THE ABLE DISABLED WHO DESERVES A FATHER'S DAY TREAT

(after lunch time with Han Pao crispy chicken and noodle feast, and especial miswa soup with squid balls, pork, chili leaves and carrots – yummy!)

Disability disables an individual to participate in life’s activities on equal grounds. It limits opportunities to self-development, exploration, and success.

Not so much now with Papsie (what I fondly call hubby). His disability caused by stroke paralyzing the left part of his body does not hinder him to be a

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  faithful, (to wife, to kids and to his friends)
  approachable, (always ready to listen and be a friend)
  trustworthy, (secrets are sacred to him)
  humble, (he said this is not true to him LOL but I believe otherwise)
  encouraging and (kaya mo yan, ikaw pa!)
  responsible (even with his present condition)

person loved or adored by many. He had overcome melancholy with thoughts of his two children. You will hear him say, "I don’t need to get well from my disability, I need to live for my kids."

Perhaps this seemingly jolly man had almost conquered despair already. The stroke, which had damaged the part of his brain that controls motor skills, had caused him tear-filled nights before. It had accorded him self-pity beyond words and had laid before him a life that looked like meaningless.

But time healed the wounds. With our love, we let him feel that he makes a difference in our lives. His love and attention are incomparable. Well, some others would say that he ought to be good because of his condition, and the reverse could be if he is as physically normal. I doubt it. He is a good man ever since – a man with vision and principles – that it was impossible for me to ignore.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, PAPSIE!!!!!!

A letter from Daryl –

Dear Papa,

Happy Father’s Day! This is your day, Pa. Thank you for all the sacrifices that you made for us. Thank you that you cook my breakfast every morning. Thank you for the guidance that you gave me. And please forgive me if I sometimes get into your nerves. You should be proud of yourself, Pa. You did not let your disability to hinder you from doing things normal people do. Heck, you can even drive better than an average man. You have lots of diskarte.

Always have faith in the Lord. You may no longer be able to move normally, but God has given you much more - a beautiful and smart wife, and two great kids. What more can you ask? And I think that if you did not get sick, you nay have not spent more time with us. And again pa, Happy Father’s Day!

Love,

Daryl

A letter from Kay –

Dear Papa,

Happy father’s day! Pa, di ko na papahabain pa, I just want you to know that I’d rather have you with your condition than not be able to spend a day without you. I won’t exchange you for anything else. I’m happy and pleased… I love you so much! God Bless you!

Your beautiful daughter,
Kay