This is a place for my egocentrism. Dramas can be seen, but I never thought I would be posting a eulogy kind. I don't expect anyone to read this. A special person deserves a space on my blogspot.
An uncle of mine died on November 6, 2014 at the age of 64 due to cardiac arrest. We called him "Bapang Ding". He was the husband of my mom's sister, Nanang Ising (Auntie Ising), the eldest among the siblings. When our grandparents had to spread their wings above, Bapang Ding and Nanang Ising assumed the duties.
Bapang Ding was a caring husband and a good provider. During a family get-together, the elders looked back to the time when Bapang Ding was in 20's and could trek back and forth between Pampanga and Manila with a bicycle for work every day. Just to earn a living! Don't worry! I had the same thought as yours. But according to them, it's true. Well, I could still remember him and my cousin who went to Manila using a motor bicycle one time. Unfortunately, that was the reason a tremendous arthritis afflicted him.
Lately, we've been calling our relatives back in the Philippines a lot to be updated. My cousin said there are many people who offer condolences and sympathy. It goes to show that my uncle did touch many lives.
His loss left us feeling sick at heart. Seeing the bright side in this is our last option. Our family needs to have in mind that Bapang Ding is now happier with his creator up above. Our solitary worry now is my aunt. You know, this couple was really in love with each other. No one could separate them. When all their children got married, they were always next to each other. They had been going to the market and church together. They had been doing the laundry and been cooking together. So when he breathed his last, the words she voiced were "Paano na kaya ako nito?” It made my heart melt.
"Bapang Ding, thank you for all the memories. Thank you for having taken care of us. We will miss your funny dance moves, your jokes, and everything about you. Do not worry for we will take care of Nanang Ising and love her even more. We will see you soon. We love you."
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