Can I have your number?
By Toni
@toniganzon (77346)
Philippines
June 25, 2018 6:22am CST
I met my grandmother's sister-in-law when I went to my Uncle's funeral in Mindanao. She's 83 years old with a very sharp mind and still looking great at that age. She and I became talking buddies and we talked about her past, how she raised 9 children and turned them all into successful professionals and entrepreneurs.
I was humbled by her experiences and at the same time motivated to do more and make more than what I have now.
When it was time for me to leave and flew back home, she felt a little sad. And she said, "Can I have your number?"
I don't know if she will ever call me or when we will meet again. But I sure do hope that the next time we meet, it's not because of some sad events.
17 people like this
17 responses
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
26 Jun 18
@JustBhem her children, mom's cousins, and my second cousins are planning to visit us though. I've been invited by my aunt to visit them again in August because it's harvest time in her rambutan farm. She has no plans of selling her harvest. She said we shall just eat and consume all the harvests and give them away.
I hope I could go again though.
2 people like this
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
26 Jun 18
@toniganzon
Oh, maybe a call from her will do.
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
26 Jun 18
She sees me as her grandchild. She's my mother's aunt after-all.
2 people like this
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
25 Jun 18
i was just wondering about you, and thought maybe you're superbusy at work or still settling in your new home. i've forgotten all about this. condolence. were you siblings there, too? it's inspiring to meet people like her.
2 people like this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
26 Jun 18
@LadyDuck They were really quite intrigued how we get to where we are now without our parents and adults supervising us.
I'm glad that we could inspire them.
2 people like this
@LadyDuck (502955)
• Italy
26 Jun 18
@toniganzon It is hard to lose both parents in young age, I understand they were inspired by your story.
2 people like this
@LadyDuck (502955)
• Italy
26 Jun 18
@toniganzon I think that it's somewhat in our genes to do the right things.
1 person likes this
@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
25 Jun 18
Rest in peace to your uncle..
Glad you made new friend.
2 people like this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
26 Jun 18
I'm not sure she will, but her grandchildren sent me messages.
1 person likes this
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
27 Jun 18
I hope she will call you. Couldn't imagine someone asking for a number and not keeping in contact
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
27 Jun 18
Yeah but I actually don't expect her to. She's 83 and she may have forgotten she has my number already.
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
27 Jun 18
Yeah I've been told many times that I'm a great listener.
@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
26 Jun 18
I´m sure the next visit to your family will be more enjoying. I think, you stablished a long term relation with your grandmother´s sister in law
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
27 Jun 18
She's 83 and I hope she'll live long enough for us to meet again.
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
27 Jun 18
She has 9 children. They're all really great aunts and uncles, very successful in their lives. I'm proud of them.
I don't think I remind her of any of her children.
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
27 Jun 18
My second cousin, her granddaughter actually sent me a message. They're all really good people.
1 person likes this
@Shivram59 (50386)
• India
25 Jun 18
@toniganzon It must have been a very great experience for you to meet a nice,old lady. Did you give her your number?
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
26 Jun 18
@Shivram59 Yeah, I don't want to hear any more bad news.
1 person likes this
@Shivram59 (50386)
• India
26 Jun 18
@toniganzon I hope she will call you....and not because of some sad event.
1 person likes this
@toniganzon (77346)
• Philippines
26 Jun 18
Yeah she still looks strong, but she told me she could no longer travel.
1 person likes this
@YrNemo (20254)
•
4 Jul 18
It is always nice chatting with seniors. They have lots of wonderful experience to share.
