Reflections

My mother visited us for three days. Somewhere along the discussion she mentioned about my father. It was only yesterday that I knew that he was asking for sugar before he collapsed to a coma. He was diabetic and was bedridden. My father died in 1998 due to diabetes complications.

She confided that my father even requested her to stop working at that time and just stay at the house and care for him. Unfortunately she can't leave work because there are bills waiting to get paid. So my brother who was not working at that time and my sister took turns caring for him instead while she was at work. Dear Lord old stories could hurt so much.

I realized that Philippines got to change a little. Doctors must educate carers and the patient about the illness and how to deal with it. I have kept my father's memory for so long in my heart I haven't get over with his death yet. I guess it will be difficult to forget the greatest father in the world. Time should not be wasted and should be spent wisely. Getting sick is no joke when don't have enough money to pay your medical bills. Work now, save some because our tomorrow relies on how we work today...

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