Thursday, February 22, 2024
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I don't know where to start. Tita Lily means so much to me. I remember when I was still in the Philippines, she would always be there for me. I would always go to her house and the first thing I would open was the refrigerator. I wasn't there to look for food but just to feel the cold air. She would always allow me to do that but if anyone else would do it, she'd be mad because it's wasting electricity. Every time I'd go to her house, she'll always offer me food. She's always making sure that I'm ok. She lives right across from my uncle's house, so I'll be at her house every day. I remember one time when she overheard someone arguing with outside the street, she'd come out of the house and get mad at the person who's arguing with me. She's, my protector. I can still her calling me right now, Ces. I can hear her laugh right now as I'm typing this. I miss you so much Tita Lily. She would always have something for me when she comes back from a travel. She would always give me money. That's one thing about Tita Lily, she's always giving something. I still remember when she first visited the United States and I was so happy to see her because I haven't seen her since I left the Philippines, 1980. She would always pray for me because of my heart condition and when I was finally operated, she'd cry and always thank God for healing me. She loves to dance, and I call still her dancing and smiling. She's full of life. I remember her always telling me that I should find someone that I will marry and have a family. I kept telling her, "Tita, if she's out there, we'll find each other." I can still remember her reaction when she first went to Disney World. Her smile with tears because she would think of her children in the Philippines and how she'd wish they can be there. I remember when Tita Lily was so happy that I finally found Joean and we got married. She hugged me so hard and cried and prayed over me. She's a very religious person. I can still remember her tears when she first held John, our first born. And I can't forget her happiness when she first held Rafael, our second born. Every time she would see both John and Rafeal, she would always give them something. She would come to Orlando, and she always have something to give us; snacks, apples, food and many other things. I remember talking to her and she would always tell me to never forget what I went through and all the good things my family has done for me. I can still feel her touching my face and always thanking God how I've grown up. I can still hear her saying for me to always take care of myself and always be careful. She always cared for me. She loved Joean, John and Rafael. She enjoyed talking to Joean about health reasons or any other reasons. She is full of spirit. Tita Lily, please continue to dance in Heaven. I can't fit in all that I want to say about Tita Lily. I love her so much. I miss you, Tita Lily. Please continue to watch over me like you've always had. If you all can see Tita Lily in my eyes, you'd all be amazing how wonderful she is. I love Tita Lily. We love you. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything. I love you.
