Time To See The Light

Memories of February 26, 2006

We never knew that we would come to this

A challenge to our family's happy bliss

A circumstance, a test of faith

Mixed emotions, of anger and hate

Never imagined that we would lose you

Denials on realities, we don't want to go through

But God has His plans, though we wanted you to stay, 

This time will eventually come...if not now, maybe someday

Rest now my little sister, it has been a tiring journey

Pain is lifted, you don't need to carry

You did your best, put on your best fight

But Our Father said, "My child, it's time to see the light."

..I love you still, and will always will

#TeAmaréPorSiempre

Celebrating the life of my dear sister

Ecathrene Miranda Balagso

August 2, 1984 - February 26, 2006

It's Not Yet Time

Memories of February 25

It was in the wee hours of February 25th
As we struggle with nights of little sleep
We closed our eyes to catch some rest
Not knowing that we will be put into a test

In the dark of night, beyond the hospital halls
The angel of death comes into a crawl
And when he stopped, he opened the door
Of the room of the lady at the 7th Floor

And when he was standing right next to you
He checked his list, to see who's on queue
He said, "My lady, it's not yet time,
Tomorrow, I'll return at around nighttime."

..I love you still, and will always will

#TeAmaréPorSiempre

The Power of Love Beyond Death

Memories of February 24

If there's one thing more powerful than death

It is the love beyond that last breath

To surrender everything to God above

And holding on to miracles that you can think of

Though life will always have its surprises

Things we cannot control sometimes arises

And to see someone you love endure so much pain

Your faith to hold on at times can be stained

But the most powerful love above all

On the vast occurrences that may befall

Is the selfless love that is willing to let go

For beyond life and death, love will still flow

..I love you still, and will always will

#TeAmaréPorSiempre

Of Needles and Hospitals...Memoirs of Feb 23

Walls and bed in white

With all my might I tried to fight

As I see you lying there

I can't help but think that life is indeed unfair

Of needles and hospitals that sends me shivers

I can clearly remember how you struggled with seizures

I can't seem to understand why you have to suffer

And with that so much pain, I can't look at you any further

And on this Thursday, just exactly 11 years ago

I look back at the memories I can't seem to let go

Of the memoirs of February 23

I know someday it will set me free

..I love you still, and will always will

#TeAmaréPorSiempre

Looking Back Feb 22 with Pain in My Heart

February 22, 2006

This was the day that we last saw you smile.

Even if you were struggling and was not able to talk, 

We know that you are in pain.

Even how hard you tried to assure us that everything will be fine.

Back then, I was hoping that in a few days 

We will be able to get home.

And after how many days, we did...

And you... You went back to The Home

The Home of The Father

back to the arms of Our Creator.

...we miss you still

...and forever will.

#TeAmaréPorSiempre

The Pain of the 21st of February

Ecathrene Miranda Balagso
August 2, 1984 - February 26, 2006

it was on this same day, 11 years ago

...we never thought that this will be the day

that we will start to lose you

...that it will be the start of not only yours

but our lives' battle

...it was 11 years ago when we had our last talk,

our last conversation

...and after this day 11 years ago,

our worst nightmare started

...but this was 11 years ago

we have tried and moved on

but we will never forget the pain of this day

because this was the day

when you started to drift away

I miss you my dear sister

..lapit na ang Feb 26

..mag-11 years na din

..but I will forever love you 'til pigs learn how to fly

#sorryforbeingemotional