AFTER 40 LONG YEARS, THEY REUNITE.
Hello, warriors!
So as what I've shared previously on my post, my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. It was tough for the family especially to me being a "papa's girl".
I have shared to you the struggles of my dad on that post and how we, as a family, faced this sad reality.
I was in a state of disbelief and denial. And I just can't fathom this situation we have now.
This was also the reason of my depression on my previous post - "What Keeps Me Going".
I even decided not to tell my papa's relatives and siblings yet about his true condition because I do not want them to think that my dad is dying. My dad himself is a weak man tho he looks strick and strong at times. As a protective daughter, I didn't want his siblings to react negatively on his situation so I tried hiding it.
Then I realized, who am I to hide it? They are in the same blood and they have the right to know. More importantly, this will too bring joy in my papa's daily battle.
The Maglalang Clan
Originally, my dad was born in Macabebe, Pampanga. He is the 2nd born of the 11 children of my late Lolo Domeng and my late Lola Beatriz. Sounds like a happy family, right? Well, not really.
Living each own life, my dad and his younger sister chose to reside here in Cebu City. Others stay in Pampanga, Palawan, and Iloilo.
In my 24 years of existence, I have not met some of my relatives in Pampanga and Palawan. I even joked at my dad telling him he should make me a family tree (genealogy) so I'd be able to trace who's who.
Thanks to the power of modern technology that I was able to contact some of my cousins. Just recently they planned to have a reunion with the clan. The original date was December of this year; but things do happen too quick.
Funny how this dreadful CANCER was able to make this 40-years-in-the-making family reunion happen.
Yes, after FORTY LONG YEARS, they're back again in each other's arms... Complete and alive!
I'm so happy for them, especially for my dad. This makes him complete, I know. I'm just so glad.
The Reunion
My dad is the most handsome man in this photo. Guess who?
My sister, mom, dad, brother, and two lovely niece and nephew.
My dad's tears.
My mom, dad, tita, with my kuya and his daughter behind.
The never ending "tagay"!
I have fears in my heart but I will pray for many more happy gatherings in the future.
That's all for now!
You might want to read my previous posts:
SINGLE BELLS. SINGLE BELLS. SINGLE ALL THE WAY! - WHY AM I STILL SINGLE?!
MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINES - PART 1
13 REASONS WHY HAVING BIG BOOBS SUCKS!
WHAT KEEPS ME GOING - fighting back my depression
DEADLIEST SUPER TYPHOON IN ASIA
See you on my next post! 👨👨👦👨👨👦
very sad and unfortunate story with your Dad. I can only hope he is able to pull through. Best wishes to you and your family...
Thank you so much sir @alexpmorris. Your positive feedback makes me less sad. God bless you. :)
Hello Hodor! Your death on GOT saddened me. Glad you're here on steemit! 😄
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A time to remember, a time to laugh and a time to make new memories! Beautiful family @zyrawr!
I also have a big family and i don't even know half of my cousins.
Yes @szuri. I agree with you. There's always time for everything. And we need to be more optimistic to have a better living experience :)
Awwe cheers to our family. The more the merrier hahaha 😇
Best of wishes to you and your family. I have a lot of very useful health information I've been sharing on here. If you're interested in that kind of thing check out my previous posts and follow me for future content :)
Hello @arevolution! Thank you for sharing me your blog. This is a great help. I loved it. You have a new follower.
You have a beautiful family @zyrawr <3 I am so sorry to hear about your Dad.
I'm glad you were able to do this for him. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Hi @bearone. Your prayers are very much appreciated. Every prayer counts for us. Miracle is the only key. He is our only hope. Thank you so much for kindness 💓
And this is what we mean blessing in the midst of cancer.. @zyrawr...
Your mom is a living testimony sir. I'm drawing strength and faith that God is able thru your mom. God bless
What a loving reunited family. it's such a blowing capture of love and passion.