Kwentong Kengkay

Agosto 21, 2008

60 Years of Love

Filed under: Close to Me,Top Dates — kengkay @ 10:38 umaga

Today is oma and opa’s diamond wedding anniversary!

Yes, 60 years of being together, still in love.

As opa just had an operation, and though he is better now, the celebration is being pushed a little later. But I am sure, they are both celebrating in their wonderful own way, today.

You want to know their love story? Read here.

Photo taken during opa’s 87 birthday.
Oh and about the wedding dress of oma; you might be as curious as the kids so I am sharing the story to you.

They got married right after World War 2, being practical which most people were during those times; she decided to create a dinner dress our of that wedding gown.

I asked her where the gown is and she said she dont know where it is now. We only have the photo. And the kids so wanted to have a photo wearing that same wedding gown of oma :) I told you, they are real crazy about weddings!

Agosto 9, 2008

Tomorrow…

Filed under: Close to Me,Mom Bares,My Girls Talk — kengkay @ 9:51 umaga

We would be celebrating our 7th year anniversary as a couple, tomorrow!

I am so excited, I forgot to buy my husband a gift (as usual). Well, of course I know the date.. my husband’s been talking about it since last month as he’s doing the reservation for our special date; but I only realized I needed something to give him last night.

Think. Think. Think.

IC’s recovering from fever so I cant get out today. And then an idea — I told the kids to help me create a gift certificate for Papa. Well, a few snip snap, a glue and some colored pens and my gift is finished :)

The kids’ are so excited about tomorrow; a wedding anniversary is just like a wedding ceremony on their minds. I told them the ceremony is finished, we are simply celebrating more love.

IC’s question stopped me, ‘Mama, does it mean we would be having another baby?’ Whoaahhhh! Where did she get that idea? But then she asked again, ‘would we need to look for a new home?’

I think she’s associating the wedding anniversary to the stories we told on how after we got married; that I found a new home in Germany and then followed by giving birth to two girls.

I explained to her that no, there would be no more babies and that we would be staying in our home now — but that we could look forward to more fun things to do and more fun places to visit and more fun dates with each other.

Agosto 8, 2008

On Weddings and Friendships

Filed under: Close to Me — kengkay @ 5:00 umaga

Today is 08/08/08 and like most of the good numbered dates — people in love flock the churches and the city halls for weddings; and this is also true for a close friend. Today is the wedding day of one of my good friends, B.

Oh yeah, she’s had her civil wedding in Manila last year; within a close circle of family only, her family. I learned about it from a friend, too, after the ceremony. Crazy to know it a little later, after all, we used to plan our ‘weddings’ before we even found anybody to wed us :)

And now that she’s in Canada with her husband, they are again celebrating their togetherness with a wedding; this time with her family and her husband’s family. I dont really know anything about her wedding plans — dont even know about the color of her dress, if there would be flower girls and an entourage; where the reception would be; what church. I really know, huh – why not, you ask me?

Because what I really care about is that she’s finally found someone to love and to love her unconditionally. I havent even met the guy that is now holding her hands; that is giving her warm embraces; that is giving her ‘those looks’ — all I know is that she is with someone who deserves her love and who deserves to love her in return. All I want to know is that she is happy with him. And in love with him.

Of course I am sad that I am not there to help her prepare for the wedding. To go around and look for the right dress, the right pair of shoes, the right make up, the right hair style.. whatever! I am disappointed that I am not there to throw her a shower party. I am sad that I wouldnt be there to watch her march the aisle. I am mad that I wouldnt be there at the reception to tell everyone what some ‘nasty rumors’ about her are true, hehehe. Well, who am I to rant when you were also not here with me when I got married; but at least you were present during our Manila wedding :)

But you know what, as I said, we used to plan our weddings before; right down to the date and the time; plus of course, the list of candidates :) And that’s enough for me. We shared our wedding dreams; actually, we shared even our deepest secrets and that is good enough. We have a friendship that I know would last forever – despite the long distance.

