. Perfect for jeans and slacks.
* Pointed shoes - i love those pointed slip-ons. They go with almost every outfit.
* Clam diggers - i use them once in awhile, when I go to the grocery.
* Skorts - these are great for playtime with my children. It’s really hot inside the house, so I would use shorts. But whenever I feel a little girly, I would put on a pair of skorts.
* Huge eyeglasses - I really like those huge eyeglasses my mom had because they’re unique. Besides, I think vintage has always been in.
* Wide belts - I love wearing these with tunic tops and printed dresses. They go well with same-colored headbands. I think I look cute. I look like I came from an old advertisement.
Being a Kid
Rain started to pour and children from aged 2 to 10 are enjoying the “rain bath.” Once in a while screaming…. running here and there, enjoying their sweet laughter.
They have no cares in the world for now - all they have are happy thoughts of playing.I was wondering how nice to be a kid again…no worries, no everyday stress of life - no problem at all. Nice toys and good food are suffice to make a kid happy.
I wish I enjoyed being one.
For My Father
Today as we celebrate Father’s Day, I look back on the things that my father has done for me and our family. We belong to a middle-class family. We seldom buy all the things that we want but definitely we have the necessities.
Being the only daughter, my brothers though that our dad gave in more to my wishes. This might be true but I envy them because Dad was stricter with me. He didn’t allow me to have a boyfriend while I was still studying but I had one anyway. It was a source of constant arguments and he would reprimand me every now and then. At that time, I didn’t understand his point and I just thought he didn’t want me to be happy.
When we were not arguing, we were happy just talking and sharing stories. Our dinners were filled with laughter as I throw jokes at them. All these seemed too long ago. Almost two years ago, I got married and raised my own family. Now, we still catch up from time to time. I make it a point to visit them every week together with my son and husband.
My father is now 56 years old, a baby boomer. I’m happy that at his age he is healthy and still working. For this Father’s Day, I’d like to thank my Dad who selflessly provided for our family and for sharing his wisdom for us to learn from. We love you, Dad!
No Matter How
There are lots of choices on how the couple would want their wedding…some would want to have a beach , hawaiian, western wedding themes and other more. A wedding dream perhaps.
But a friend of mine tied the knot without much ado, no wedding preparation, no ceremony, just a signing of a wedding contract. That was four (4) years ago, and the couple is still happily living together.
I could clearly recall the look on her husband’s face, when my friend told her foreign husband that, they are officially married, all the guy could ask “That’s It??
A blissful marriage is not gauge by a lavish wedding, nor a diamond wedding ring, it will always be the intensity of love between two people.
Somebody help these Corpses
Panaji, Goa, India May 2008,
Since the Goa Medical College was facing problems regarding the mortuary, a mortuary supporting 18 Bodies was added to a hospital in Margao which is goa’s buisness hub. Recently there have been reports that there is still no sufficient place to keep corpses. A few days back the same problem was face regarding two unclaimed bodies. The Police were told to take them to GMC at bambolim after the post mortem due to space problems they were sent back to Margao. Once they were unloaded from the Open rickshaws which was hired they were kept outside the Mortuary where they were exposed to All natural Calamities for nearly 24 Hours.
“God Help the Government to Cover Up Some Problems”