That's my Father's Day scrapbook for my Tatay.And as far as I can remember, this is the first time that I actually meant it when I greeted him (I sent him a text message) on Father's day.
It's just sad that it took me to go the distance (literally, here in Cebu) for me to feel that we're a family. We didn't really have a good relationship, my father and I. Why? That's a part of my life I don't want to reminisce.
He's changed a lot, I tell you. He was kinda mean to me when I was younger but I guess he realized his mistakes (after everything that has happened) and he gradually changed for the better (I hope).
When I went here to Cebu last year, it was actually the first time that we said (texted) to each other "I love you" (okay, I'm almost teary-eyed na). And shockingly, I missed my tatay.
He loves tinkering things. Kaya when there's something that needs repair at home, he's off to the rescue! NO matter what that is... water pipes, washing machine, electric fan, cabinet, oven, ref, dog cage, etc. He's a househusband (like housewife, gets?) so he's got lots of time for his "projects". He tries to be the jack-of-all-trades at home. And that's what I miss most about him.
He's also into fishing. Yes, fishing... at the fish farms near our home. That's part of his daily routine and workout, I guess. He'd go home with a bunch of tilapia and bangus for lunch. Aliw, noh?
Just like other parents, he's not perfect. Hell, no. But, being away from him, nanay and my bro, I realized that his flaws are actually some part of him that I miss.
All I can say now is that everything that happened in the past has been forgiven. I still can't forget but at least this time, when I remember those times, I feel glad that he's gone a long way from being the mean father to me to someone who has tried so hard to make things better.
I hope his relationship with Nanay is better now. I deeply miss them and it hurts me whenever I miss them.
I love you, Nanay, Kenneth and Tatay!
Miss na miss ko na po kayo!
I asked my bro, Kenneth, to show this scrap page to tatay. He had this crazy idea of making it a video instead with matching background music. He played it in front of nanay and tatay, and he posted a video of the whole thing at Youtube.
Hahahaha. Made me miss them more! Tatay asked my bro to upload that scrap page to his cellphone. Awww. Ang cheesy amp!
But, bro, you rock! Hahahaha! I love yah!
Grabeh. I'm still not done crying. After the video, tatay went in my bro's room (technically, me and mai's room hehe) and showed him these:
Those are actually Father's day greeting cards that me and my brother gave him years ago. He kept it all this time. Awwwwwwwwwwww.
Made me cry talaga. My bro even joked, "'Kala mo ikaw lang ang touching ngayon ha. Di magpapatalo si Tatay." (In short, Tatay beat me for being the most touching today.)
Check out his blog - BoNaKid. He posted a blog about everything that happened today. Hehehe.
And we just found out that the celebration of Father's day this 2009 is on June 21st. What the hell?! Anyway, this serves as an advanced celebration, then. Hihihihi.
I'm touched talaga. Hayyy... I miss my family back in Malabon. Goshness.
Hi Mhel! how r yah? hope all is well.. Congratulations on your cafe opening, hang in there, it'll pay off sometime soon =D btw, luv those cards u and ur bro had made for ur Tay, precious! stay safe and enjoy the rest of ur day..
ReplyDeleteAw. Thanks Le'Shaz! Yeah, our fingers are crossed. And we're very patient... hehehe.
ReplyDeleteBack then, those cards were pretty nice. I was still in high school or grade school, I guess. Now, 'coz of technology, even a pre-schooler can do a better job than we did. Heheheh. It's the thought that counts, anyway, right?
Thanks for dropping by! :)