September 07, 2008 Sunday is the National GrandParents Day as celebrated here in the Philippines. It’s the day to let our Grandparents (our Lolo and Lola) know that we value their existence and we are thankful to have them. And though we can always show them our love and care, this day should be extra special.
Mommy and Daddy are more than just the normal grandparents to me. Since the day i was born, they are the ones who took care of me (except for the time that i was taken away by my mother) and i grew up under their care. They helped me gain my second life after the tragic experience my mother gave me that almost killed me slowly as a little kid. They took care of me, showed me love, and guided me all the way up to now that i’m already working.
I love them because they not only became grandparents to me but they were also like real parents. They are always at my side and helped me through a lot of things from problems in school, taking care of me when i’m sick, going to graduations, sending me to school early in the mornings for my field trips, fixing my driver’s license and passport, lending me money when i’m short in budget, etc.
Sometimes I do admit that I get irritated with them but it was never about anything against them. Its just because of my short patience at times or my moody attitude. Like during the times when Mommy would be talking about something for the Nth time that i could say her next words silently in my mind. I understand grandparents are like this already and I don’t blame them. Instead I always look interested whenever I listen to them. And besides, when its about life lessons, I know they just want to keep on reminding us about those things to keep us on track. And then when Daddy is a little drunk, he will keep on talking about us like we’re already old and we should learn to cook for ourselves and stuffs like that but then the next morning, he would still wake up early and prepare my breakfast and packed lunch. Yes, he always does that even if I didn’t ask him to. Another is when they always call us to eat and they would get mad if we don’t come asap when they call us, even if i’m still full, i had no choice but to eat. But then I know they just want us to eat on time and I should be thankful we have food and well i do get happy anyway whenever i see them happy when they see us eating well. When Mommy became weak that she couldn’t cook much anymore, Daddy became our house chef. He always make good and delicious meals. I appreciate it when he wakes up early to prepare our breakfast and my packed lunch, when he always let me have my favorite shrimp and crabs every time he can, when he always think of what i will have for lunch the next day, when Mommy buys me my favorite fruits whenever they go to the market, when they always make sure we have something to eat even for merienda.
One thing I like about them is that at their old age, they seem to be like young sweethearts. They are still very sweet and loving to each other that one would really admire the love they have for each other. From having a fairytale-movie-like love story of a rich guy not inheriting any wealth for marrying a poor girl and choosing to live with her, their courtship up to married life ups and downs, to being the sweetest old couple to date. They made me believe that true love is indeed true and we can only have the perfect partner if we ask God for it.
I love Mommy and Daddy. I wouldn’t be who I am andwhere I am today if not for them. Their guidance, care, and love are priceless. I thank them for everything they did for me. And I thank God that even if i have a broken family and a not-so-good life, I am still lucky to have grandparents like them who makes each day special and worthwhile.
To my Mommy and Daddy and to all the good Grandparents in the world, HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!!!