(Tatang Itok And Inang Idot… My Grandparents. )
There are things that remained in my memory that the passing time did not erase. I just realized that these moments remained to let me by; some things that I can clearly remember even at these times, maybe as an anchor and guide for my very own journey…
On the early mornings before the dawn, my grand parents would be silently popping their native tobacco near the stove while heating water for the coffee, silently talking. The nosy child that I was, I would take my blanket and sit with them, sometimes fall asleep in their laps during those early hours.
My heart grew heavy with love for them as I realized how endearingly sweet it is for them to start the day together; to share the moments of dawn before facing their individual task for the day. I clearly remember now as I write this, as if I can see them sitting together. I realized how their intertwined lives kept each of them strong and alive. They shared and drawn strength from each other as they faced another day of their lives, starting from the moment they waited for the sun to shine, as each new day came; and always, in each other’s company.
Only now did I realize the beauty of those moments, for it was their sacred moments together. Looking back, I could see how their lives had been intertwined. They never get tired of each other. Constantly, they were always there for each other, always together; eternally sweet and reassuring. They knew how to bring out the best in each other, and there’s always that respect that kept their individual lives free but harmonious, woven around their life as a couple.
This memory is something that I am grateful to remember. It is an inspiration, a future’s promise that makes my heart smile with delight. This particular memory guides my heart when it comes to Love (the romantic way). Yes, I would want a love similar to what my grandparents had.
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Leofina Jane
March 5, 2008 at 1:26 am
Thank you for sharing that moment in your blog, I really can identify with the passion and the love that you have described there, because my husband and I enjoy that kind of love. So never give up in your search for that, because it can still be found.
March 5, 2008 at 5:52 am
Welcome to my page, whisperingeagle,:-) am glad, and thank you for sharing,:-)
My heart warms to know that some people are blessed with such precious gift such as your self and your husband. I mean, I know from my experience with my grandparents that even by simply watching it to happen, union of souls like that is a source of inspiration to the people around you. Such an amazing thing,:-)
I just hope I was able to ask them what keeps them together like that..there must some kind of bind to keep that kind of union.
Its an inspiration to have you here, whisperingeagle, hope you’ll come back.