Writing of Pain

Parenting is one responsibility that college education did not prepare us to handle or even any other experience. It just comes, the daily challenges of parenthood.

Now the storm has somehow calmed down but there were moments of pain and feelings of desperation and hopelessness. But with prayer and God's help, I was able to overcome those stormy nights.

Someday I want to develop a training program for parents to assist them in their parenting skills and be the best parent that they can be less the stress and pain.

God does not want to spare us from the pain so you truly appreciate the joy when you achieve your goals.

Once in while there are still bumps along the way but the bonding that has developed during those stormy nights has given us strength to pass all the challenges of daily life as  a parent.

Reflect on life ? How has it been ? challenges...accomplishments...trials...triumphs,love, joy, pain, success...

How will you describe a life well lived ? Everything happens for a reason.  Lessons learned from every challenges that we face. My parents has instilled  within me proper values on family, hard work and love of God.

My Dad left us 8 years ago to join his Creator , a bullet ended his life. Till now we don't the reason why he was killed.

Dad loved us so much. He labored hard to give us a good future. I think he did not even finish his high school education because he got married at 18 yrs old. But despite his humble beginnings, we finish our college education. We are seven, well, one brother decided not to pursue college but now has his own business.

Sometimes you wish he is still around especially during Christmas time where we have family reunions.He feel so accomplished seeing all  his children and grandchildren together even for a day.

We really miss him during such events knowing all the hard work he had just so we can have a better future than what life has offered him.

I know Dad you are so proud of us. You inspired us to do our best so we can be the best we can be.

We miss you as you always empower us with your presence. I know you are still around to guide us and protect us.

Sometimes when I stroll at the mall, I remember how you love to go to malls to while away your time but that time I was a busy corporate executive and you said I don't have time for my children. So we did not have a bonding time.

Dad, probably you can see now in heaven how malls has mushroom in the city and the provinces.

When there are special events in the news..hostage taking, celebrities funeral wake, I suddenly remember you because I know you will go where the action is. Remember how you took the effort and fall in line in Rico Yan's funeral wake at La Salle Greenhills.

You were always in a hurry then...now I know why...your life was short... we joke that maybe you have a meeting to attend.

Your life was short but it was well lived for in our hearts you will always be there.

It's Father's Day and today I want to honor all the fathers out there who gave the same sacrifice you had for us  .

Dad, Happy Father's Day. till we meet again. We Love You.