Kwentong Kengkay

Hulyo 30, 2008

Why is opa in the hospital?

Filed under: Close to Me,Mom Bares — kengkay @ 6:34 hapon

Although we have prepared the girls about it, but still, MC wont keep still inn asking on why opa must go to the hospital; especially today where opa’s already been admitted. He would be operated on early tomorrow.

We already told them before that opa must go to the hospital because there’s something wrong with a part of his body and it would be ‘repaired’ by the doctor so that everything would be right again.

But you see, they noticed a bit of irregularities; especially today. And I’ve been peppered with questions until the sandman came.

Why should oma go for a ‘vacation’ to Tante Ingrid? Why wont oma stay with us then? Why must opa go to the hospital? How long should he stay there? Who would take care of oma? Why is opa crying? Why is oma crying? Why must opa go to the hospital?

Could we call the opa? Why are you calling a different number? Opa is not at home anymore? Why must opa go to the hospital? When could the oma stay with us? Could we visit him there? Why could we not visit him there?

Is he alone? But there are a lot of people in the hospital, right? What would he eat? Why must opa go to the hospital? Could we take care of the oma?

These questions kept on pouring from MC’s mouth. Sometimes I could satisfy her with my answers but most of the time, she would simply drag more questions from the depth of her soul. And as I told my husband, MC’s greatly affected by all these things.

She’s confused by the ‘abnormalities’ that opa’s hospitalization brought into us. We could only try, as a family, to show her that everything is okay; by doing ‘normal’ everyday things and by keeping to our scheduled ‘promises’ to them, as much as possible.

It is not easy, but together, we’d be stronger.

Hulyo 24, 2008

And I still wanted to hold her hands…

Filed under: Close to Me,My Girls Talk — kengkay @ 8:36 umaga

This morning, MC and IC opened the door and in a second ran back in the house shouting, ‘Mama, why are there a lot of cars in front of the house of our neighbor?’.

I heard my heart missing a beat, for I know, our very sick, friendly neighbor just left us.

First her husband died after a heart attack a few months before December last year; which left her so depressed, her condition worsened that she needed a nurse 24 hours a day.

What did I tell the kids? I told them that our neighbor is now in heaven. That she is now happily reunited with her husband. That she left this morning to be in the arms of her husband. That they are happy together now.

But you see, yesterday afternoon, when our neighbor’s being pushed on her wheelchair for a short stroll; she passed by our front yard and we all said hello. I even asked the kids to wave to her. And though I usually come to her to give her a short hug and hold her hands; I didnt do those things this time — thinking, I’ll do it tomorrow. Never thinking what tomorrow would bring. Carpe diem! Seize the day, this is oh so true.

And yes, I still wanted to hold her hands. But how? By sending prayers to her and imagining her holding hands with me. I am sure though, she would rather hold hands with her husband.

Although I explained what happened to the girls, I hurried them up before they could see the body being transferred outside. I dont think they are ready to face that, yet.

Hulyo 13, 2008

Happy Birthday, Sister

Filed under: Close to Me — kengkay @ 1:28 hapon

She’s 38 today.

To you Jo-anne, happy birthday!See how she’s kept her shape even though she’s got four kids! This photo’s taken at the pool area of Eagle’s Point in Batangas.

Jo-anne squeezed between her two girls, Tin-tin and Clae.

And look at that beautiful smile! She’s a strong and determined woman, my sister and I am proud of her.

Hulyo 10, 2008

Hang in There, My Angel

Filed under: Close to Me — kengkay @ 8:22 umaga

July 4, 2008 I was in ecstacy because I just confirmed that I’m 5 weeks pregnant

July 4, 2008 (Yes, the same day) I was in agony because I just learned that I lost my baby

How was it that I get to enjoy my baby’s presence in my womb for only a few precious hours? And yet it was during those few hours that I bonded with my baby. I started talking to my baby. I tell my baby what I was doing and yes, I already shared some plans for our future together.

It was a bliss caressing my stomach ever so gently, knowing that there is somebody inside.

And then after a few hours of walking in the clouds with my baby, I started bleeding.

Although we reached the hospital, it was already too late. I lost my baby.

