To complement the celebration of Mother’s day every second Sunday of May, Father’s Day is being celebrated every third Sunday of June in most countries including the Philippines. Relatively speaking, we honor our fathers today recognizing them for being the real foundation of every family. Of course, it wouldn’t have been possible for us to see the light of day without their precious seMEN, hehe! That is just putting a little humor into it 
This day made me miss my father more and more! Sure, like all fathers, he isn’t perfect but he tried his best. We aren’t well off. Basically, things were scarce. Though my parents were pretty young when they got married and were completely unprepared with the responsibilities that came along with marriage, I admire them hugely for taking on the challenge. They were able to battle life’s challenges together. Despite life’s adversities, my father was able to provide for his entire family and even sent my mother to school until she got a Bachelor’s degree.
My father was the funniest and the sweetest person I know. On special occasions, he would surprise my mother of mailed greeting cards and flowers. He loves to poke fun at everyone. But he has stringently enforced though non-verbally that I should be without a boyfriend until I finish school. True enough, I had my first boyfriend at the age of 22 when I already had my own job. I am an obedient daughter, you know, hehehe!
I can still recall how proud my father was of me being his only girl. I can see from his face that he was swelling with pride when I graduated from college and got my own job.
If only things were different…
If only he was able to see how his only girl has grown and matured into the person that he wants her to be…
If only he was able to witness the formation and growth of Kuerdas as GenSan’s homegrown talent…
If only he’s here to share with his family’s progress and achievements …
My father sacrificed a lot for our family. I can’t claim that I am a perfect daughter but I wish I was better when he was with us…
If only I could turn back the hands of time and say “I Love You, Papang” more often…
If only I could say “Thank You, Pang” for loving us as only a father knows how….
I could go on and bore you with more IF ONLY’S but it doesn’t change the fact that my father is no longer with us. The day he left us was a nightmare. That was the most painful event that has ever happened in my life!
He was with me at the hospital when I got confined six years ago and he promised me he will come back. But he never did. Life is harsh, brutal and short. That is why it is said, Life is what we make out of it.
Today, I want to reminisce the wonderful moments that I got to spend with my father. I want to remember all the great deeds and sacrifices he made for his love for our family. My father is my hero. He was able to save my life when I near drowned in 1995. I wouldn’t be here today if not for him. I had to fight for my life at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 3 days but I was able to survive. Thanks to him for getting me out of the water in time and applying artificial breathing via mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
There were lots of fond, sweet and treasured memories. And it all boils down to one thing:
I have the best Papa in the world!
Happy Father’s Day, Pang!
General Santos Time
naks! makahilak man sad ta ani te! heheheh… Happy Father’s Day to our dads! mwaaah!
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Hahahaha! Effective ba?? Hehehe!
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Lainy,
Lovely dedication to your Dad.
Being the only daughter, I am sure you were the apple of his eye.
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hello sis, teary eyed naman ako nito. Hats off to you, you can now sit down and write this tribute to your father.I can’t. I think I will not be able to finish my article dahil sa kakaiyak. We will be commemorating my Dad’s 1st death anniversary next month: July 28, the day after his birthday.
BTW, yung sinabi mong naglaho at nawala sa blogosphere, check mo nandun ulit. himala!
Thanks Windy! But believe me, my father don’t play favorites…
happy father’s day sa imong papang leyn..sorry wala jud ko sa tapad mo ato nga mga times, kutaw kog utok sa mga time nga na..as in lifong ko.
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Happy father day
Lucky you, to have a lovely father who gave his best time with you. Now, although he is not around he is happy looking at you because he knows you have a successful life.
Happy Father’s day to our late Father.
It’s true… each of us has the best dad in the world. They did their roles in different ways and each way made them the best and unique. I can feel your loss sis. Until now, I missed my dad even more. Whoever said “Goodbye gets easier as time goes by” lied. For me, it never gets easier with how i missed my papa. But I am consoled to reunite w/ him when Jesus comes.
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and oh… i’ll add one more “if only” to your given. If only your dad gets to read this sis, I’m sure he’ll be the proudest dad in the world!
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You have a great , loving father….just like mine too. Lagi ana pud akong Papa, joker pud kaayo. Sige pakatawa. Makahilak lagi noh?
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Hey Lainy! I recall you telling me a little about him, and how much you missed him.
This is a great tribute to a great man. I can tell the impact even from a distance that he had on your life. I know he’s looking over you, and is so proud of the beautiful and kind woman you truly are.
Thanks for sharing my wonderful friend!
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Hi David. Thanks for the compliments and the kind words.
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Ohh, I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Sis. When I lost my father in June of 2003, I was able to chronicle everything. Until now, everytime binabasa ko, naiiyak pa rin ako.
Huh? Pano nangyari yon? Na-open ko nga yong site. Baket ganon???
Thanks Lermz! Happy Father’s Day pud kay fadear mo.
Ok lang Lermz, you were at your most difficult situation man pud ata niadtong panahona. At least,we both survived the tumultuous storms in our lives…
Thank you!
Yes, indeed! I am one lucky soul for having him. I just wish he’s here today with us, Ate V!
Sigh…..
I just want to share with him my successes and triumphs, big or small, it doesn’t really matter. I know he will always be proud of me…
hey, i just have to join you here!
ako rin, nagtaka din when i noticed that the page is already unavailable. but the next time i checked it, lumitaw ulit. aba!!!!! bakeeeeeet? 
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That is the big question, Sis!
But according to Sis Juliana’s reply at her blog it could be that she won’t be paid by the blogging affiliates if her blog isn’t live that’s why her blog resurrected, LOL!
I really am confused… Puede pala yon? You get yourself deleted and undo the action? Or baka naman Google ang dumelete sa kanya and she made an appeal?
Hay! All these are mere speculations, hehe!
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I can’t agree with you more, Sis! That is our only consolation- that we will get to reunite with them one day soon…
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I bet he will, Sis! Makahilak pud tingali sya
I haven’t vocally expressed how much my father means to me because I wasn’t raised that way but I can express myself more in the form of writing…
The new generations are a lot better because they were brought up to verbally express what they feel. I LOVE YOU is being uttered so simply and easily. I wish I belong to their generation, LOL!
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Unsa pa?!
Hala, kasayang sa akong boto unta, hehe! Sunod nalang pud. I-message lang ko, hehe! Good luck sa hubby…
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