Remembering Dad
I am not alone in the struggle of missing my father. I guess it’s when I miss him so much that having many siblings around becomes an advantage since I get to talk to my sisters and share my sentiments and longings of his presence. And guess what, each time I do it, I realize that indeed, I am not alone.
Come November 1st of this year marks the 11th death anniversary of Papa. I know, it’s been more than a decade now but the memory always lingers. Now that I got a daughter, my longing to still have him around becomes even more intense. But I won’t be reunited with him until Christ comes back and would raise him from the dead to take him there along with His chosen ones so I have the hope. Yes, as a Christian, I have the hope of seeing my dead loved ones once more. Good bye for me is not forever.
My father died of lung cancer caused by heavy smoking during his younger days. No, it was not Mesothelioma cancer as mesothelioma is caused by asbestos but somehow, it has the same symptoms and manifestations– pulmonary malfunction. He was only 58 years old when he passed away and though I find his life to be that short, looking back, I can see how huge an impact he has made on many people around me and it leaves a mark of pride within. Yes, my father was a good man, and he was one of the few most humble men I’ve known.
Oh… is my Mesothelioma information not enough for you? This disease may have, in one way or another, become a part of your life and you have further questions about it, there is a site where mesothelioma patients, families, and professionals get together to help each other, you might want to check out the website for yourself. It’s www.mesotheliomahelp.net. I hope it helps.