I saw my baby when it came out, just a tiny bit of flesh yet already distinguishable. That was when I realized that is the loneliest moment of my life.

How could that be when that day was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, knowing that I am pregnant?

Now I feel so empty. So sad.

I am grieving for my baby.

I wouldnt even know how my baby would look like.

It also hurts that I dont think people really understand what I am going through. Most of them would say that I should move on, that there would be another baby for me. It feels like they dont even want to recognize the baby I lost!

Even though there are people around you, you still feel so alone. That is why it hurts me more than people can understand. My husband and I talks about it and it helps a little. He reminds me that God has plans for us. My mother told me that God knows what I am feeling inside.

The song ‘In His Time’, I always cry when I sing that song.

Nobody knew my baby the way I did.

Right now all I ask of Him is to hold me in his hands, I see myself offering my little angel in His loving hands. And it makes me cry.

Now I understand the bond that exists between mother and child. I realized that I have this love inside me that I never knew existed. Ibang klaseng love (a different kind of love), yung magpapakamatay ka (you would die) for your child.

That’s why I feel so bad coz I feel so helpless. I cant do anything to save my baby.

I dont want to move on yet. I am going to continue giving my baby my love for the rest of my life. That gives me an incentive to be good, that when I pass, I know that would meet my baby someday.

I wish I could hold my baby, I just ache so much for my baby. I had a miscarriage in January but at that time I didnt know I was pregnant. This time it is really painful because I know I have a baby and I enjoyed having a baby yet I had to loose it.

Although I know I would have to deal with this roller coaster of emotions — sometimes I accept that my baby is gone but sometimes I cannot accept it. Okay, I know I need to pick myself up. No one else will help me if I dont help myself first.

I hope my baby knows Mama loves her so much.

This post is specially dedicated for a dear friend B and her angel. She asked me to dedicate a blog for her baby I took the liberty of writing down some of her thoughts when we chatted a few days after the miscarriage happened. I hope I did justice with her deeper thoughts, all mistakes are mine.

The thing is, we havent chatted for months — though we did exchanged a few emails. But sometimes, most of the times in our case, friendship works in mysterious ways. I had the urge to go online although it is usually our sleeping time. And a few second after I logged on, B appeared online and told me her story.

And yes, I cried with her. I felt what she’s feeling. I understood what she’s going through. I am a mom after all; and yes, a friend, too.

Since both of us are living away from our family and close friends; it was a relief for me to know that I was there when she needed a friend. And you know what I did promise her, I am not going to forget her baby.

I just wish I could give her a hug! But for now, I hope words would do. I hope with this post, some of you would also remember her baby, her angel.

Let’s send my friend B and her angel wonderful thoughts and prayers.

I’ve said it already and am repeating it again, I love you, B!

You are a strong woman and with an angel beside you, you would be stronger.

Nobyembre 26, 2007

Happy Birthday, Arjay!

Filed under: Close to Me,Mom Bares — kengkay @ 5:37 hapon

Arjay with IC during our visit in Manila, 2006.

How old are you now, my baby brother? I seriously dont know because I still think of you as a baby.
Yes, even though for many years now; you are no longer a baby. You are now a young man. I still cant believe my eyes everytime I see you. I cant even believe my ears whenever I hear your voice when we talk over the phone.

You will always be the baby of the family. You know why? Because you remain as sweet and as thoughtful as you were when you were a little boy, hanging on Nanay’s (mom) skirt. I remember you would always try to save something for Nanay whenever I treat you out; either a piece of a hamburger or the whole french fries pack. Everytime you get some chocolates, Nanay would always get a piece from them.

I noticed, you still do that. But now, you share to the whole family. You bring then boxes of doughnuts or order pizza for them. That is why you have a whole bunch of friend who treats you like their own brother. I know how you get loads of gifts or how they bring food during your birthday. I know how your friends extend their love to you by bringing extra something for Nanay and Tatay (dad). They do that to you because you do that to them, too.
You see, you are still so sweet and thoughtful. And I know you would remain such a special person; because you have sorrounded yourself with special people like you.

I also admire your adventurous spirit. I just hope you would know the right path to take.

I love you, dear baby brother!
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