A stupid idea

 Dear Mama,

    Ralph has left for work. He should be reaching the terminal any minute now, Mama. Edgar is washing the dishes, and Angel is still asleep. She did not join us for dinner earlier. She'll just have her dinner when she wakes up later, Mama.

    Yesterday, we went out for dinner and coffee just here in Marisol, Mama. We were supposed to leave at around 6 p.m., but it started raining. We were able to leave at around 7:30 p.m. We had ramyun first, and then we had coffee. They were just beside each near the main gate, Mama. We went home past 9 p.m.

    I had a very stupid idea, Mama. I'm even laughing at myself for thinking about it. There will be an audition for an acoustic singer/performer at a restobar here in Angeles City. It's quite a popular place, Mama because a celebrity is part-owner of the place. 

    I have this crazy idea that I want to join the audition, Mama. It's stupid I know. I don't have a beautiful voice, I don't play the guitar well, and I'm not even good-looking to begin with. So, why am I dreaming? 

    I was just hoping I could still be a good performer, Mama. You know, music and humor, which is my brand. But again, I am doubting myself. Should I join, Mama?

                                                                                                            Daddy

Edgar's birthday celebration

Dear Mama,

    Last Saturday, we celebrated Edgar's birthday with Angel's Pizza in Dau. Edgar chose the venue because there was a Figaro coffee shop just upstairs, and there weren't much people there, Mama. So, we had pizza first (which we were not able to finish, so we had to take them home), and then we had coffee upstairs. Afterwards, we went straight home because Angel and Ralph were already sleepy. Actually, I was, too.

    When we reached home, we first sang happy birthday for Edgar. I bought birthday cake which was delivered Saturday, morning. However, after singing happy birthday song for Edgar, and after he blew the candle, we put the cake back to the fridge, because we were all too full and tired haha... And that was Edgar's birthday celebration, Mama... part 1.

    Yesterday, Sunday, we went to Marquee Mall to check out the book sale of National Book Store. We were able to buy 5 books, Mama. I finally found a copy of The Atomic Habit which Angel wanted to read. I hope she does, Mama. It's with her now.

    After buying the books, we roamed the mall a bit and decided to eat at Yakimix. Since it is still Edgar's birth month, we availed of the birthday promo, which was just 3 +1. We had to make sure Edgar was bringing his ID, though. After dinner, we went to CBTL, although I don't think any of us ordered coffee. We just drank juice, ice tea, frappe, but no coffee. And then we went straight home to rest, Mama. And that was the second part of Edgar's birthday celebration, Mama.

    In celebrations like this, I really wish you were still with us, Mama. I'm sure, Ralph could have spoiled you with all the food you wanted to eat. We miss you, Mama. I miss you.

    I love you, Mama.

                                                                                                                Daddy

Halo-halo tonight

Dear Mama,

    Angel treated me with halo-halo tonight. We bought from the sari-sari store near us, Mama. They were actually packing up the ingredients for the halo-halo because it was already past 8 p.m. Angel asked if she can still buy, and fortunately they accommodated her. That's why I had halo-halo tonight, Mama. It was delicious!

    Ralph is already at work now. He left earlier around 8 p.m, before we bought halo-halo. 

    Anyway, that's all I have to say for now, Mama. I enjoyed the halo-halo Angel bought for me.

    Please continue guiding our children, Mama. Please pray for my peace.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                                  Daddy

The week that was and the week that will be

Dear Mama,

    Our children and I went to SM Clark today. Today is Sunday and we went to the Big Bad Wolf Book sale at the SMX Convention Center, Mama. I thought I'd find some books I'd like, but they were expensive so I did not buy anything. Ralph bought a couple of books, and Angel bought a notebook. Afterwards, Ralph had his haircut and then we had dinner, courtesy of Ralph, of course. Then we went home, Mama.

    It was supposed to be an ordinary week last week, Mama, except that Ralph had fever last Thursday. I advised him to take a sick leave, but instead he took just a half-day sick leave. He left last Thursday at 12 midnight. He seems to be fine now. 

    Next week will be Edgar's birthday, and we still do not know what to do to celebrate it. I still do not have any gift for him, Mama. I don't know what to give him. Giving them gifts is getting tougher now that they are already grown up, Mama.

    Anyway, I think that will be all for now, Mama. I really don't have anything much to say, except I'm getting more followers now on TikTok haha.... but I will tell more of that in my future letters, Mama.

    Please continue to guide our children, and please pray for my peace.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                                    Daddy

Sunday update

Dear Mama,

    Edgar just arrived home before I started this letter. He came from his company outing, Mama. He left yesterday (Saturday) morning, and they stayed overnight in Zambales. Ralph, Angel, and I went to Marquee Mall this afternoon, we had dinner at Subway and then we went home, Mama.

