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October of 2014, we learned that my Lolo Eli has a serious heart problem. He is 82 years old and does not really want to go through surgery and other costly operations. All his children and some grandchildren including me flew to Pangasinan to spend some special time with him. After a few days, everyone went back to their normal routine.
Lolo also lived normally but not until this month. A week ago from this writing, he was rushed to the hospital. He has been complaining of shortness of breath. Since he got sick, there had been frequent calls and phone conversations with him. After his recent hospitalization, I have noticed that he has changed.
His joyful countenance and his happy and calm spirit has been shaken. I understand he is not going through an easy time. A month ago he told me he was ready anytime God takes him away but tonight it was different. He said that it hurts because he feels like he doesn't want to leave yet but his body is feeling low and tired.
Most of our conversations were always fun and we could still joke around but tonight was not like that. No matter how I tried to make him laugh, I think I just made him sad. I keep telling him he can't die just yet because he promised he will see me when I walk down that sacred aisle.
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| His stay in Pangasinan has turned him into a top dog-lover. |
But that is not the reason why I'm writing this blog tonight. This should be a happy post. I love my Lolo so much and I know he knows that. This year I celebrated my 31st birthday with him. I flew to Luzon all by myself and spent a week with him. I enjoyed all our non-stop conversations about church, ministry,politics and family.
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The ultimate family man.  |
Lolo is our man. He is strength to his children and grandchildren. We all love his salvation story and his ever-growing walk with the Father.
I will always be proud of him.It will forever be an honor to be one of his grandchildren and the oldest female grandchild.
I love you for always Lo.
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| My 31st birthday. New Year 2015. |
