My Guardian Angel

A few years ago, i was also a kid who believes in the existence of angels. Or so to say, Guardian Angels.

we don't know where they really originated but what we know is that they are present at every second of our lives.

they never fail to leave our sides just to guide us in whatever things we do, wherever place we may go and all the stuff we do for as long as we breathe.but the usual catch is that, we don't see our guardian angels.

we only manifest to believe that they exist because that's what our parents would tell us.

but as for me, i've seen, hugged and talked to my "Guardian Angel" for the first 21 years of my life.

he's none other than my Lolo Bien.

Having him present in all those years has been really a wonderful memory that i'll surely won't forget.

he's not just a Lolo to me, but also became a father, a fan and most importantly, a friend.

he would help our family and provide us those endless Dunkin Donuts pasalubong every Friday when he comes home from a week long work at the MMDA.

but sadly, he's gone now.just a few days before Christmas, Dec. 22 to be exact, he was taken away from me and our family.

he's probably watching me typing this tribute for him.

the reason why i'm writing and letting you all read this piece is that i want everyone to know that i am so proud of my Lolo Bien and that he is my Guardian Angel in every sense of the word.

honestly, its really difficult for me to write this without shedding tears and feeling so nostalgic about the memories and all of the goodness that he has given me and my family.

i will definitely miss him...

i'll miss the Friday afternoon Dunkin Donut pasalubong that he brings home after being gone for a week-long work.

i'll miss the way he verbally reacts or shouts his opinions of the PGMA administration and the craziness of those crooked politicians.

i'll miss his whole-hearted effort to stay in the kitchen and wash the pile of dirty dishes after a big party or occasion in our house would take place.

i'll miss his crazy reactions whenever i would dress up and imitate different Pinoy characters.

i'll miss his concern for my health condition.

i'll miss his "balato" or money rewards everytime he gets a good salary.

i'll miss his paksiw na bangus, bagoong with talong mix and the oh-so yummy sinangag every Sunday morning.

i'll miss the times that he and i would walk in our dark street here on our place armed with only a flickering flashlight at every 3:30 in the morning just to go to work.

i'll miss the times that i would wake him up just to let him drive me to the fx station and he would patiently wait and stand there with me.

i'll miss a lot about my Beben.

i may probably stop typing at this point but God and Beben knows that me and our entire family miss him a lot.

wala akong maipipintas na masama sa taong ito dahil naging higit pa siya sa Lolo, Ama at Kaibigan sa aming lahat.

I treat him as a very special Guardian Angel na binigay ni Lord sa family namin.

so with this post, i pay tribute to the person with a golden heart, warm-loving smile and humble personality...

Thank you Lolo Bien for every thing...

Thank you and We Love you to the depths of our hearts.

We'll see you there...