When Tragedy Strikes Back

It has been a while since I post a blog. In fact, I don't even know how to write now, not even a paragraph. My mind is full of many things that I want to do them all at once. But I am just human and I know I need to do it one step at a time.

Tragedy happens. Anywhere. Everywhere. It so sad that it happened to my family. My uncle ( tatay's brother) died with tuberculosis. Yes, there is a medicine for that illness and even a free therapy from the government. Problem is, he is always negative in his sputum tests and no other way to get the medicines free but to buy. My tito is poor, his family, his living and even cannot afford to buy medicines. He was hospitalized for more than a week and our family took care of him. Until he needs to be transfered to their "home" because I am afraid my babies will get affected by his illness. I pity him. His children should be the one taking care of him and not my family. Then he finally laid to rest, 07 June. He died poorlessly.

A day before my uncle died, my Aunt ( nanay's sister) died also. Like my uncle, she died poor. Without a family of her own, no children, and no money. But I am sure she is very wealthy of love and spiritually. She died of her goiter complications. She has an untreated goiter and got complicated to her lungs.

My parents, upon knowing the deaths of their sister and brother, cannot even move to extend help because they do not have fare. How poor we are! Without any reservations, I sent the money which I have been saving for my babies' needs. "Bahala na." God will provide what I need, as long as I can extend help to them.

I managed to attend their burials. After the interment, I was really sick with Pneumonia again. I am into steroids just to get relief from severe cough and Urticaria. As I am writing this blog, my muscles are still shaking inside, and coughing. I need to work hard and earn for the loses. I know money is just around the corner if you look for it. I do not know when this tragedy be over. But I am hoping and I have faith that soon it will be over.

Alexa's 1st Birthday. She's already gaining weight and happy. Yummy mommy Ces is more happy and excited.

It's been a while since my last post. Alexa, my dearest little angel, got sick a week before her 1st birthday. My heart broke when the nurse stucked an IV in her left arm. She was really crying loud and developed trauma to male nurses. She lost 2 kilos from her 10-kilo weight, dehydrated and irritable because of diarrhea.

A smile that launch AS-211

Baby Alexa on her 11 month stint. She can now walk on her own, run in few steps, knows her likes and dislikes, and reading picture book while on her back.

Because of typhoon Ondoy, Metro Manila is in state of calamity. To those who are not typhoon affected and willing to donate in kind or any relief goods, you may contact this number 913-9425 and look for Lt Sombong. You may also visit our website: www.cmobn.com Thank you and God bless us.

Enjoying Life with Alexa

A week ago I fetched Alexa in the airport. Together with her nanny, they flew from Davao to Manila. It was a rainy afternoon when I see her. Oh, she is so tiny and her angelic face really amused me. She seemed surprised when her eyes widened seeing me and the people around the arrival area. She was wet that she pee a lot inside the plane. I think she's quite hungry and so with Nanny Linda. Both haven't taken their lunch since their flight was scheduled 12 noon. I am so happy to see Alexa again after almost 3 months of not seeing her. I hope this time we will not be separated anymore. I can and will bear all the moments taking care of her no matter how difficult it is. Well, that is the essence. She is my joy and my life. I love you my sweet girl.

Just this Sunday, we went to Greenhills Shopping Center. Her first time to go to mall. I was so engrossed with her reactions seeing those garments displayed inside the mall and the mallers/buyers who were busy buying, fitting and haggling their items. She seemed delighted with her hands up and said " hey!" and tried also to reached some items she liked. I think Alexa is now being socialized and she likes being in the crowd. She is a social baby. As we went home, she fell asleep, unminding of the rain. We reached our room and she was still sleeping, without changing her pink dress. She must be tired from malling. I adore you, my baby.

Visiting tita Cory's grave

Last Saturday, after our information operation in Damarinas, Cavite, we went to Manila Cemetery to visit tita Cory's grave and her husband Ninoy Aquino Jr. There were still people praying for her, taking pictures on the grave site, offering letters and yellow flowers and some were just dropping by. Outside the cemetery were vendors selling yellow shirts with tita Cory's picture. Well, these instant business will surely a hit.