Right after college I decided to fly my own wings, look for a job in a nearby province where I worked as a guidance counselor in a university. I can still remember the pain in my dad's face as tell him that I am leaving home to work somewhere else.
How time flies that was 23 years ago and here I am now with my 16 years old son going to college. I have no choice but to let him live in the city where most good schools are.
I suddenly remember the day I was telling my Dad that I am gonna leave home and work in another place.
Dad has left us three years ago to join His creator. So he could not tease me now with my dilemma .
I miss having my son every day at home. Now he goes home during weekends .
Suddenly time is of the essence , pretty soon my twin daughters will also go to college and I am literally home alone. I decided two years ago to leave the corporate world to be a full time mom.
These past two years is quite a learning experience for me. It is just now that I am getting to know my children. Sometimes you wonder and perhaps my co-workers too, why leave a high paying job with all its frills and job titles.
Well, I have no regrets because these past two years I have gotten to know my kids. Now I am there when I am needed... fetch them from school...go to the bookstore to buy their projects...just simply malling and bonding as a family.
It was worth the sacrifice. Dad would usually remind me then that I have no time for my children. It's all work for me. When I have to bring my youngest daughter to the doctor, I have to call him to bring her to the hospital or sometimes just be at my home to take care of my kids.
I was so consume by my work then.
When he died, I suddenly realize how short life is and that I have to hear his advise to have time for my family. So a year after he left us, I decided to resign from work and focus on my family.
I miss you Dad.
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