Mother of All

     Ever since our big family gone up really big, My Great Grandmother, mothered 8 offsprings namely: Lizinka, Ophelia, Wilbur, Edwin, Manuel, Jojo, Grace, James (they call it lucky 8,hehehe). Well, I guess that’s what I know of. Aside from the fact that Life before was so hard and was very difficult, they raised them all together at the same time with her late husband-- Dicoroso Sr, who was once an influential man (A very Good Teacher) before he passed away,--burning  up their asses just to raise 8 children and feed them up on their tables fully. And they were all lucky they’ve survived everything with each other’s hand.

     

     My Great Grandmother, Francisca (pronounced as FRANCHESKA) Gelsana, was one of the hard-working persons I’ve known in my entire life. She was really a Woman full of Love for work, to her family, to her friends, and husband. I was unfortunate enough not to witness the old times when they have to plow to eat, to persevere to have money and to work to survive. And I know it wasn’t an easy task but they both did a good job. She made her all children Professionals, got a Bachelors Degree and worked somewhere now. Damn! She was one of a Lady. Hell to the NO! She was really pretty when she was my age that’s why her husband was captivated by her eyes. I cannot imagine how she able to survive it raising 8 lovely sons and daughters by her own was never a joke. Like, duh! I know Lolo was there but I mean, mother’s care is different, right? I could rather think of thousand baby cries, smashing vases and naughty kiddos but I think it was totally different before. Kids were actually taught to help the kitchen, study, do the laundry, Clean the house, and etc..I meant it the old way not the modern way,lol.  Lola was a great cook as well. She cooked a lot of things like what my Grandmother used to say “ Sus, imo lola kikay(nickname) dong kay grabe kaayo na mo luto.  Maayo mo luto og biko(sweetened rice covered with banana leaf), ampao og unsa pana diha”, that’s where I learnt how to cook because of her, as quoted by my Grandma. hahahay, funny old memories.hehehe

     

     To be honest, I treat myself as unlucky, I should say because I wasn’t there. I was not there when and how my Grandparents were brought up and how they managed to get up on their own feet.  I am so proud to have her beside me every single of the day at home. She was so funny and she has always been the  Hardworking, Caring, Loving, Understanding, and most of all, she always smiles. Sad to know, she’s never been the same of course. Everything has to deteriorate, ryt? “Kung sa bisaya pa, magbag.o ang tanan inig ka tiguwang nimo”. Everything has to change and change is the only constant thing in this world. I am just so proud of her and I cannot express how happy I am to have known and have someone like you Lola. And I never got the chance to say how THANKFUL I AM FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR US, FOR OUR FAMILY. We will never be the person we are now if it wouldn’t because of your perseverance and dreams. In behalf of our families, Thank you so much . You taught me a lot of things in your own little way and I totally appreciate it. You may never see and know it but I am.

I missed you Lola Kikay, I missed everything about you. I missed bickering and laughing with youL

 Just to let you know, I am your greatest fan and you are my Idol. And I will always be.

Now and Forever:)

Moi,

ericderey:)