Just a week plus into Tiffany’s stay in Z, she had to rush back to Manila upon the passing away of her ama, in August. Come October, it was the passing away of Dennis’ guama, in Angeles City. Then the latter part of November, it was the passing away of Dennis’ ama here in Z.
It has been a mixture of joy and sorrow for us, the joy of beginning our married journey, and the sorrow of grief over our loss of our grandmothers, who have nurtured us throughout our lives. They were all roughly the same age, in their nineties, and they all suffered a lot of trials, physically. Although we grieve for them, we also are glad that they don’t have to go through pain anymore. They can finally rest from the physical difficulties that afflicted them, and be at peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon them, and give them peace….
It has been a mixture of joy and sorrow for us, the joy of beginning our married journey, and the sorrow of grief over our loss of our grandmothers, who have nurtured us throughout our lives. They were all roughly the same age, in their nineties, and they all suffered a lot of trials, physically. Although we grieve for them, we also are glad that they don’t have to go through pain anymore. They can finally rest from the physical difficulties that afflicted them, and be at peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and may Your perpetual light shine upon them, and give them peace….
Silver gray hair
Neatly combed in place
There were four generations
Of love on her face
She was so wiseNo surprise passed her eyes
She's seen it all
-“Better Days”,by Dianne Reeves
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