Tis The Season..
Tis The Season...
To be not so jolly. As much as.. you know, it is the one time in the year where everything is awesome. The time off to spend with family, and people that matter. And of course seeing the reactions to the gifts that were well thought of when bought. [Which mind you, I have YET to start. Yeah. Ok well, start most of them I have some.] But yes, this year, this year is a little different. In other words, I again have to stress how much can really change in a year.
Although there are a ton of things that have changed in this year alone, it's hard to be a little more optimistic than usual when I can't help but feel grieved in a sense with the recent events. As much as there are good times to come this Holiday season, I can't help but think of the people that aren't in a way, going to be as happy.
There's my poor aunt back home who's fighting for her life. And I thank God, that she has stayed strong and keeps fighting for her life, for all of us. I feel so bad for my cousins back there, doing everything just to get by with all the payments and constantly supporting her when she's down. But I am also proud of them for coming all together and finding ways to help their mom live. Of course asking their first relatives for financial support is a given. But the thing I find frustrating, as much as I hate to say this, but it isn't fair. Ok by that, I mean it sucks to see my mom having to send most of her paycheck there. Don't get me wrong, the other auntie's send money, but I can assure you it's not as much as my mom would send if you combine how many times she sends money back home just to help them. It's crazy how much. we.. Ugh. It's better to help those in need. God will reward you in the end. As much as I can go on and on about this, I wont. I just feel bad for my mom, especially now that its christmas. I bite my tongue when asking for things, I've got everything I wanted anyhow. But hopefully this coming year, she will be relieved.
Then there's baby Tristan. This poor baby is going through so much. But he's a premie so he's sensitive to everything. I didn't get to see him since.. the beginning of this month. I know it doesn't seem so long, but shit babies grow fast. And I loove this baby. I had a week of classes and finals right after. Thank God I am now finished, but it's sad cause Tristan isn't home. Last week manong texted me a pic of baby Tristan in the hospital. Turns out they found bacteria in his blood, so they had to induce anti-biotics and he was kept at the hospital for observation. But before that they did a bunch of tests on him. I cringe to hear what they did to him. That was a week and a half ago. They estimated his stay was going to be 3 weeks. He's going to be there for christmas. =[
We're all worried for this one.
There are a lot of other things that has happened this year but of course I can't help but focus my worry to these two important people in my life. Especially with Christmas just around the corner. Next week to be exact. Wow. My prayers are constant for a full recovery for them in the upcoming year. And hopefully they will be able to experience a good christmas this season under their conditions.
But to everyone else, I bid you a season's greetings in advance and do cherish the moments you share with you family, and even friends this season. These people give you something that no one else can and you can't lose them. Take care of all the things you need to, and leave all the bad air behind for a fresh new year. All the best!
To be not so jolly. As much as.. you know, it is the one time in the year where everything is awesome. The time off to spend with family, and people that matter. And of course seeing the reactions to the gifts that were well thought of when bought. [Which mind you, I have YET to start. Yeah. Ok well, start most of them I have some.] But yes, this year, this year is a little different. In other words, I again have to stress how much can really change in a year.
Although there are a ton of things that have changed in this year alone, it's hard to be a little more optimistic than usual when I can't help but feel grieved in a sense with the recent events. As much as there are good times to come this Holiday season, I can't help but think of the people that aren't in a way, going to be as happy.
There's my poor aunt back home who's fighting for her life. And I thank God, that she has stayed strong and keeps fighting for her life, for all of us. I feel so bad for my cousins back there, doing everything just to get by with all the payments and constantly supporting her when she's down. But I am also proud of them for coming all together and finding ways to help their mom live. Of course asking their first relatives for financial support is a given. But the thing I find frustrating, as much as I hate to say this, but it isn't fair. Ok by that, I mean it sucks to see my mom having to send most of her paycheck there. Don't get me wrong, the other auntie's send money, but I can assure you it's not as much as my mom would send if you combine how many times she sends money back home just to help them. It's crazy how much. we.. Ugh. It's better to help those in need. God will reward you in the end. As much as I can go on and on about this, I wont. I just feel bad for my mom, especially now that its christmas. I bite my tongue when asking for things, I've got everything I wanted anyhow. But hopefully this coming year, she will be relieved.
Then there's baby Tristan. This poor baby is going through so much. But he's a premie so he's sensitive to everything. I didn't get to see him since.. the beginning of this month. I know it doesn't seem so long, but shit babies grow fast. And I loove this baby. I had a week of classes and finals right after. Thank God I am now finished, but it's sad cause Tristan isn't home. Last week manong texted me a pic of baby Tristan in the hospital. Turns out they found bacteria in his blood, so they had to induce anti-biotics and he was kept at the hospital for observation. But before that they did a bunch of tests on him. I cringe to hear what they did to him. That was a week and a half ago. They estimated his stay was going to be 3 weeks. He's going to be there for christmas. =[
We're all worried for this one.
There are a lot of other things that has happened this year but of course I can't help but focus my worry to these two important people in my life. Especially with Christmas just around the corner. Next week to be exact. Wow. My prayers are constant for a full recovery for them in the upcoming year. And hopefully they will be able to experience a good christmas this season under their conditions.
But to everyone else, I bid you a season's greetings in advance and do cherish the moments you share with you family, and even friends this season. These people give you something that no one else can and you can't lose them. Take care of all the things you need to, and leave all the bad air behind for a fresh new year. All the best!
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