January 07, 2007

Life is Borrowed

By: Anna Maris Igpit

Our time here on earth is indeed just borrowed. We are always told that death is the real beginning of life. It's so sad how my year started with the deaths of loved ones. Just last dec 30, 2006, my lolo (mom' dad) died because of leukemia. I have seen him suffer from this deadly sickness. He was always admitted to the hospital. I remember him requesting to see one time wearing my crown and sash. So I really flew from manila just to make him happy. It was a nice feeling how it made him smile and it made me feel how proud he really is of me. The last time I saw him was right

after Christmas day. I visited him in his room where he was so weak already. I just said "hi" and he gently opened his eyes and smiled back at me and slept agen. Now im in bohol, he was just buried hours ago. It was tough for the family. But were happy that at last he could rest now. We don't want see him suffer anymore. I know he is now in good hands.

Last January 2, I received a call from my mom telling me that my other lolo (dad's dad) died too. It was due to lung ailment. I couldn't believe the news. How could my two grandfathers die in just a few days in between?.. Before I visited my other lolo after Christmas day, I also visited this lolo of mine. He was also in his room and he was also very weak. But unlike my other lolo, he talked to me as if he's well. We even laughed together. In superstitious beliefs, it's bad to transfer from one wake to another. So it was only my dad who attended the wake and burial. It wasn't easy since we all want to attend and visit him for the last time. But i know my lolo understands.

Same day, I received a text message about the death of a good friend, kuya Doy Aradazza. Kuya Doy is a famous choreographer and director of beauty pageants. He directed most of the beauty pageants I joined in like miss mandaue and miss bohol sandugo. It was very shocking for me becoz he is such an active man. I never thought he will die this early. He died in his sleep. They said it's cardiac arrest. Kuya Doy never fails to call me regularly to check how im doin' with my life. That's why I felt really saddened by the news. I know he affected a lot of lives most especially his friends in the industry, to the three people who are dear to me, I know you are all happy now in the Creator's hands. We will all miss you. Thank you for everyhting, you will always be in my heart. May you all rest in peace.


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