She came into my office four years ago, asking for help with her medical bills. Guess, she thought our department handles patient billing. She was mad, complaining that people are giving her the run around. That was how I first met her, all grumpy. I did help and directed her to people (I know) that can give her assistance. And from that day onwards, she started calling me Apo (grandson).
Every now and then, she would come to see me in the hospital. Bringing me stuff from her hometown in Bicol and sometimes, she’d be bringing homemade goodies. That’s the Lola Socorro I know, kind hearted and open handed. So when the news go to me this morning that she passed away from colon cancer. I couldn’t help but feel upset. I had to stop in the middle of my house chores, got on my knees and said a little prayer for a dear friend and my adopted grandmother.
I will miss her dearly: her smile, her love and her ever generous heart. Namomo-ot ako sa imo, Lola…
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That’s so nice of you to care for a friend old enough to be a lola. She was blessed with a long life and may she rest in peace…
Hello Nell . . . I’m back! I’m soo sorry to hear the loss of your “adopted” grandmother, Lola Socorro. Just know that she is no longer in pain and that you were fortunate to come to know her . . . also, knowing that she called you “apo” was an “honor.” Don’t be too hard on yourself. May she rest in peace. Love and hugs . . . – Lulu –
They say people come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime… guess with Lola Socorro, for some odd reason, she came into a season in your life yet the memories you have of her will hopefully last you a lifetime.
My sincerest condolences on Lola Socorro’s passing.
she reminds me of our landlady who died 4years ago. she was already old and ang bait talaga sa amin. kulang na lang libre ang tira namin sa kaniya. kung minsan pati pagkain libre na rin.
nung nalaman ko na namatay na sya, inisip ko na sana’y makita ko pa sya ulit.
may lola Socorro find peace…
hi nell, i’m sorry to hear this sad news about your lola socorro (nell, “lolo” ang naisulat mo sa title. :D) friendship really does blossom…with people we don’t expect to be friends with and from the most unexpected places. you are both blessed to have been part of each other’s lives. mmmwah!
Nell, I’m sorry to hear about Lola socorro’s passing. It was funny how you both met. She was blessed to have known you…
you are both blessed to have gotten the chance to know each other. i’m sure, you’ve given her great memories, in the same way the she left a beautiful legacy in yours. i’ll be praying for her…
It was nice that she found you when she was in need because you were the one to help her. Her life was made a little nicer by you and I’m sure you also have been blessed by knowing her. Now, there is going to be somene else that will require your help also. When will they show? Who knows? But I do know you have the heart to help them when they do.