My latest lab test results

Dear Mama,

    Last Wednesday I had my quarterly blood test for CBC, FBS, and all other things included in my prescriptions which I cannot understand. Thursday, of course, we went on our staycation for Ralph's birthday, and Friday I was too tired. So, I only got my results this morning, Mama.

    I did not immediately look at it when I got home, I had to do a lot of things in the house. When I was done, I sat down in my bed and look at the results, Mama. At first, I thought everything were okay. I mean, they are all okay, Mama. Except when I realized that I miss the first line - the FBS.

    It went over the prescribed limits, Mama. And based on the notes on the side, it was on the pre-diabetics range. Next Wednesday, I will have my quarterly check up, and I need to show my lab test results to my doctor. This is just the first it happened, Mama. I hope there won't additional medicines nor diet precautions. 

    Must be the reason why I always feel tired, Mama. I'm afraid. I feel down right now.

    I miss you, Mama. I wish you were here.

                                                                                                        Daddy

Ralph's birthday celebration

Dear Mama,

    We were able to celebrate Ralph's birthday twice this year. The first one was last week where we had our dinner at Buffet 101 in SM Clark since they have 3+1 birth month promo, Mama. The second one was last night where we had a staycation in a compound villa with pool.

    It's like we rented the whole place, Mama! Because there were no other guests. Probably because it was a weekday. That's why I enjoyed the peace and quiet of the place, while Angel enjoyed dipping in the swimming pool. Ralph, most of the time slept in the room.

    Last night we played a board game in our room. It's always fun when we play board games, Mama. Because our children are very competitive, but we were laughing all throughout the games because of the rules of the board games. We played 2 sets of games, Mama. The overall winner was Edgar.

    We had our staycation on a weekday because it was Angel's day off, Mama. The three of us - Ralph, Edgar, and I had to take avail of our VL. But it's all worth it, Mama. We had fun and we were able to rest. Of course, it would have been a better celebration if you were with us.

    I really miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

        

                                                                                                    Daddy

Ate Tey is with you now

Dear Mama,

    Ate Tey was rushed this morning to the hospital. Anna sent a voice message to the group chat saying she's not okay and they're taking her to the hospital. No details. I knew then something was wrong. Later Anna said Ate Tey had a heart attack, Mama. That's what the hospital personnel said. She said they were able to revive her, but after one hour she flatlined.

    We were all shocked, Mama. I just went to Sta. Teresita last week and she was fine. Yu-Juan also posted she was talking to her yesterday. She was not even sick nor taking maintenance. At least nothing that I know  of. Maybe we just don't know because she doesn't go to the doctor regularly. Perhaps, the only positive thing we could say about this is she did not suffer long, Mama. But still...

    That's all I wanted to say, Mama. Angel left for work already, and I'll be  waking Ralph up in a while so he can prepare for work, too.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

    

                                                                                                    Daddy

Another bout with anxiety

Dear Mama,

    Ralph just left for work, it's 10:26 p.m. now. Angel left earlier around 8 p.m., Mama. I'm about to rest now. Edgar is also in his room. 

    It was a long day, Mama. Not really tiring, but it felt long. 

    Earlier I had another bout with anxiety, Mama. I didn't know what to do. I was calling your name. I tried to sleep, but my mind won't shut down, Mama.

    I felt calmer when I played my guitar after dinner, while waiting for Ralph to leave for work.

    I miss you, Mama. I need you.

                                                                                            Daddy

Another rainy Saturday night

Dear Mama,

    It's another rainy Saturday night. It's 7:42 p.m. right now, Edgar and I already had our dinner. Ralph and Angel are not here, Mama. Angel is already at work, and Ralph attended another trivia night. They left together, Mama. Ralph booked a Grab car and dropped Angel at her work, then proceeded to the venue of his event.

    Right now, the rain is pouring heavily. Good thing it has stopped a bit earlier when Ralph and Angel were leaving. It was raining the whole day, Mama. A lot of places have been flooded because of the continuous rain. I'm praying for everyone's safety.

