Lord, help us to see death for what it really is - the end of poverty and the beginning of riches, the end of frustration and the beginning of fulfillment; the end of fear and the beginning of peace, the end of pain and the beginning of joy, the end of weakness and the beginning of strength.

So now, O Lord make us believe that our beloved Lola Juling is indeed just departed to a better world - where at this moment she is alive, is conscious and full of love for each of us, and awaits our coming one by one.

Farewell dear Lola Juling, pray for us until we are together again and home at last, forever. Amen.

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just got back to work from a three day leave to attend to my Lola's interment. i had to go to la union alone as my kids have classes they cannot miss. seeing her to her final resting place somehow made me feel at peace.

i realized how well loved she was by so many people, family and friends alike. so it was not difficult for us to let go. i know she is happy where she is now. and though we will all miss her presence, leaving us in such a peaceful manner was enough to accept her demise.

goodbye Lola, send my love to Lolo, Dad and to my son Carlos. till we meet again. we love you!