RIP MAXIMINA FERRER.

Yesterday, September 01, 2005, my grandma past away... i know that she's in a better place and is watching over everyone who she loves and in return loves her. i know that she lived a great life.. a long and happy one... her life wasn't cut short, she was blessed with every day God gave her to live.. and with that she had an admirable, loving husband, 11 children, a lot of grandchildren, caring friends.. everything that makes life meaningful. my grandma is a strong woman, a wonderful mother.. i believe she was 76 years old... she's incredible... The memories i've had with her and Tatay and just everyone has and always will remain in me.

when i went to visit in CA and went to the hospital to see her...the first time we went there, i didn't know what to expect... but yeah just seeing her smile made my day and touched my heart... i'm just so glad that we got to see her... it's almost like she was waiting for us... out of my family i was the last one to see her because before we left to go back to WA, i went back to her room to give her a golden Rosary... but there's this one day that i'll never forget: when i was kissing her good-bye because i was leaving with i think Angela, she said "ang ganda si melissa"... i'm not sure if that's the exact line.. but it's something along those lines.... =]

well... i know that everyone misses her and loves her but she's in heaven now... everyone has an angel looking down on them... we love and miss you Nanay.

I'll be down in California once again for about a week to attend the viewings and her funeral... i've never experienced this... never been to a funeral... i don't know what to expect... i don't even know what to say...

but yeah it's life... and for me... i just hope i'll be able to live a long life with many experiences... yep... live life to the fullest... do what you want.. strive for the best.. reach ur goals... experience what u want... find that special someone.. and i don't even mean just a husband.. even just like boyfriends.... avoid regrets... follow ur heart =] sure life isn't always the good stuff.. even the bad stuff is okay.... break-ups, heartaches, failure, disappointment.. blah... it's life.. live it... cherish it, take advantage of it...

well here's a pic from Feb. 1998 at my grandpa and grandma's 50th Golden Anniversary