    Yesterday, it was only Angel and I who went to the supermarket for our grocery shopping. Edgar already left then for his outing, while Ralph had his seminar for his housing loan in PAGIBIG. Good thing Angel and I were able to managed.

    During my check up with my doctor last Friday, he said the laboratory results were okay. That means I read it right, Mama. Although, I will still continue with my maintenance. I guess, that will be really a part of me for the rest of my life.

    Right now, I'm just preparing to sleep, Mama. Tomorrow's Monday again. It's a new week. Hopefully, there'll be better things to come for us.

    I guess that will be all for now, Mama. Please continue guiding us, especially our children. And please pray for my peace.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                           Daddty

Improved lab results

Dear Mama,

    I got my lab results today. I had my blood extraction last Monday, Mama. After getting my lab results, I immediately went home without looking at it. I did not open the result until after I finished the laundry and did all my errands. Because I was afraid of the results, Mama. I am always afraid every time I have my quarterly lab test.

    I opened the envelope and unfolded the paper, Mama. I looked at the results slowly, checking if they are still within the normal range. Because that is the only way I know how to check it, Mama. Good thing, all of them are within the range.

    Then, I looked for the page containing the comparisons from the previous months, Mama. I saw that most of them have improved! A lot of them are lower than the previous quarters - my blood sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid are all lower than the previous quarter, Mama.

    I hope I am reading my lab results correctly. I know, I still to have wait for the verdict of my doctor which I will see on Friday, Mama. It may not be a reason for my medicines to be removed or reduced, but maybe soon I will get there.

    That's all I want to say, Mama. I hope you're happy with my good news. I hope things will continue to get better for us.

    Please pray for my peace.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                                Daddy

Trip to Tarlac

Dear Mama,

    The children and I went to Tarlac today, or specifically Capas, Tarlac. We rented a van, as requested by Ralph. We left the house at past 7 a.m. and we reached our destination at 8 a.m. We went there to check the house that Ralph is buying, Mama. Yes, Mama. Ralph is finally getting a house. I'm not sure if this is the 2nd or 3rd attempt already. 

    The property is quite small, Mama. I don't think we will fit in there, especially with the things that we have accumulated. But at least,  Ralph will have a property in his name. I know how great that feels. I don't know what his plans are - if he'll be living in there, or he'll ask us to live there with him, or he'll have it rented. Because it crossed his mind earlier, which I think is a good option. Anyway, the house is not yet finished, there is still a lot of work to be done, and Ralph still has to get his housing loan approved.

    After checking the house, we had our breakfast at the nearest Jollibee there, upon the suggestion of Angel because she is trying to complete the toys from their kiddie meal. After we had our breakfast, we went to visit the Monasterio De Tarlac, because we have so many time left. The van we rented was supposed to be used for 12 hours.

    We reached the Monasterio at 10 a.m., Mama and the mass was just starting. Although we did not attend the mass completely. We just visited, and said short prayers. Afterwards, we looked around to see what was there, and also took some photos. We left at past 11 a.m., Mama.

    We reached Clark at 1 p.m., and we had our lunch at Aling Lucing. Although, Angel did not eat because she was not feeling well. Afterwards, we went home already. We were not able to fully use to van, because we have nowhere to go, and Angel needed to get home to rest. Also, I don't want Ralph to spend so much. Angel felt better when we reached home, but she needed to rest.

    I guess that will be all for now, Mama. I just want to tell about the house Ralph was buying. I hope you're proud of him. Wish you can see him today.

    I miss you, Mama. Please pray for my peace.

    I love you.

                                                                                                Daddy

Another scare from Angel

Dear Mama,

    I had another scare from Angel yesterday. When I arrived home in the afternoon, I heard her shouting as she was calling me from the room. I rushed to see what happened to her. She was complaining from pain in her stomach, Mama. She said it was acid, and it was painful. She was crying, Mama.

    I went to the nearest drugstore to buy her antacid, and some bread for her to eat. She took the medicine, and also ate a little. After a while, she said she was feeling better. There was still pain, but it was not as intense as it was before. She was calmer, Mama. 

    In the evening, after dinner and after Edgar washed the dishes, he called me and said Angel was hot. I immediately went to her, Mama. She was a bit hot, although she wasn't feeling anything nor complaining of any pain. I got a small towel, washed with cold water, wiped her hands, head, and face. I also gave her paracetamol, Mama.

    After that when she said she's okay. I went to my bed and told Edgar to call me if anything happened. She was okay throughout the night, Mama. Although she did not sleep well, because every time I went out to pee, I saw her seated at the table.

    She was better when I left work this morning, Mama.

    I'm sorry, Mama. I should be taking good care of our children, but I am failing. Please help me, Mama. I don't know what to do. I'm sorry.

                                                                                                        Daddy