Steemit Philippines Community Photography Contest Week 6 | Theme: LIFE STORY - Share a Great Memory of a Deceased Loved One - My Superman (10-27-2021)

Exactly one year and a day today when a very important person was called to go home to his Maker. Death was something I expected the least. I was hoping and praying for an extension but then the Lord said in

Isaiah 55:8-9

8 My plans aren’t your plans,
nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
9 Just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways,
and my plans than your plans.

We were celebrating my father's 70th birthday then. He was surprised with a lot of presents from his nephews and nieces. Families were gathered together for a thanksgiving service. Everyone was happy and delighted. Not until the following day, when he started vomiting and feeling drowsed. I can't imagine how he must have felt throwing everything out. It was day 1 of our 10 - day journey battling with his condition. He was rushed to the hospital and found out that he had a heart attack. Feeling helpless, we cried to the Lord for comfort. He was scheduled for a CT scan. The results showed internal hemorrhage. But my Papa is a fighter. He wanted to live as much as we wanted him to survive. It wasn't until the 26th of October when he finally surrendered to God's will.

Yesterday, we remembered his first death anniversary. We don't celebrate his death, we celebrate the life we had with him.
Papa was a man of few words. But when he speaks, everyone listens. Dili ka maminaw? maduklan jud ka. hehhe. Bitaw, I am proud to say that a lot of people respect him. He is such a great loss to the family.

I am not a Catholic so I don't celebrate All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day. But I do cherish the memories I have with my papa. He is not a showy person, prefers to keep to himself mga kaguol ug yangungo sa kinabuhi ug usahay mga pagselos. But even so, I loved him dearly. He is a perfect epitome of a father who is willing to sacrifice everything for his children. Was he a protective father? yes, super ka protective to the point nga hapit ko dili maminyo but took it as his way of expressing his love for me. Oftentimes misunderstood, but that's just who he is and I love him for who he is.

Amazingly, God works in wonders. He is able to put joy in our hearts despite the loss. He constantly reminds us that He holds the master plan and that in His own time, He will cause all things to fall into its place. Thankfully, my mom is slowly getting by. Though, it will take a long time for her to heal but she will get there. Nothing is more painful to a wife than losing her one true love. But the Lord's promise is her constant company together with her grandchildren.

That would be all for today. Stay healthy Steemians and see you around.

As always,
@jonabeth

I would like to invite @jenny018 @bien @richel to join this contest.

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