i miss my tatay ;(

Philippines
July 11, 2011 1:39am CST
i miss my dad (tatay). he passed away when i was 13 years old and now im turning 25 on August. i sometimes wonder if i would be a different "me" if he didn't leave us. i love my Mama, there is no doubt on that. there are just questions of "what if tatay is here with us still?" would life be different? would i be happier or stronger? wherever you are, tatay, i miss you! i love you so much!
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
11 Jul 11
I am sorry about your dad; I lost my mom when I was thirteen and wonder what I would be like if I had her to guide me through my teen years. I guess that is a question I'll never know..
• Philippines
13 Jul 11
yeah, its a question we'll never know. i dont know which is tougher - to lose a dad or a mom... maybe because i have my mom for the longest time than my dad, im thinking its harder if she's the one i lost a long time ago. but who can tell right? thats why im trying my very best to make Mama happy. i owe it to my tatay. and i believe he is watching us always.
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• Philippines
17 Jul 11
sorry to hear that. we wouldn't really know their importance and how much we need them until they are gone. i am lucky i still have my Mama and 2 siblings. one day i'll have my own family and i'll make it a point to be the best parent :)
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• United States
17 Jul 11
Thanks Kat... I am sure you'll be a great mom too..
@Rick1950 (1575)
• Lima, Peru
13 Jul 11
I've lost my father some years ago and I consider he has been my best friend because he gave us his love. You have lost your father when you were still very young, and I think you'd have been happier, if you had more time to share with him.