when i was little, my mother left me in her care until i grew up. i was with her until the time i had my own family. i remember the times when she was still younger, she won't get tired of making sure I am able to eat 3 times a day, take my vitamins and be happy with my childhood despite the fact that I was born out of wed luck. everytime i get sick, she would always buy medicine for me, even if it means giving way for her own needs. everytime i wanted something, she would always find ways to give it to me, even if it means borrowing money from other people. i was favored. i was loved. i was always put on a pedestal by my grandparents who looked after me ever since.
when my grandfather died, i was already working. but i felt that what i had given him was not enough to at least pay off his sacrifices for me. i remember him telling me how she convinced my Mom not to abort me..."i told her (my mom) not to abort you. i told her we will take care of you no matter what as long as she will let you live" i was teary eyed when i first heard that story. My Mom was 20 years old then and liberated.
i was with my grandparents' care until i had my own family.
even up to now, my grandmother won't fail to surprise me. at one point, i was just surprise to find out that my baby was already eating a whole bunch of banana from her, even if means not getting profit from it. she gives it for free. at one point, she will sneak 200 pesos in my pocket when i was sleeping despite the fact that i have a stable job and well compensated. i just woke up with the money in my pocket and later finding out from my sisters that it was her who did it while i was sleeping in the couch. (i sometimes sleep in my Mom's house). these little things surprises me. these little things touches my heart and how thankful i am to have grandparents like them.
i know that i have become who I am because of their unconditional love and support.
Love You Mama and Papa.
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