We went to Bacolod

Dear Mama,

    Our children and I went to Bacolod this Holy Week. We used the seat-sale bought by Ralph last year from Cebu Pacific, or else it will expire on April 30, 2024 and he won't get any refund from his payments made. We flew last Wednesday, March 27 and went home yesterday, March 29. 

    We took the P2P ride from Clark to NAIA, Mama because there were no flights available for our schedule in Clark. We took the 2:30 a.m. bus and we were at NAIA at around 4:00 a.m. Our scheduled flight was 8:45 a.m.

    It was the first time for Edgar and Angel to fly, Mama. Good thing their first experience was a smooth one and the flights we took - from NAIA to Bacolod, and Bacolod back to NAIA were both on time.

    We had a great time in Bacolod, Mama although our options were limited because malls and other establishments and tourist destinations were closed. We were able to visit The Ruins, Mama on Wednesday. Angel loved it and she enjoyed the experience.

    We also had authentic chicken inasal, and even talaba. I was surprised Angel loved the talaba. This was on the first day, Mama. On the second day, we had seafoods. Ralph was the one who paid most of our food, although Edgar and I would also contribute some amounts for the expenses.

    On our 3rd day, which was Edgar's birthday, there weren't anywhere for us to go because it was already Good Friday. We just went out to buy pasalubong like piyaya and napoleones, and then we went back to the hotel to rest and prepare for our flight back home in evening.

    It was a nice experience, Mama. I wish I could raise funds so we can do it again. Angel loves the experience. Of course, it would have been happier if you were with us.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                        Daddy

Hold my hands

 Dear Mama,

    I just want you to hold my hands. Please.

        

                                                                                            Daddy 

Limbo

Dear Mama,

    I feel so empty, unaccomplished, and in limbo. I've been trying to fight it, Mama. This nagging anxiety inside that is always triggered by the smallest thing. It's really so difficult when you try to keep everything inside, Mama.

    Lately, I've been getting some 'advise' at work about the slightest thing. I might just be paranoid, but it feels like I am 'next' and they are just looking for the perfect reason to avoid any conflict.

    Maybe it's just me. I don't know, Mama.

    I wish you were here.

                                                                                                        Daddy

 

My quarterly doctor's visit

Dear Mama,

    I went to the doctor this afternoon for my quarterly exam. I brought my laboratory results from last week for his reading. I asked what SGPT is because it was the only one in my lab test that was high, and he said it refers to the liver. He was wondering why it spiked. He asked if I have been drinking alcohol lately, I said I was only drinking beer occasionally, and far intervals in between.

    The doctor removed my medicine for cholesterol, Mama. He said it might be the one causing it. Apparently, it was one of the side effects of the medicine for cholesterol maintenance. 

    He also gave me antibiotic for my cough, Mama. Because I mentioned I've been coughing since the first week of March, and he said it's been too long, so he gave me a prescription for antibiotic. And you know how antibiotics are, Mama. They cost an arm and a leg. I already bought them on my way home. I was not able to buy any of my other medicines, Mama because I have no enough money left. Anyway, I still have some left here at home.

    I guess that will be all for now, Mama. I hope this cough will end soon. It's very annoying, and oftentimes embarrassing when I can't hold it when I'm in public.

    I really wish you were here still with us, Mama. I miss you.

    I love you, Mama.

                                                                                                    Daddy

 

Sick leave today

Dear Mama,

    I did not go to work today. I called in sick, Mama. Rather, I texted in sick. I've been under the weather since Saturday evening, Mama. I started coughing that night, and it worsened on Sunday. But I had to report to work on Monday because otherwise I would be required to get medical certificate because it's after a weekend. 

    I think my feeling worsened at the office because the a/c was so cold. I had fever Monday night, but I still reported back to work on Tuesday. And again, Mama, I felt worse. As soon as I arrived home yesterday, I lied down to rest. I was not able to do the laundry. I had body pains all over, Mama. When Edgar arrived home from work yesterday, he was also not feeling well. He too, immediately lied down.

    Edgar went to work today, Mama while I opted to rest. Otherwise, I might spread the virus at the office. I hope they won't require me to submit medical certificate because it's only just one day. My cough has gotten worse, Mama. I drink lots of water, because my throat feels so dry.

    I wish you're here now, Mama so you can take care of us. I miss you, Mama. Especially in times like this.

    I love you, Mama.

                                                                                                        Daddy

 

Nanay's 94th birthday

Dear Mama,

    We celebrated Nanay's 94th birthday yesterday and today at Morong, Bataan. It was a sort of Dela Cruz family outing slash reunion. Koya Boy and Ate Let usually comes home from Guam and Canada every year for Nanay's birthday. This year they decided to celebrate it via overnight stay in a resort in Morong, Bataan.

    It was Ralph and Edgar who coordinated with their cousins for the preparation, including the share in the expenses. It was a good break for the kids, Mama. We arrived home this afternoon. I immediately did the laundry to lessen the dirty clothes because the last I did the laundry was Wednesday afternoon.

    That's all I can share for now, Mama. Wish you were here, I'm sure they would have requested for your relyenong bangus.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                    Daddy