DEAR PAPA, I MISS YOU.

BY: EDEL A MARIANO JR

Dear Papa,
After your car accident, I Rarely want to come out of my room, I felt sad, lonely, and
depressed. It took me some time to finally clean my room. When I did finally be able had the
courage to get up of my bed and clean my room, I found the leather shoes you gave me for
my 13th Birthday They might be old and worn out but is still keep it to remind me of you.
I really miss the bonding’s that we had when you were still here. Like when you bought me
shoes and beautiful Dresses even tough we did not have much. And the Friday tradition of
having diner at Lola’s House. After you left me, I finally got in to my dream school DLSU-
DILIMAN like you always dream. I’m a student journalist and a member of The DLSU
women’s Volleyball team. I found new friends. We would spend time together every day. We
would go to the mall and eat at our favorite restaurant. We even love to dance, just like we
use to do even do you feel stress from work, you never showed me and always smiled.
Tomorrow will be out first family reunion without you. I remember when we always hosted
you would give us money and chocolate that would bring home from the different counties
when you go on your business trips, but this year is the family decided to have it on Lola’s
house Mama, Sandra and Me help Lola set up her house for the reunion. After you passing
Mama become our Father and mother she worked Two jobs as a Nurse and as a Cashier in a
Pharmacy to provide for us. Mama is finally ready to be in a relationship again, even though
you’re the best dad in the world. I’m happy for mama to be able to heal the wounds of your
lost and to be able to open her heart again. Evan is a good and gentleman I assure you that I
will protect Mama always. I hope your happy for Mama. She really misses you every day.
Sandra is slowly opening up her heart again. At first, she did not want Mama to be in a
relationship, but I think she also wants the best for Mama. Sandra graduated Grade 10 with
excellence and she dedicate all this for you. She is now taking stem at DLSZ To pursue your
dream of her becoming a Doctor someday. We miss you every day I hope that your in a better
place now.

Sincerely Yours,
Alleiah