I just came from the funeral... my lola (grandmother) Amelia Almonte Hernandez or "Mamang" as we so fondly call her, died Septer 3, 2009 at the age of 91.
A full life she had led, dedicated in caring for her children, grand children, great grand children and yes, she also held in her arms her great great grand child.
I found this picture in my baby album. There she is carrying me in her arms. I cannot remember it then, but they said she was with us long to take care of me and my brother. I cannot help but wonder how our lives can be touched by people when we were little... she was one of the people i dependent on then- to feed me, to change my diaper, to comfort me when I cry. For so long I have not been with her. Never having the chance to say thank you for what she has done for me when I was a child. When my mother died, we had no contact anymore (she lived with her daughter in the province). I only saw her again when I'm already full grown. 21yrs old if am not mistaking. And yet, there she was, looking at me thru her faded eyes, when I said I was 'Roan' her face immediately gleamed with happiness and love. It's heartwarming beyond words. When we visited her again and again during the years, she knew us. Even our birthdates! (fyi, there's about 30 of us children, siblings and cousins)
I always knew her as a gentle soul. And that is how I remember her until now. All these years, I wasn't able to say thank you... Forgive me that it took too long. Yes even too late. So in heaven now please do hear my words- "Thank you my dear Mamang! Mahal na mahal kita!"
"Eternal rest grant unto the soul of Amelia O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen"
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