"You can’t imagine your life with kids, until you have them, then you can’t imagine your life without them." ~Author Unknown It's been a week since two of our three sons flew to Manila to attend their classes. Even with the (remaining) 9 year old son at home, doing his usual stuff alternately watching tv, tinkering with his Legos, cutting/ folding/ creating things with paper and playing with the iPad, and making a ruckus all by his lonesome, the house is, weirdly, quiet. I often find myself introspecting... about the nest almost empty now and other similar thoughts. And I struggle to stop myself from wallowing in a mixed bag of emotions. It's not a bad thing, except, I could waste hours doing that. I thought I was totally in control and could dismiss the situation as another milestone, like seeing your child lose his first baby tooth. Nothing a warm hug or an ice cream could not fix. On the contrary, that hug at this time just exacerbates the yearning. It
Yes, I know we were never close since I was only a guest to you. In my few visits to Cebu, you welcome me though with your loudest bark, close to a shrill because of its pitch. I guess, a lot of people are grieving now for your passing away. I'm sure Papa is the saddest of all. Thank you for the short time you spent with the family. Please shrill from the dog cemetery and say hi to our Ranger, Spinks, Macho, Princess, Wendy, and of course Noodles too.
ReplyDelete:( also to luigi and dushca (sp).
DeleteOh, I'm so sorry. He's so cute pa naman!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to read about your sweet dog... So, so adorable. RIP Bo! :-(
ReplyDeleteAwww... this is what keeps me from getting another dog, I couldn't bear the sadness when they leave you. :( Sorry to hear that sis.
ReplyDeletetrue :(
DeleteHope you got my last comment. Sending prayers and love to you over the loss of your beautiful dog.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I only closed comments on the most recent two posts to stop more spam. Others are open. TY!
Eliz
thanks! will go back to your site. :D
Delete