dad

it's been four days since my dad left for the US to finish his nursing course. yes, my dad is one of the many filipino doctors that left their practice here to study again and hopefully, land a good paying job in the states. if he had his own way, he would've stayed. i know because he had all the opportunities back when he was young and just starting a family -- but he decided that it would be better to be with us and have a harder time earning his pay than going off somewhere, having abundant money but being a virtual father. and he was never that. he was always there for us all through these years, making sure we were well-provided for. so a few days ago, he packed his bags again to do this again. he went to the US, with little money and all our love and prayers, hoping that landing a job there would eventually mean more opportunities for my younger siblings.

so now it's back to emails and late night chats with dad. we all miss him dearly, my mom most especially but it won't be too long until we'll be together again.