Not exactly sure how to write about this…but for the sake of keeping up this summer’s blog, I will try.
Today was my dad’s funeral. Yesterday, the wake. I have never seen more people in a 24 hour period. Nor have I ever felt more loved and supported by all of the people in my life. There must have been over 1000 people who came to the wake…it was such a long day, exhausting, but I didn’t want it to end. Seeing all of those people coming to say goodbye to my dad, all of the people’s lives he touched, was incredible. I have never felt so many emotions at one time. I was sad, confused, in shock. But at the same time I was so proud to have had such an awesome dad. Erica put together a slideshow that played in the background with pictures from my dad’s life, and looking up at those pictures I was so happy to remember all of the amazing times we had together. He loved us so much, and we love him.
Despite of all the sadness, I can't help thinking that we are so blessed. We have the most amazing family and friends in the world. I couldn’t imagine having gone through the past few days without them. Thank you, everyone…you know who you are <3
We’ll see what the next week has in store. I know I will be returning to the Philippines but I’m not sure when.
