I just came back from a simple dinner at my sister's house. It was her birthday last 26 January and it also served as a despedida to our youngest brother, Beloy, or Bok as we fondly call him, who is in a short holiday here in Sydney.
Tomorrow morning he flies back to Manila.
Time flies. I remember that it was thru him and taking care of him that I had my first taste of how it is to care for a baby. I was 8 already when he was born and we didn't have any help so we really took turns in taking care of him. I was his Nanay Jeana.
He slept beside me, I put him to sleep until I ran out of songs to sing or I fell asleep before he did, I planned his 5th birthday party, gave my savings so he can have a birthday cake for that party.
We were not the best of friends but we got along pretty well. I am a proud ate, of his many achievements. We can talk serious matters or trivial matters -- movies, books, writing, cooking, Ateneo (hahaha)
In his very short stay here in Sydney, I was happy to see him take care of his nephews and nieces, especially with Baby Sam :D I thank the Lord for Skype because the kids knew him and it didn't take too long for them to be at home with one another.
I know that the Lord has good plans for him, especially with the matters of the heart. I hope he will be blessed with a good partner soon, like I have been.
I will miss him, the kids will surely miss their Tito Bokyo.
Thank you Bok for spending three weeks with us, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here and see you again soon!
Labs you!
