It was a very fine and sunny afternoon while enjoying my catnap in that small cottage. I was having my one-day summer vacation with my family in one of the beautiful beach in the province of Davao del Sur. Despite the very kinda-fire or the heat brought by the sun, it didn’t diminish the happiness I felt being with my family again.
Since I graduated from college and luckily landed a job, I really find a hard time to go home or to the province where the rest of my family lives there. And take note, my mother has been very vocal in her feelings that “nagtatampo na daw sila.”(Laughs)
Though they act that way, I knew very well they really understand the mode of my job. That’s why I always see to it, that I have a constant communication to them. (Geez! Thanks to the inventor/s of cellphones!)
I was fully mesmerized and captivated by the scenes and views of the ocean shores when slowly the built of that handsome man comes to the picture! I can’t help myself but raised my eyebrows as I formed the sweetest smile I ever had. Ah, my male version! Wherein, where ever perspective, people who seen us said you look like him! Definitely, of course, because he is my father!
I was still smiling as my whole attention was in him. Later did I realize one of the reason why we were in that place is we are celebrating his 50th birthday! Yeah 50 and yet still alive and kicking. I can’t help but reminisce the time when we were still together. Throughout my existence, I really adored and admired him. In fact he was my idol. Truth is, I always looked up to him and made him as my guide in choosing a man to be with when the time come I’ll settle for good.
Ever since he is never really that affectionate. I always look him as strict, firm and very disciplinarian. How many times did I remember I cried because he easily gets mad and very hard to please. Emotionless. Many times I wished we could be that close so that I can share with him my thoughts, my feelings and everything that a girl wanted to share as she grown-ups! But I am not given that chance. I get more attached to my mother instead.
But for a revelation, his attitude serves to be my inspiration and guide. The very main reason why I reached my goal and ambitions in life, to what and where I am now. I owe him a lot. His way of raising me helps me a lot to be a directed, disciplined, and responsible person. I really thanked God for giving me such one.
He really is a father in his own way and truly deserves to be commended!
This column is one way of telling him how much he is loved, appreciated and admired and respected. Thank you so much Pa for all the things you have done. Words may not be enough but I want you to know I really really love you and will ever will.
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