Today is my Lola Gloria's second death anniversary. The photo above was one of the last photos I've had with my Lola when we came home to Davao for Christmas, year 2007.
It was unfortunate that she had to pass right before my brother's 14th birthday. Everything that year (2008) had been a blur after her death. I grew up with my Lola living with us; all seventeen years of my life. It was hard enough to leave and let go when my family had to move to Manila (for everyone's convenience.) How difficult it was to have to go through not saying a proper goodbye to Lola before she passed was beyond words. A lot of things changed after that; things about me, about the family, and even my perspective. I can't say it was for the better or worse, just that her death entailed a lot of changes.
It has been two years now. I am astounded at how it seems like ages ago when the feelings inside my chest make it seem so recent. I know that my Lola is in a wonderful, happy, and peaceful place now. She had a life well lived, surrounded by love from her ever so loving husband, Lolo Pons; from her children, all eight of them; from her grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
An entry to pay tribute to her may never be enough for her loving kindness and light disposition in every aspect of life.
I miss you so much, Lola! Please continue to be with us and guide us always just like the way you did before. I love you!
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