on the 40th day ....

it's been a while. i'm trying to get back on the saddle. the past few weeks has been pretty rough so please bear with me. be nice! =)

before i totally forget - thank you to everyone who offered their support and prayers. in losing my father i gained realization that i am blessed with awesome friends. i will be forever grateful for literally and figuratively holding me up when my world seemed to be falling apart. my love goes out to all of you. i will never forget...

today my family and i observe papa's 40th day of death. it is believed that on this day his soul leaves earth and enters the gates of heaven. hence prayers are offered to aid his journey from earth to heaven where his soul will forever be in peace.

as for those of us who were left behind, the long process of healing begins. it's been extremely difficult for me since i am away from home, away from family who can provide me with a strong emotional backbone that i badly need right now. i have to heal. i promise myself that somehow i'll make it. i survived before. i no reason to fail now.