We welcomed Christmas with our real family. With Sister C, Ate A and bro in law's family. Pre's childhood barkada and his family were also present. It was the first time not spending it alone nor with our friends here.
I actually missed our traditional Christmas Eve party where we go to Ninang B's house and then going to mass at the church beside their condo. Hmmm... But being at home, hosting the small party was quite peaceful. It felt "home".
Before I came to Singapore, it's one holiday I was not really looking forward to eversince my mommy-lola died. When I was still in Binan, I would spend it quietly with daddy-lolo, coz Tita E's family goes to Tarlac for that holiday. There was even one Christmas, if I am not wrong, the year before my daddy-lolo died when we hopped in the car and drove to Tagaytay. It was very lonely.
Now, Christmas is something I look forward to because of my family. I want them to enjoy the day, I want it to be special for them. I want my daughters to look forward to it, not because of the presents they will receive, but because of Jesus and of course, the togetherness of the family.
I actually missed our traditional Christmas Eve party where we go to Ninang B's house and then going to mass at the church beside their condo. Hmmm... But being at home, hosting the small party was quite peaceful. It felt "home".
Before I came to Singapore, it's one holiday I was not really looking forward to eversince my mommy-lola died. When I was still in Binan, I would spend it quietly with daddy-lolo, coz Tita E's family goes to Tarlac for that holiday. There was even one Christmas, if I am not wrong, the year before my daddy-lolo died when we hopped in the car and drove to Tagaytay. It was very lonely.
Now, Christmas is something I look forward to because of my family. I want them to enjoy the day, I want it to be special for them. I want my daughters to look forward to it, not because of the presents they will receive, but because of Jesus and of course, the togetherness of the family.
With this, my family and I wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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