85 Years Ago Today....
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...my late father was born. Yes, he would have been 85 years old today if he is still alive. But he's not. He's been gone for 8 years now but his birthday is still something I always remember.
My father was the 2nd child in the brood of 6. He never finished school because he had to get a job at the age of 16 in order to survive. Because of the lack of education, he could only do jobs that didn't require any degree. Life was hard for him but that didn't stop him from living it and getting the most out of it.
While his brothers and sisters left the 'nest' to start a family of their own, my father chose to stay put to care for my grandmother. When he finally married my mother at the age of 35, he opted to live with my grandmother so he could continue to look after her even if he had a family of his own already. That's the kind of a son he was.
My father was my biggest supporter. In his eyes, I can do just about anything. With him by my side, it almost felt like I could.
Happy Birthday, 'Tang!
My father was the 2nd child in the brood of 6. He never finished school because he had to get a job at the age of 16 in order to survive. Because of the lack of education, he could only do jobs that didn't require any degree. Life was hard for him but that didn't stop him from living it and getting the most out of it.
While his brothers and sisters left the 'nest' to start a family of their own, my father chose to stay put to care for my grandmother. When he finally married my mother at the age of 35, he opted to live with my grandmother so he could continue to look after her even if he had a family of his own already. That's the kind of a son he was.
My father was my biggest supporter. In his eyes, I can do just about anything. With him by my side, it almost felt like I could.
Happy Birthday, 'Tang!
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God Bless.
nangingilid luha ko dito. I remember my Dad,as he died exactly the following morning after his 77th.
You are very lucky to have a father like him.. We all know that a man who cares about his Mom is also a caring and loving father to his own family.
That's the reason why until now, you still remember him because of the goodness and love that he showered to you and your family.
God Bless..
My father died at the age of 64 and for me that's quite still young for anyone to leave and go beyond the clouds. But then it was his time I guess and still miss him a lot.
By the way, thanks for always dropping by. I really appreciate it. God bless..
Happy birthday to your father. You're very lucky to have him as your father. Likewise, he's very lucky to have you as his daughter!
Happy Birthday to your Tatang.