Monday, December 11, 2023
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I take solace in those wonderful memories I had with Aunt Rosita. I am heartbroken, yes, but I am also grateful. I am grateful for the many times Aunt Rosita stayed in our home in the Philippines and spent her Christmas holiday with the family. I am grateful for the many hours in the phone that we spent chatting and the emails I received from her. I am grateful during the time she visited me in Singapore and spent time together. I am grateful that I had an Aunt who was just the sweetest person and have touched all those she met with her fun stories, jokes and humour. Her hearty laughter, happy face, positive outlook in life and her generosity will always be remembered.
In my 3 days in Saskatoon, I have reminisced all the stories she shared from her cozy home to her favourite restaurants. I also had the chance to meet her wonderful friends..
As I fly out from Saskatoon today and head back to Austin, I am still mourning for her loss, but I also will continue to celebrate her life. I will hold onto the lessons Aunt Rosita taught me, the love she shared and the memories I made with her. Because that is how she would want to be remembered…Not with tears, but with smiles. Not with sadness, but with love.
Thank you Aunt Rosita for everything! Thank you for the wonderful memories. Thank you also that I had your genes! May you rest in peace.