    That will be all for now, Mama. I miss you.

    I love you, Mama.

                                                                                                Daddy

Nanay has been confined in the hospital

Dear Mama,

    The rain has stopped, for now. Hopefully, it won't rain again tonight when Angel and Ralph leave for work. It's 6:21 p.m. right now, and Angel is getting ready. Edgar is cooking our dinner, and also Angel's 'lunch' for her break tonight.

    Nanay has been confined in the hospital, Mama. She was admitted last Saturday, and she was discharged today, Tuesday. She spent 4 days in the hospital. Anna said they took her to AMC last Saturday because she was vomiting and chilling. The resident said she had phlegm in her back that's why they had to admit her. Her urinalysis also showed she had UTI. Today she was discharged and was given home medications, antibiotics, specifically. 

    During her stay in the hospital, she had nebulizer treatment, Mama. Which caused  her phlegm to loosen up. Anna took care of her while they were in the hospital, Mama. Hopefully, she'll completely heal and won't get sick again.

    That's all for tonight, Mama. By the way, I'm listening to my songs right now in Spotify. Because who else would stream my songs except me haha...

    I hope I'll dream of you tonight, Mama. I need to see you.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                Daddy

P.S. Angel just talked to me and said she doesn't feel well, and won't work today. I hope her supervisor understands, Mama. She's really sick.

 

Haven't had a haircut for quite a while

Dear Mama,

    It's Friday night and Edgar and I just had our dinner. Angel is already at work. Ralph did not work tonight, but he's out right now to attend a trivia quiz night. An event that he usually attends during weekend, Mama. 

    I've been stressed again lately, Mama. First, our garbage hasn't been picked up. I think it's almost a month. They haven't been coming lately, or if ever they come it might be when I am at work, and Ralph and Angel are both sleeping, coming from graveyard shift, Mama. That's why our trash is filing up. I think I already have more than 5 big black bags of trash right now.

    Another one that's been stressing me is my hair, Mama. It's long and I haven't had a haircut for long time now. I think the last time I had a haircut was June, or maybe even May before my birthday. It's not that I couldn't find time, Mama. But I had to get home straight from work because I was hoping to catch the garbage truck. Yes, my stresses are connected, Mama.

    Finally, our new dog is also stressing me. She's hyperactive, Mama. A bit rowdy, and I couldn't control her. Sometimes, she is pounding on the cats, not to scare them or anything. But I think she just wanted to play, Mama. The problem is, she might be hurting them. And the cats, not used to having dogs around, are afraid of her. And another problem with her is she's tearing the plastic bags of trash, so I had to hang them so she couldn't reach them. But since our garbage is not being collected, I'm running out of spaces to hang them, Mama. Like I said before, all my stresses are connected.

    Sorry, Mama, I'm just venting out. It's really difficult when you have no one to talk to about your concerns. I really wish you were here.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                                Daddy

The rain hasn't really stopped

Dear Mama,

    It's Wednesday evening, and we just had our dinner. Angel and Ralph are sleeping right now, Mama. It's Angel's day off today, so she' resting after we had our dinner. Although she asked to be woken up at 10 p.m. so her body clock won't be confused. Ralph's time won't be until later, so he's resting now. I'll wake him up 9 p.m., Mama.

    Edgar's not yet home. He sent a message that he'll be late tonight. So, I ordered food delivery again for our dinner, Mama. I'm no longer confident in cooking since Edgar took over the kitchen. That's why I'm having a problem when he's not around.

    It's been raining non-stop, Mama. We are actually on red warning signal, which is the highest signal as far as the volume of rainfall is concerned. I hope it won't be raining later when Ralph leaves for work, and when Edgar travels for home.

    I don't have anything much to say really, Mama. But I miss you so much. How I wish I can see you even just in my dream. I need your hug, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                Daddy