Still Going Strong

Today marks my lolo's 80th birthday. It really is a significant day for my family and I to celebrate one of the most well-respected, loving, and important figures throughout my family tree. After still going strong all these years, as a family, we're glad to say that we appreciate everything our grandpa, father, relative, friend, or whatever else has contributed to our family.

Hearing so many stories from about my lolo from my mom, lola, and my uncles and aunties, my lolo has sacrificed alot to maintain the family he had while living in the Philippines while supporting many other relatives who relied alot on both my grandparents. My lolo, also along with my lola and mom, helped raise me throughout my childhood years. I still can recall alot of memories I had with my lolo when I was a young baby/child such as watching television late at night to him giving me baths to him always telling me stories of how he hustled his way through life to make enough earnings to support himself and others. I always respected my lolo no matter if he raised his voice at me or had to discipline me in a harsh way. I learned alot from my lolo and I always enjoyed his company as I continued to grow up.

It was a rough start of the year for my lolo this year but with all the support from my family and the prayers we were able to say, God was able to find a way to help my lolo stay strong and fight for his life. I thank God for giving our family another chance to be with my lolo and that we wish to continue having him with us for many more years. I've been blessed to have loving and supportive grandparents throughout much of my time growing up and both my lolo and lola will continue to inspire me with my future endeavors. I pray to God that he will keep my lolo strong and that he can continue to be healthy. Thank you for all you have done lolo bata. I love you.