Mikaela's Moon

My husband and I went home last Tuesday and Wednesday to Batangas City. I was glad to be home. I haven't seen my youngest brother since Christmas. Marx is HUGE! He is taller now, but still very chubby. Hehe.

We arrived at around 6pm. We mostly watched tv. I couldn't sleep that night. I was awake until 4:30am. Raymund finally woke me up at 1pm, and had lunch together. Then we went to the mall (SM City Batangas). He bought a leather belt. I bought a small umbrella plus a medicine box. He treated me to halo-halo in Chowking. Yum!

After buying candles, we picked up my mom and then headed off to the Eternal Memorial Gardens. Finally, I was able to visit my neighbor, Francis. I've been thinking about him constantly since he died last Feb 12. It made me feel lighter now that I have visited him. We went to his parent's house, and I hugged his mom. My mom was right; I can also feel their overflowing grief. The only thing that separates our houses is a stone wall, and even with that, I can feel their sadness and grief. I can feel his presence at night. Looking back at his picture 10 years ago, nobody would ever believe that this quiet and shy boy would commit suicide when he turns 19. Tragic indeed.

I pray for you. May you rest in peace.