August 1, 2008
40th Day
I went to Heritage Park at the Fort today after closing the shop before six.
I was late for the mass as expected.
Hazel met up with me at the front door.
"There's a presentation for An" she said.
As we walked in, I looked around the room and it was filled with men in barong and in coat & tie. The women was all dressed up as well. I was wearing my typical everyday clothes. So this is how people in Court of Appeals looks like I said to myself.
We stood for a while and watched the slideshow of her childhood photos. We'd laugh at her mom's narration as she explains how An loves to have her photos taken on the bed of different hotel rooms - in different countries.
Hazel and I would smile every time a funny-posed An photo would flash. She was a well traveled woman. She loves the water - a good swimmer and diver. She loves nature. She was an artist, an aspiring photographer and a really good dancer. She have lots of friends and she was loved by many. She's an intelligent woman and no doubt the life of the party.
Today is An's 40th day. I believe the heaven's gate is opening for her arrival.
Anskoy, wherever you are, thank you for the laughter and friendship. We will continue to remember you until we meet.
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This photo was taken during An's rowing exercise along Pasig River. She was the first person to ever trust and hire me to shoot her team.
Posted by suplada at August 1, 2008 3:46 AM