i love auntie nelly. i will surely miss her. i understand how painful it is to lose somebody you love so much, a person who was or is a big part of your life and that losing her/him makes you feel incomplete.

I share your pain, ‘Lan. Watching my mother die of cancer was very agonizing. The most hurtful thing is to stand by knowing we couldn’t do anything to extend their lives.

I’m glad I got to meet her again and spoke briefly two years ago when you invited us to a picnic at your Uncle Ramon’s cottage. Much of the time I remembered about your mom was when you were still living at your old place near the San Vicente chapel. She always graciously smiled and greeted me every time I passed by your store whether I am on my bike or riding in a pedal-powered tricycle or “potpot”. In our lifetime, we meet people in different places, different time and somehow when we come to remember them we associate our acquaintances with something they have done or given us. With your mom, I must say it was the spaghetti and the sweetest potato or “kamote” I have ever tasted. I know it was your birthday but I can’t remember the year anymore. There were lots of food but it was the kamote who permeated through my taste buds and gave me a lasting food impression. To this date, I still can remember when your mom passed me that sweet potato in a yellow kind-of -square Tupperware and said “taste it, it’s sweet—-indeed it was, and like your mom, she was always gracious………..and sweet. May she rest I peace.

Nicely said Shoe. In my wedding, Ningning and I decided to have only a pair of godparents, and I wanted that mine would have to be the two of the most influential people in my life. Indeed, I never hesitated to pick Mama Nelly as one of the two. That’s how especial she meant to me. In her memory and honour, let me share this:

Love,
Filled my memories of her
Beautiful, endearing, humble soul.
Abundant, indeed, her compassion
Shared with us, we, I
Too she cared as her own.
Honoured, I will always be
Blessed that I shared her memories
Filled with warmth of a Mother’s
Love.

May she rest in peace.

janet, thank you. I never experience this kind of pain before. I had so many plans, so many things to do but would not happen anymore.

richard, thank you for sharing your bits of memories of my mother. Its beautiful.

Emerson, thank you for that piece of poetry. Close friends like you easily regarded my mother as if she was your own mother–and my mother treated you as her sons. I know you have shared the same grief as I do.

It’s barely two years when I lost my mother. I can feel your pain. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

tito rolly, thank you

My condolences & I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Auntie Nelly was such a nice and caring woman. It’s such a tremendous sorrow losing a loved one. Hope everything is well with you. My family and I extend our regards to you & yours.

Alwyn, thank you.

I can see that you are doing well in the states and I’m glad. I lurked at your site and enjoyed your posts. You know, aside from beer, chocolate always makes my day.

Naiyak naman ako.