“My father died many years ago,
and yet when something special happens to me,
I talk to him secretly not really knowing whether he hears,
but it makes me feel better to half believe it.”-Natasha Josefowitz
- As I was searching for a quote for Weekend’s Reflection,this one got stuck into me.My dad passed away,not many years ago though,but just last year,in fact we just commemorate his first death anniversary last saturday (June 7),and yes, it happened a week before Father’s Day,and also one day shy to my husband’s birthday as well.And just like Natasha Josefowitz (whoever she was) I do sometimes found myself talking to my dad unconciously or sometimes,I have this what-would-daddy-do kind of thinking if I’m in a certain situation and I have no freaking idea what to do,and sad to say,it happen a lot of times.
Anyway,my dad died four months after we arrived in the Philippines. It was my first vacation after staying overseas for six years and also the first time for him and the boys to see each other. I’m glad that at least he waited for us,I mean,he was already in bed when we got there and for six years ,if my memory serves me right, we only talked on the phone 3 times and the conversation usually last for 3 minutes or so and most of the time he just asked how’s the boys. Now I wish we talk more.
I can’t say that my dad deserved a Father Of The Year award,neither to be the Best Father,but I know he tried to be one. He’s the only person that inspired me to study hard,to excell in school because he always emphasized that above all else,the only key to success is a good education and a good reputation that comes with it.He despised an illiterate person,I don’t know the reason why and I dared not to asked.My dad was not a college graduate.He support us by working as an electrician,a trade he learned from a vocational school and also any other job that comes in between.
I know my dad was proud of what I become,althought he never said so,but I just know.Now as we celebrate Father’s Day,I hope other people will not wait until their dad can’t hear them talk no more.I was browsing my mementos box yesterday and I found this old Father’s Day card dated June 2004,it was already sealed with stamp and it was addresssed to my dad but for a reason I don’t remember,I didn’t send it.So I guess,I’ll just keep it.
Quote for next Sunday:
Married couples who love each other tell each other a thousand things without talking.-Chinese Proverb
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Proud Filipina expat in Canada. This blog is about my journey in life, together with my husband and my two kids who happens to be the love of my life as we travel the road,one step at a time.
