It's inevitable Mama... the kids are growing

Dear Mama,

It's really inevitable, and I don't kno if I will be ready Mama. The kids are growing up fast.

Yesterday, Edgar went home late. When I asked him, he said they worked late in school. But since I sensed he's not telling the truth, I asked him again... he said, he accompanied a classmate home. I supposed it's a girl.

Today, Ralph didn't go home for lunch. He just text me and said they are going to his classmate's house. Not to ask my permission Mama, but just to inform me. He knew I would be waiting for him for lunch.

And Angel have been getting lots of calls at nights... mostly from her girl classmates, but there were also boys. I know, they are harmless and all... but they're still boys Mama!

They are growing up fast Mama... making decisions on their own... the boys already looking at their girl classmates.

I know it's normal Mama... but if you were only here, this could be easier to face. I wish you were Mama.

Take care of yourself now Mama. I really miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

Tatay is in the hospital

Dear Mama,

Yesterday, Tatay was admitted in the hospital. Ate Det rushed him there because they noticed him pale and having a hard time breathing. He was later diagnosed for pneumonia and other complications, he has a high BP too Mama.

The kids and I were at the movies yesterday when Ate Det texted me Mama, I thought we can finally celebrate a very belated father's day. These past two weekends, all the kids got sick. This time since I didn't get sick, I thought we can celebrate. But I was wrong Mama. Looks like celebration of any sorts is forbidden for me.

Sorry Mama, I'm ranting again. I just don't know what say. I really thought that everything will be fine for us finally.

I'll stop now Mama, please help me pray for Tatay to recover without any further complications.

Take care of yourself Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

Hope everything goes well

Dear Mama,

The kids are all fine now, nobody is sick anymore. I didn't get sick either, although I always feel sleepy most of the time. If it weren't for the kids' sickness, the last week would have been great for us Mama.

Anyway, it was over and I'm glad we survived it. Hopefully, things will be better from now on.

My blogging income is now becoming regular Mama, I also received money from GSIS. Now I can pay for the children's tuition fee. I was also able to pay some debt, at least now, I can start again with a clean slate. I hope this is the start of good things for us Mama.

Wish you were here. I want to share something with you. But I'll just tell when it finally materializes.

Take care of yourself Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

Is it my turn now?

Dear Mama,

Hi! Finally, Ralph is fine now. I almost want to ask, "Is it my turn now?" Sorry Mama, I didn't mean it to sound to sarcastic, it's just that I haven't done anything right lately. Edgar, Angel, and then Ralph. I always have to go through these kind of things.

Of course, things would be easier if you were here with us Mama. The kids would get better faster because you knew how to take care of them. I am still bungling, trying to do what I thought you would have done. But there's no substituting a genuine touch and care from you Mama.

That would be all for now Mama, lest I write something sad again. Take care of yourself.

I miss you Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

It happened...

Dear Mama,

I was really hoping it won't happen, but it did Mama. It was late, but still, it did. Ralph came home from school last night not feeling well. He said he was worse while in school, he went to the clinic and they gave him paracetamol.

After eating dinner, he went to sleep. At around 1AM, I woke up to his voice calling. He was asking for medicine, he said his head aches and he was cold. I placed my hand on his forehead and he was very hot Mama. He was almost crying in pain. We know how low Ralph's tolerance to pain is.

Why do this thing happen Mama? I thought what happened last year won't be repeated. But it did. They all got sick again. Ralph is now bed, trying to sleep.

I can only do so much Mama. How can I make him well?

I can only wish you were here Mama... if only for the children