Black Bird

I never thought I would be saying goodbye to a loved one for quite a while..at least not after I just lost my father. But alas, life is full of surprises and you can't ever really tell what will happen next. Nothing is certain and of that I am, well..certain. But you know what I've learned this past helluva year? It's that we are actually stronger than we think. I wouldn't have imagined going on my life without my dad, but here I am. And my Dad is never really gone. And now he'll be with Papa Jun, my mom's younger brother, probably watching over us all with love. I always believed in guardian angels and now there's a squadron out there looking out for me.

Anyway, Black Bird by The Beatles has always been my theme song for saying goodbye..so, yeah. Here are some of the photos I took during the funeral. 

Here's Mommy and her natural smile..been teaching her how to do that. Isn't she lovely? She always told me that when I was young, I'd deny it when people said I looked like her. I was a fool. Hehe. I really admire her. She's the strongest person I know and Ate and I are so lucky to have her! Love you, Mom!

Skyping with Daddy Benny. It's amazing what technology can do when used for the good.

Agit.

Ate likes touching her hair.

 I just do!

Pretty sisters! No, they are not twins. The Fajardo DNA is just really strong!

Kanino pa ba naman kasi magmamana? My beautiful Lola Mommy. I love her so! I love it when she's malambing with me. That's probably where I got my charm! CHOS!

 Candles..

Tradition. They scattered the petals on the road we took to the cemetery. It was a looooong drive.

There's something heartbreaking about chains.. 

We let go of balloons but we'll hold on to you, Papa Jun.

She has already said goodbye to two of her children. Her strength as a mother is inspiring.

You were only waiting for this moment to arise...