Tales From The Darkroom

Tears over lunch

On my way out to the shop today, I saw a card outside my room. It was the card from my cousins for our lola mommy. My mom left it there for me to read. It was the card she was telling Pam yesterday. The beautifully written card - she said.

A little background about my cousins- Nikki (who was 18yrs old then), Nikko (16 years old then, I think) and NicNic (the youngest) grew up with my lola when they were still here in the Philippines. When they migrated to the U.S., lola mommy stayed with us in our home.

Back to the card.

I opened the card while eating lunch...

It was a tri-fold card for her birthday dated 2005.

I read Nikko's letter first:

I find him hilaious as always.

Then NicNic and Nikki's:

I got teary eyed while reading Nikki's letter. She was the closest to our lola and she really did take good care of her even if she makes fun of her alzheimer sometimes.

When our lola passed away, I was told that Nikki was the one who cried the most. She received the news even before her mom did. She called her mom and told her the news while driving and had to pullover because she was crying terribly. I can just imagine her.

Lola Mommy never get to see Nikki, Nikko and NicNic before she passed away. They weren't even allowed to go home for the funeral because of their visa.

Thinking back about last night, while we were watching mama's interview for Proud Mama - She asked and wonders if who's going to cry the most if she's gone.

I think I know now the answer.

Day 1: Lomo Lounge

I just joined Project 365 on flicker so I'm forcing myself to post one photo a day... or atleast here.

Wish me luck!