Today is his birthday.
Though he is with the amazing Lord, I know he watches over us all the time just like when he was still here. I MISS HIM! I regret having been a brat to him. He cared for me so much, and loved me unconditionally. He was the only grandfather I ever knew, and I couldn't have asked for a greater one. He believed in me, and watched me practice my "news reports." He always bought my Play-Doh pizzas, and complimented my cooking. He would call me "Doctor" as I massaged his legs, and gave me a dollar if I put in extra effort. Everytime I left, he would tell me to come back for him. :)
He spent the remainder of his aging years with the rest of my mom's family in the Philippines. He wanted to be physically close to his only brother. During his last few hours, all he wanted was for my family to be by his side. Unfortunately, we were halfway across the world, and arrived too late. :'( Nonetheless, he gave us a sign of peace and understanding. That was just the man he was, and I hope to be the kind of woman he had hoped for me to be.
I'm sorry. I have to stop right here. Tears are flowing unstoppable.
I love you and I miss you dearly, Tatay. <3
You will always be my number one fan.