i spent last weekend (including friday—an official work leave) with mama and papa. off they went (flying) straight from sweet home bacolod to busy/sociable makati (we were billeted at the renaissance hotel…just right in the heart of makati’s shopping central—you know exactly what it means) to visit their favorite son… hehehe. well, not exactly.
papa is to attend his first-ever high school reunion in manila. he is a graduate of sacred heart seminary in lawaan, cebu, aptly called mschevaliers. while mama, the ever faithful wife that she is, just tagged along with him. and by the way, their vacation is timely with their wedding anniversary. papa also called for a gathering among his siblings on saturday in bulacan. mama met up with her childhood friend from good old high school days in sagay.
old friends.
i imagine my self in their shoes, attending reunions, and meeting with old friends. reminiscing wonderful, some embarrassing and mostly enjoying memories of yesteryears. i wish i could live that long. long enough to see the sons and daughters of my friends, my former classmates, my siblings, my cousins, even my nephews and nieces. ah, life, again.
lifetime friends.
i remember this quotation from a contributor of chicken soup for the teenage soul i happen to read (and memorize) ages ago. “some people come into our lives and quickly go. some stay for a while, and leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never ever the same.” indeed, of the many friends that come into our lives, only a very few will leave a significant mark on our hearts. these are the kind of friends worth treasuring, worth keeping for a lifetime.
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