Christmas is merry as one should make it. After all, Christians commemorate Christ's birth during this season. By tradition, it is a season of giving, no matter how much commercialization has been coupled to it.
During this season, Filipino families make sure that they gather together. Extended families likewise gather among households during these days. We also did. Our sons working in Polomolok and Makati, and daughter who studies at Diliman were all with us. We hosted for 3 days a relative (Stephanie) who settled with her family in Vegas. And we took time to visit our only relative (wife side) residing in Davao.
But this Christmas was different. We missed Yam so very, very much. But we didn't allow ourselves to sulk in a corner feeling sorry for ourselves. We visited Yam's tomb to honor her and to thank our great God who assured eternal life, for her and to us, in His own time.
In response to a friend who is a fan of Yam: "Grief is a long process. But it's not something we ought to deny but something to recognize and embrace. It shouldn't slow us nor drag us down but should be discerned for all it's worth. Grief is not about misfortune - it is about living life well. Life has its seasons, and seasons have their reasons."
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