A New Years Heart to Heart

It's still two hours from New Years here on the west coast and I've experienced some startling events that Eve has to present.


For one, right at 1 AM in the morning my dad started feeling a sort of pain in his left leg and arm. This was very alarming for both my mom and I considering his age. We took him straight to the hospital to have him checked. This took about a good twelve hours til he got released. Turns out he has very high blood pressure and will be put on medication.


It's relieving at least and we all laughed.


However, just thirty minutes ago I had received a call from my aunt that the father of my cousin Jeremy had just died from a heart attack. Only a couple hours til New Years Day even arrived.


This honestly put me in a good fright for a while tonight. After we heard the news I went and hugged my dad for a good while and told him I loved him and apologized for being such a pain that's been stacking stress for this year. He told me that all the pain and stress to help me and other people back in the Philippines makes it all worth it.


I just want to say now as 2012 arrives and brings anew, cherish every moment that you spend with family and friends. Don't let a good minute go to waste, make use of it to better yourself and help those close to you and those you have yet to befriend. Make sure you hug your parents at any chance you get because know that they love you with all their heart. Even if you're away from them, know that they're thinking about you and wishing you well.


I wish all of you a Happy New Year and may 2012 bring good tidings to everyone.