It Felt Like Papa Was Guiding Me to Their Tomb

I don’t know the exact location of my parents’ tomb by heart. But the moment we parked outside the cemetery in Hinigaran, I looked over and spotted it immediately.

It felt a little eerie, but also comforting—almost like my father was waving and saying, “Over here!” ❤️

This vlog takes us from Bacolod to Hinigaran to visit my parents’ resting place, followed by a visit to my aunt, Mama Norma. She doesn’t remember names anymore, but the happiness on her face when she saw me said so much. I’m grateful we got to spend that time together.

Then we returned to Bacolod, where everyday life was waiting patiently to resume stressing me out. Our next stop? CitiHardware for a replacement doorknob.

Our very pricey old one wasn’t installed correctly by our previous carpenter. Neither were some other things, including the ceiling and moulding. Apparently, buying an expensive doorknob does not automatically include the luxury of having it installed properly. 😅

A day of remembering my parents, appreciating time with family, and coming straight back to the realities of fixing a house.

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