The evening of 24th of
September 2012 is probably the longest night of my life…It felt like my heart
stopped beating during those moments…Papa was rushed again to the hospital
because apparently he stopped responding to my mom and sisters when being
called…And then in the early morning of 25th of September 2012, I
had received the worst text message ever in my life...”Ate Cherry, wala na si
papa, dito na kami Rizal Funeral…”
Papa underwent Hemodialysis for
three years and during those times, my mom and my sisters are hoping for him to
get better but preparing ourselves for the worst things that can happen. But I
guess you can never be prepared for things like this, it is so hard to let go
of Papa. We had witnessed his battle for him to spend a few more years with us.
We were saddened how he was affected by the treatment emotionally and
physically. A lot of times I had questioned God why him…
I had to travel from Japan to be
with him for the last time. I don’t even know how I was able to do it with my
knees shaking and my eyes flooded with tears. (I’m sure Papa had
guided me all the way...)
I love you so much Papa. I will
miss you every day of my life. Thank you for the wonderful memories we had
shared and for the values you had taught us. I may not be your sweetest
daughter but I hope you knew how much I had loved you with all my heart. People
say that you were lucky to have us as your daughters because we grew up as
responsible and loving individuals but they are wrong…My sisters and I were lucky
to have you as our father because you had raised us well. I am proud of you.
Greatest Love Story ever told...
Last pic of Papa with my three sisters
Papa with his Sweetest Daughter :-)
Papa with Rome (his first granddaughter)
I will always be a "Papa's Girl"...I love you Papa...
R.I.P. Mr. Romeo Ocampo Radoc
This link is the video for "Always On My Mind" by Elvis Presley.
My youngest sister said that this was the last song he had listened to on his cd player
and sang along with it. A certified Elvis Presley fanatic 'til the end!
