Here!

Just in case the teacher starts the roll call and calls out for my name...I'm here.

I have been an absentee blogger for a couple of months because someone dear to me passed away. It has been hard but my family and I are coping.

To my beloved Y, I thank God for you, for being family with you, for everything you've done to us. Thank you for every Home Economics class homework you've done with me just because I don't have a thread of interest in sewing, knitting, or crocheting. Thank you for being the first person who taught me how to sing. Thank you for cooking our favorite spaghetti. Thank you for making me that cocoa for the last time. Thank you for being always there to defend me especially when I was teased and bullied when I was little. Thank you for doing a great job in raising L, she is a well-rounded, humble, and lovable girl because of you. Thank you for comforting me that time we spoke on the phone and I broke down. I tried to sound strong but I gave in. I was in denial about everything that was happening to you then, but it was you who comforted me instead. The list will go on Y, thank you for just being our Y. We love you. I love you. There's this part here in my heart which you will forever hold and I will move on with your beautiful memories. I love you forever Y.