Comments on: My Grandfather’s Voice

By: ate b

ate b — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:16:44 +0000

From what the aunts told me, Kuya D was the one who came up with Maymee

By: ate b

ate b — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:31:06 +0000

It’s funny how i just read this entry and coincidentally had a dream with Wowo in it. It’s not the first dream i had of him, but always he seemed so real, so alive. I never really considered him gone. By the time we came here it just seemed that Wowo went back home. The last time i saw him was at their home. He was watching The Passion of Christ with Maymee. I didn’t stay long as i just dropped something over for them to bring for their US vacation. So when i said goodbye, it was just saying “see you later” with a hug till you get back from your trip. A trip that seems to go on for too long.
I was visiting my friend, when one of her kids called out to his grandpa saying “wowo”. Like most toddlers, they just don’t have the ability to clearly pronounce words starting with some letters, like “L”. I held back my tears for a second only to let them roll down my cheeks after excusing myself. I was told i had the same “L” problem when I was a toddler, which wa’s why I called my grandpa Wowo, and my cousins followed suit.

Hi Ate B, ikaw pala yon! I thought it was Kuya D who started calling him “Wowo.”

By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:42:46 +0000

My condolences to your loss. Today is the anniversary of my Mother's death. I think I'll watch her video.

Thank you Rose. My condolences to your loss as well. Let's keep the memories of our loved ones alive.

By: Monina

Monina — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:45:55 +0000

this is a great piece toni... i'm sure your 'wowo' is smiling down from heaven. he must be so proud of you.

i see how my dad look and care for my sons now and it's only now that i realize how my lolo must have felt for me. he passed away 2 years ago in manila; i feel bad that i wasn't able to tell him all that i wanted to say.

Thank you for sharing your memory of your lolo with me. I too sometimes think that I didn't get to tell my grandpa all that I wanted to tell him... I still talk to him once in awhile. I feel he listens.

By: aloi

aloi — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:48:31 +0000

i loved this entry. thanks so much for sharing.

And thank YOU so much for making time to read it.

By: Lissa

Lissa — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:59:28 +0000

What a beautiful entry Toni. At least you were able to spend some time with him and I'm sure wherever he is, he's proudly smiling at you.

Thanks Lissa.

By: Junnie

Junnie — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:08:50 +0000

aray…may kurot sa puso

you’ve always cherished your time with your wowo and we’ve gone with you on several rides through your blog. i pray that his spirit is where he needs to be in heaven and that im sure he is looking down at you beaming with pride with all your accomplishments…and your garlic breads too

I’m blessed to have friends who understand my rollercoaster ride with this part of my life. Galing ‘no, what support from friends can do? Thanks for the kind words, Junnie!

By: tin

tin — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:56:54 +0000

i was very close to my lolo, too growing up. but i can only wish i could write about him as beautifully as you did.

Thank you, Tin.

By: ladycess

ladycess — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:56:18 +0000

what a nice tribute to your lolo. im sure he appreciates the good words youve written

Thank you Cess.

By: A. Nini

A. Nini — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:17:11 +0000

Hi tonigirl, I miss him terribly… so many thoughts, experiences I would like to share with him. Thank you for keeping WOWO in your heart. He was very proud of you you know.

Hi Auntie Nini, that really means a lot to me. Almost burst into tears reading your comment. I miss him a lot. I’m sure you miss him so much more! Can’t imagine how intense that could be. *hugs*