while reminiscing the events of the sad past weeks, I saw him. Love, understanding and concern radiated from his face, He was an exceptional dad... I agonizingly miss him!! oh, how I miss you pang..
You taught us the ways of God. In your laughter, I find strenght and patience. In your tears, peace and courage.
While fearing that the whole world may sometimes be harsh on us your children, I know that your pleadings to God has keepsake and blessed us all. Your intuition and prayers has carried us through.
I remember my growing up years as if it`s only yesterday. You were always there in all the most important and special moments of my life. Your strong and loving hands guiding me. All that I have become now is because of who you are pang..
You were the best teacher that I ever had that sometimes I had wish that I would forever remain a child. In that way I will not lose my innocence and will continue to ask you things like, "why the sky is blue? and why the grass is green?" or where the dewdrops in our glass window pane comes from every morning. You knew all the answers, and in my frail mind it was all so amazing. You were just simply marvelous!
I have not always been an ideal daughter to you. For this pang, forgive me. but I always knew that in the moments that I have failed you, I failed myself too. For if there is a mission in my life where I give of my best, that is in trying to bring you happiness, a star to your name...... for you to be proud of me. You deserved it pang... you have made us all proud to have a father like you..
God has taken you home, with His angels in glory. But from where I am, I will not stop loving you. From up above, I know you continue watching and caring for us. I know I will constantly wish to hold you again, to touch your face (physically), like I did before they laid you in that "white box", and another chance to embrace you, papa.
I miss you pang. We will always remember you. For us your children, you are our whole world and much, much more.
For now, be calm in your slumber.......see you in glory!!
your loving daughter,
Virgie (you call me "bebe")
Note: papa was laid to rest in Manila Memorial Park, Dasmarinas, Cavite on January 29, 2007.
A great man, well respected - the late Reverend Bienvenido Patts Sr.
