My lola passed away last May 12, 2009. Before tragedy befell on us on May 7, 2009 , she was stronger than any of us in our home.. i'm certain she can even beat my 135-lb brother in a marathon.. I'll never regret the 20 wonderful years I spent with her.. I'll never forget the way she laughs or how she passionately shares episodes from teleseryes or game shows that i missed.. ( It would bring me unfathomable pain to write this in past tense so just let this be) When i get home late, she'd wait for me while playing gameboy as she sits in her rocking chair.. When i leave in the morning, she'd carry my books or bags.. and accompany me to the car.. It's the simple things that make her the most pleasant and selfless person I know.. not just to me but to everyone else she knows.. Her prayers mostly consisted of wishes for all others' sake and not her own.. She spent most of her life taking care of everyone without ever asking anything in return.. I regret not showing how much grateful I am for her.. I imagined spending more time with her after I graduate and take the boards..now I'll never have the chance to do that.. Losing her is the most painful thing I've felt.. it's like i lost a parent and a friend.. But i know i'll get by everyday knowing that God is taking care of her now..
We love you so much and we miss you.. 
Happy 80th Birthday Auntie!
