A Sad Day
January 21, 2022
I was supposed to write a different article today when I heard the news that my auntie died. She was the wife of my uncle who we visited last December. It was a really sad news.
Last time we saw her, she was still healthy and jolly as her usual self, regardless of her sleepless nights taking care of my uncle who just got out of the hospital. She even told me that she was on a diet and I should too. Haha! Until one day, we received a news that she was sent to the hospital. I don't know the reason but she was released after hours of checking. From that day onwards, she always lie down on bed.
She was one of my mom's siblings. After hearing the news, my mom immediately called her other siblings to informed them about the situation. I almost cried when I heard them crying. I witnessed how close their bond was. Since they were living far away from each other, the only time they get a chance to be together is during the Fiesta in their hometown; in Batangas. Due to Covid, it has been 2 years since my aunts in Batangas last saw her. My deceased aunt was the kind of person who are always present on that gathering. Most of the time, she will arrive earlier than the rest of the family. She was the life of the party.
I can clearly remember when I brought my friends at our province, she was one who took care of us. In the morning of the Fiesta, we were woke up by a loud shout. It was my mom so I hurriedly go to where it was coming. I thought it was something serious but it was just a frog. My mom was afraid of frogs. My aunt on the other hand, bravely went inside the bathroom to catch it.
After catching the frog, she went outside to tease my mom while singing the Bonakid commercial song, "Pag 3 pataas, mag-Bonakid 3 plus". That's her trademark on my friends. She was also one of those aunt to you want to go to during Christmas as she will give gifts, mostly cash. When we had our reunion way back 2019 (thank God we had that chance), she was one who always participated on games, not because she needs the prize but because she just don't want my cousins to be shy.
Going back to the present. My mom is still talking to her siblings. She told me that at least she had a chance to spoke to my deceased aunt before her passing. If she don't, she will be forever haunted by regret since she was the closest siblings living near her. She also told me how my aunt was during her visit. My aunt also wanted to bought chicken for my mom to take home, but my mom refused. I was really on the verge of crying while she is telling the story but I need to be strong for my mom. The saddest part is that my aunt passed far from her children.
I can still see my mom reading the chat over and over again about my aunt. I know my mom is also putting up a strong image in front of us but is really hurting. She don't want to bother my aunt's children to get an update. Since she knew that they were still mourning.
Let's treasure the people we love as we don't know when will be the last. I do understand why my father hates surprises. We never know what our future holds, so let us live as if it is our last. Forget about your pride and hug your loved ones.
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Condolences sis. I feel you and your mom. I lost a close friend last week and it's still not sinking in. Hugs!