Ligaya & Making Her Feel Loved
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Jayson
I may not have said it in words, but I made her feel I cared for and loved her.
That's why every Mother's Day, I gave her flowers. Birthday, Christmas, I gave her gifts that she would want. I know she really liked the Ray-Ban sunglasses that I gave her. She wanted me to see her wearing them, so when it was sunny outside, she would wear them to the mall.
I also gave her Victoria's Secret pajamas; she would wear them during wintertime. The slippers that I gave her hat were a little big, she still wore them every winter even though she had to shuffle when she walked because, as I said, they were a little too big.
Every time I hugged her, I hugged her so tight and tender that she would let out a "hmmm!" sound—I made her feel that.
And we were always open about talking about deep topics. Even thought we had conflicting opinions and ideas, there was always understanding. I will say that we had that connection and understanding.
Birthday gift 2002
Birthday gift 2006
Mother's Day gift 2008
Jovert
I wish I had spoiled Mama more when she was alive. I have a lot of regrets.
Jayson
You've actually done that. You bought her new phones and tablets, gadgets, earbuds, tablet stands. All the Tagalog movies and TV shows your downloaded through the years. The things you paid for.
Don't forget you were always there for her in hospital. You were the one in the ambulance with her. You've been very important especially during nighttime. She even told me: you took such good care of her in hospital; you did more than the nurse. Keeping her moisturized and wiped clean. She said you wiped everything. How many times did you help her use the commode? She was very grateful for everything you did, especially the last few weeks. You've shown her love and care without realizing it.
Don't feel guilt or blame because when she had the heart attack one year ago, that could've been it. You've done so much for her in the past year.
Rosie
Everything you did to take care of her, she knows. At the hospital, your Mama said, "Jovert is coming. He is going to wipe me clean again. Put lotion on my face, my arms. He will take care of me including combing my hair."
Jovert
I wish had done more. I could have done so much more to show her how much I love her. In the last 15 years, I mostly gave Mama ang pao on special occasions because (1) I wanted her to buy what she wanted, and (2) it was quick and easy for me. Before I had a job, I needed to be more creative. These are some of the Mother's Day cards I made for her:
2003
2007
2004
2009
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