surprise of all surprises..i was honored enough to deserve a long-awaited visit from my dad. it's been a year since we last made those hurtful remarks to each other. no mention of the past was made. only a tear, a hug a kiss and a smile of forgiveness. he missed his apo's so much that they made a trip to the grocery for some ice cream.

i'm just glad that we've patched things up. whatever happened in the past i forgot a long time ago. i have forgiven him as well and its such a nice feeling. i have a weird family i must admit. i was sort of "ex-communicated" by my mom last year. long story...well, i always have a humble and forgiving heart for them. but right now, i am letting things be between my mom and my sisters. i know time will heal all wounds. having a broken family is not easy. moreso because it happened a few years ago when i was adult enough to understand but not to accept. i guess i got used to the fact that a family is always whole...i know i'm being so idealistic about it..and sometimes i blame that for having affected my marriage as well. sigh

as i've said before...everything happens for a reason...and that reason must be somewhere along the bend...i know i'll come across these reasons...at the right time and the right place.