Update on G, and us, of course

 Dear Mama,

    Remember G? The puppy I mentioned in my last letter? She was to be picked up by her new family today, but I received a message they won't be able to get her yet. I'm not really sure if I want to give her away. The longer she stays with us, the more attached we get. That's why I'm trying my best to ignore her most of the time. But she's just too playful. If we don't play with her, she'll bother Fluffy who wasn't used to having other dogs here. I hope I will be able to take care of her, Mama.

    Tomorrow will be November 1st, but we won't able to go to the cemetery, Mama. All cemeteries are ordered closed, I believe at least 2 days before and after November 1st to avoid gathering of people. The scare of the corona virus is not over yet, Mama. So, safety must be a priority. 

    I can't remember if I already told you, Angel won't be pursuing the job I mentioned in a previous letter. I don't mind, Mama. I can support her. But I am worried because I won't be able to be around most of the time. And I am not just telling the kids, but I am feeling a lot of pains in my body lately. I think I am getting paranoid. I hope she will get a decent job before I retire and be with you, Mama.

    That will be all for now now, Mama. I know I will be with you soon.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                Daddy

A new dog, but...

 Dear Mama,

    We have a new puppy. I found it last Thursday while sweeping outside in front of our house. I saw it wandering by its lonesome. I was afraid passing vehicles might hit the puppy and kill it. So, I took it inside. I asked at nearby houses, but nobody owned the puppy, Mama.

    I was hoping we could keep her, Mama. I named her G. At first, the kids like her. After all, she's a cute puppy. Although, lately it seems they don't think it was a good idea to keep her, Mama. First, Fluffy is growling at her every time G tries to approach her. The poor puppy doesn't understand that Fluffy is getting mad.

    I guess I am not really a good dog parent, Mama. I might as well look for a better home for her. I thought I could keep her.

    Well, that will be all for now, Mama.

    I miss you.

    I love you.

                                                                                    Daddy

Weekend

 Dear Mama,

    It's Saturday, 8:30 a.m., and I just finished the laundry. Good thing the sun is shining now. I hope it will continue to shine until afternoon. It's been raining almost the whole week, Mama.

    Ralph and Angel are still asleep, Edgar is preparing to leave. He will be go to the doctor and dentist for consultation, Mama. Nothing serious, he just feel he wants to avail of the benefits he has with their HMO.

    I am trying to decide what to do now. I knew I have my weekend planned already before, like cleaning the house, organize a little, tidy up a bit. But now, I do not know where or how to start. So, here I am just staring at nothing. Funny, right? That's why I never get anything accomplished, Mama.

    Anyway, I'll just pick up some bits, do a little sweeping, and maybe that will get me started... I hope.

    That will be all for now, Mama. I really wish I can be with you right now.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                            Daddy

Angel got the job

Dear Mama,

    I am happy to tell you Angel was hired by the company I told you about in my previous letter. She is now currently completing her pre-employment requirements, and once they are complete, she will be starting soon. She still has no definite job nor position, Mama. They will be training her in marketing as well as in design. As such, she will of course be starting with the basic salary. I told her what's important is that she will be learning from all the trainings she'll get there.

    She did show a bit of hesitation yesterday, Mama. She was asking me if she needs to push through with the job. It's been a while since she's been out, Mama. Of course, the lockdown did not help with that. This will be the first she'll be going out again, after she resigned from her first job early last year. I know she will be adjusting a lot. She won't have the same free time she used to have.

    I really wanted her to work, Mama. I won't be around for long. She needs to prepare for her future. 

    That will be all for now, Mama. Please guide and look after our baby.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                        Daddy

Coffee time with Angel

 Dear Mama,

    Angel and I had some coffee time together this afternoon. We went out to pay our water bill and to buy clothes she can wear for her test and interview tomorrow in Clark. Then we had our coffee time after the errands.

    It was a very special moment for me, Mama. I saw the Angel I have been missing all these years. My little darling. The Angel that was always smiling and the Angel who never stopped talking and sharing stories. I was very happy, Mama. I wish I can have more of those moments with her.

    She will be going to Clark tomorrow for her interview. I hope she will get hired, Mama. Please guide her on way tomorrow, Mama.

    That will be all for now, Mama. I'll update you on her job application next time.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                            Daddy

A possible job for Angel

 Dear Mama,

    I was looking for HMO service provider for Angel. She doesn't have any job right now, which means she has no hospitalization benefits. I sent a message to a fellow Toastmaster because she just got a hospitalization plan for the employees in their company. I mentioned Angel is not working which is the reason why I'm looking a HMO for her. When my fellow Toastmaster heard Angel is not working, she asked for her details - major, preferred job, skills, and all, and she said she wanted to help Angel and see if they can hire her in their company.

    Good thing Angel was receptive, Mama. When I told her about the conversation with my fellow Toastmaster, she agreed to give it a try. She will be having her interview on Tuesday, Mama. I hope she gets hired, Mama. I want her to work so she will grow, and develop herself. 

    I am getting old, Mama. While I am more than willing to support her as long as I can, I am worried where she'll end up when I'm gone if she doesn't have a job. 

    That's all the news I have for now, Mama. Please guide our baby.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                    Daddy

Tired

 Dear Mama

    Just finished with the meeting of Toastmasters. Not with Cabalen, though, but with my first club, the City of Angeles TMC. Cabalen's meeting will be next week. I just feel tired, Mama. Have been thinking a lot this week, and yet I am not really accomplishing anything. What's new?

    I will be sleeping in a while, Mama. Just trying to tidy up some items in the room. Not sure what will be going on next week. It/s the La Naval Fiesta on Sunday, Mama. Although I am not sure if we are going to Sta. Teresita for lunch. Haven't really heard from them.

    I thought I was going to have a fever earlier because I felt so cold. But I feel better now, Mama. Just a bit tired and sleepy. Tomorrow I will wake up early again for the laundry, like what I usually do on weekends.

    I guess that will be all for now, Mama. Take care of yourself.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                        Roy

Family Day Out

 Dear Mama,

    The kids and I went out yesterday. We went to SM City Clark. I was a bit anxious and scared because of the situation. The threat of COVID is still very much alive, Mama. But I guess they needed a breather of sort. Especially Angel, who haven't been really getting out lately. We just made sure we follow all safety precautions, Mama. Of course, all the while I was silently praying that we won't get the virus.

    Ralph had his hair cut, after which we bought a few things at the department store. Then of course, we went for dinner at Sumo Niku. As you know, Mama, that will always be the highlight of our going out - to eat until we had our fill because I really cannot cook for them.

    We had a good time, Mama. Although it wasn't as spontaneous as when they were still small. But it was good, Mama. I wish you were with us.

    That's all I wanted to say, Mama. I miss you more in times like this.

    I love you, Mama.

                                                                                                            Daddy