Thursday, June 13, 2013

DEATH of a Father

It was an unforgettable phone call from the Philippines that woke me up from my cold bed in Singapore, two years ago.

I could only hear my mother's sob. Without words being uttered, it only took a second for me to realize that we have lost my dear father. His death was expected for it was a long battle for him and for the family... yet the excruciating strike of torment hit me and it was unbearable. It was an unbearable thought that I could no longer see my father again, no longer converse with him, no longer share a beautiful morning in the balcony with our cups of coffee and no longer embrace him again.

Today, I would like to ask a favor from you... please look at your father in the eye, talk to him, spend time with him over a cup of coffee or give him a tight hug... for me.