Thus, my wedding gift for both of you — unconditional friendship sprinkled with great memories and filled with happiness and love. Today, we are thinking of both of you.

B and K, be happy both of you. I am sure you’re being together is a blessing from Him.

Agosto 6, 2008

Hurra, der opa ist da!

Filed under: Close to Me,Girls' High,My Girls Talk — kengkay @ 6:17 hapon

Hurray, the opa is back home!
Look at the happy faces of oma and opa. I took this photo this evening. It’s as if nothing major happened. And I am glad everything seems to be well. I am sure oma and opa is really happy to be together again; and we are ecstatic that they are together again.

But let me tell you first about yesterday.

MC was a happly but little bit offended yesterday when she heard that opa’s coming home today. It turned out that papa promised to bring her to the hospital for a visit.

Since we were not really sure if kids are allowed to visit that ward, we didnt really asked. I for one, havent even visited him; since I was sick the whole time that opa was in the hospital. And though we talked to him on the phone, a visit would be something else.

On an impulse, I asked my husband to call and ask if the kids are acome. When the answer was yes; we picked my husband at the train station and drove to the hospital. And here are some photos to share:
To be frank with you, I was really amazed that opa is up on his feet. He’s really fit and in a good mood. In fact, I wouldnt know we are visiting him in a hospital after a major surgery; and he showed me where it was and the cut was really huge — if not for the smell and the beds! He’s raring to go home.
Let me let you, he was operated on last Thursday only. And here I am, with my sickness that caught me that very same day, still making me a bit tipsy most of the times. I should be really ashamed of myself. In fact, opa asked me first if I am okay! What an amazing recovery for our 87 year old opa!

I guess it helps that opa is a very active man, being old doesnt stop him from cultivating his own huge garden of fruits and vegetables. He is always on his hands and feet, doing something. Always busy. And he does love to go on holidays driving with the oma; meeting some of his soldier friends.

And of course, having his love of his life, the oma; holding his hands all through out all their journeys in life is a big factor in creating a happy and healthy life for him. Plus of course, the grandchildren who make him feel younger and his children who hopefully, could provide him some of his extra needs :)

Thank you very much for all those who prayed for our family. God bless us all.

P.S. Noticed the girls’ are with face paintings; they had a party in kindergarten today!

Agosto 5, 2008

Dear Oma

Filed under: Close to Me,My Girls Talk — kengkay @ 1:12 hapon

Dear Oma, please dont cook alone, wait for me or for my mama to help you

Dear Oma, please dont cry in front of me, I dont really know what to do and it hurts me to see you crying

Dear Oma, why do you keep on asking where the opa is? I already told you a hundred times and more that he is in the hospital.

Dear Oma, why do you always want to go home? Dont you know it is better if you are with us and not all alone?

Dear Oma, you could stay with us, I promise I will take care of you

Dear Oma, please drink something, please eat something, please do this for me

Dear Oma, you could also call me if you need something, I am already old enough to do things for you

Dear Oma, please hold my hand because I want to show you something someplace

Dear Oma, could you draw me a flower, could you look for the red crayon, could we stay like this doing things together for a long time?

Dear Oma, please walk slowly, please sit down, please rest, please take care of yourself

Dear Oma, could you cook for us that your special noodle with tomato sauce? I could help you, you know

Dear Oma, what are you doing if you are at home and alone? I worry about you

Dear Oma, are you just on the phone with mama? Was it worry or panic I heard in her voice? I want to talk to you, too

Dear Oma, why did you forget who I am this morning? I was with you the whole night and you knew me then

Dear Oma, I am MC, I am MC, I am MC

Dear Oma, Ich hab dich lieb (I love you)

I am sharing some of the running thoughts buzzing around MC’s head that she continually bursts out to me while opa is in the hospital and how our oma, who is suffering from acute alzheimer, is coping with all the changes. MC is really very much affected and I think she’s also feeling a bit of the stress we are all feeling. But there is good news, opa would be discharged tomorrow and I am feeling much better. And tonight, the kids are allowed to visit him, a surprise visit! I hope and pray everything would run smoothly.

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