It is not the first Father's Day you are not HOME Tatay but way back then we know we can get in touch with you because you were just miles away. However, it is the first Father's Day I am hoping to be with you even in my dream because in my dream there still a chance to talk to you, hug you, and tell you how much we love you and how grateful we are to have you as our TATAY.
It's been 10 months and 6 days since you went HOME; home where distance is immeasurable. I can't help but cry because while every TV programs keep on reminding the viewers of the celebration of this special day, while they have fathers' to celebrate with... ours, is a different story. How can we express now how grateful we are for experiencing life with you TATAY, how can we celebrate father's day when we know that we can no longer be with you.
No words can exactly describe how you loved us from the beginning to your last breath. I remember the time when angels were calling you, you wanted to rest and go with them but hearing me cry and not accepting the situation made you chose to breathe again and fight for your life. But seeing you in the hardest situation made me believe that heaven is your true home and there you can find peace and joy away from your suffering body in your home with us.
How can we forget the person who loved us unconditionally? Truly, you are the WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS, you prepared a better future for us and sacrifice the loneliness of being away from your family. You are our HERO; you worked hard for us and faced the risk of your work. I regret the time I did not tell you this Tatay.
How can we forget your fave song that only you can sing with your whole heart, soul and body? Not only you sung it very well, not just because you serenade us with it but because your song "EVERYTHING I DO, I DO IT FOR YOU", tells exactly about you... you did everything for us. You dedicated every work for us even your life... You were the man we can always count on like what one of your fave songs says "COUNT ON YOU". I love you so much Tatay, I know time comes when we will meet again and if it is true that we still know each other and have same relationship like here on earth I will tell you all these. You were the first man I loved and idolized. I miss you so much! Till we meet again... :'(