Student: Are you making a message for your mum?
Me: Sorry, but I don't have a mum anymore.
Student: Is she dead?
Me: Yes, she passed away two years ago because she was sick.
Student: You did not take care of her?
Silence from me.
At the end of the day when I am to go to bed, the thought of not taking care of my mum when she was alive kept running through my head. I did take care of her during her last Christmas back home. It was her birthday when she had a stroke. As it was vacation time for me, I was with her in the hospital the entire time.
Though it wasn't a vacation I was aiming for, my stay in the hospital became a bonding time for me and my mum. We were sharing jokes or should I say "I" was being comedic.
Though I know I wasn't there during her demise, I knew that I had done a small part, though not as big as others, in taking care of my mum physically. God knows how much I helped them out in other ways.
Me: I did take care of my mum but I guess it wasn't enough.
Student: You can still write her a message.
Me: What should I write?
Student: Tell her you love her.
I gave the child a smile with a big appreciation for his empathy and wisdom.
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| My mum and I |
This post reminds me of my Inang. I never left her til her last breath...
ReplyDeleteAnd it is very nice to remember the loved ones especially our mums. Thank you for your visit Ambot, much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead!
How inspiring! this makes me feel so inspired to let people know how important they are to me. Even though na try ko na gawin pero kebs lang ang tao. hehe wala na akong magagawa Sir.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, you are so cute!!! and your mom is so pretty! I'm sure that even though she's not with you anymore, she is very proud of the person you are now Sir! :)
love lots,
Tin
mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com
Hi Cristine, thank you for the compliments! It took one little child, a four year old actually, to remind me of the best person ever in my life. It is unfortunate that I wasn't with her and that this post serves as a reminder to love the people around us.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few important people in our lives and it takes a lot of effort to show them how important they are to us but we will still do it. At least, we did our part. Thank you so much Cristine.
Nakakaiyak.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, nakakatuwa yung bata na yan sir Jo.
Na-feel ko na rin yan, yung moment na may naitanong sa iyo, tapus bigla ka na lang natigilan.
Now I wondering Cher Jep kung ano yung tinanong sa iyo at matigilan ka.
ReplyDeleteCher, may pera ka ba? Pahiram naman.
O di kaya...
Cher, bakit pogi mo?
You are making me sad and now crying... You know how I crumble to this topic.
ReplyDeleteDon't be too harsh to yourself when it comes to your mom... All of us wants to give our bests to our Moms it's just that sometimes circumstances prevents us from doing what we need to do. I'm sure your Mom knew that...
by the way, I'm delighted to see that you're back here because the last time I visited here you're account was in private and it says "only allowed to selected something" - that makes me sad also. I though you ditch me na hu hu hu
I do know since I remember your comments two years ago in one of my posts. The child reminded me of how great mothers are so it is just fitting to post something that will remind others of their living mums.
ReplyDeleteI closed my blog for personal reasons but I am opening it again because I found out that there are a few who actually learn from my realizations and get something from them.
Thank you for coming back.
this kid was raised by his parents so well...
ReplyDeletethis really reminds me of my lola.. I was a lola's boy kasi but the time na my lola is suffering from her illness.. i was not there to comfort her.. i tried calling her through phone though ... I was staying with my tita because that's the nearest place to my workplace...
it's just one day... parang biglang may nagtulak sa isip ko na umuwi sa amin... dun ko lang nakita yung kalagayan ng lola.. na-stroke din sya and can barely move her body... she got completely blind too....
nung nabnaggit ko na nandun na.. i gave her warmest hug I could offer.... i cried and I saw tears running from her eyes too... sobrang nakaklungkot that i wasted a lot of time na sana inoffer ko kay lola...
two days after ko sya bisitahin.. she was rushed sa ospital and she passed away :(
It's my pleasure to be here :)
ReplyDeleteI am a lola's boy as well. I was not there when she succumbed to illness but I know that she understands my situation. Kudos to our lolas and lolos who had been with us through time and had seen how we grew bigger and wiser. In this regard, please take care of your mum, and your dad, so that the ring of karma goes around, doing good to attain good.
ReplyDeleteThe pleasure is mine, Ms. Balut.
ReplyDeleteThe important thing is that you were there with her and gave her some of the happiest moments of her life. It is truly tragic to die and live the last days of your life with the worst people on earth. You gave her a very special parting gift that is quite a luxury for many others who are about to cross to the other side.
ReplyDeleteMr. T is right. There is still a long story even before her death and my father's death as well but I might write them when the right time comes. For now, I am thankful that someone reminded me of how great our mothers' love to us all. Reflections and awakenings come in many forms, this time, it was a child.
ReplyDeleteI see my mom every Sundays only these days as we live in the same house. But I never forget to kiss her, hug her and just hug her again and again. I would randomly send her sms when I remember her. Ive been thinking of my lola lately. i know she misses me. Hehe. If the HK trips dont get approved, Id probably just go and visit her for Christmas. But Ill give her a quick visit next month as well :)
ReplyDeleteYou did what you could. People may say otherwise, what matters most is what your mom would have said. You helped in so many ways and you were there when she needed you to be there.
Love your mum and appreciate her smiles and hugs. One day, you will be filled with precious memories because you lived a life of closeness and love. Have a safe journey in HK Cher Kat!
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