Good morning to everyone here, I am Mish Allyna, the second granddaughter.

My grandfather was a
modest and industrious man who will be missed.  He was straightforward and sincere, coming from a
humble family and placing a high importance on family.There are those who say that people come and
go in your life for a reason. Usually for a day, a season, or even a lifetime. You can learn something from
someone’s presence if you are aware of why they are there. It’s a fact that not everyone we encounter
follows us to the end. It was a life almost perfect until something changed the way I see life.

My life with my Lolo was full of adventure and excitement during those years. It was always the two of
us every time my parents need to go to other city to work. Every morning, we’ll be outside under the
rays of sun, doing some gardening things. I still remember on how I will always cry loudly whenever he’ll
say that I need to take a nap. He would stay by my side and sing some songs to make me fall asleep, he
would caress my head till I fall into a deep sleep. Every afternoon, we’ll be spending our time walking by
and observing the surroundings, he would tell me about some stories on how he met my Lola. As a little
kid, I didn’t really know much about love, so I just turn to focus more on the surrounding. In the evening,
we just watch the news and some teleseryes on the tv. My greatest memory of him was when all our
family members were having lunch outside the house, a table full of delicious foods and a table
surrounded by a complete family. I was sitted beside my grandfather, I would look at my grandfather
and try to bump him whenever he’ll put his food in his mouth. Instead of being angry at me, he’ll just
laugh at my action. He carried me to his shoulder, and I hold into his head, my uncle was trying to tickle
me while I’m on my grandfather’s shoulder. I told my grandfather to run so he started running while my
uncle is trying to chase us. It had me laughing out my lungs because my uncle couldn’t even catch us.
Warm breeze running through my hair as I laugh and feel grateful on having a complete family. I thought
that the feeling of happiness I felt that day will last forever but it doesn’t. Life doesn’t go the way we
want it to be, we can’t control the unexpected things. I never knew that he’ll leave me that fast, I never
knew that the person I really cherish will leave me with tears in my eyes. When my Lola told me about
my Lolo’s passing, there were no tears but a shocked and broken heart. I started crying hard when my
Lolo was already being buried, what made me cry harder was when I saw how my Lola cried. It was a
hell week without my Lolo, everything reminds me of him. Until now, I still miss my Lolo and for the past
few years, I learned how to cope with the pain. I learned how to let go, I learned that not everything is
permanent.

He will always be the one and only grandfather I ever knew. He was a man who appreciated what life
had to offer. During the time I knew him, he had a humble life and never asked for anything. I’m still
thankful to God that he let me experience having a Lolo that was willing to give the whole world to me.
A Lolo that was caring and sweet, a Lolo that loved me unconditionally. I learned that in this life, when
we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left
behind. Everything might have changed, but my love for my Lolo won’t change. Thank you for the
memories you shared with me, Lolo.