"On Another Hot April Day..."

 "On Another Hot April Day..."

by:

Virgilio F. De leon Jr.MD

I still dislike it every time this day(April 23) passes by each year. The years have dulled the pain a little but I know of the loss that cannot be replaced. The heat is still oppressive which reminds me even more of those last days.

I still hear her gentle and not so gentle advise at times. I still half expect my phone to have some message from her of something she wanted done. Or to maybe gossip about something. Or maybe just an update of who died , got married , will be separating or who is currently in a war with who. I used to find that all funny. 

This was a typical morning for her. Writing on her worn old notebook. Plans. Lists. Pangsingil ng utang or even a gift to buy or a dress to buy for someone's wedding. And this is forever one of my memories that as I run not to be late for med school will be her most favorite time to chat. She would talk about so many things , part of which now I understand as a Dad whose daughter is also rushing for school at mornings. 

I just miss you Ma. And even if this day never passes I always will.