Got an award on the day of Papang's first afterlife birthday

The documentation that I worked with ALS-Sibugay, which was one of the semifinalists in the National Search for Outstanding ALS Implementation 2012, earned me a plaque on the very first birthday of my father after his death.

The awarding was done this afternoon through a program,, "Harvest of Excellence," that was held at Roderic's Resort in Taway. There were a number of recipients from SPED, ALS, Elementary and Secondary Educators. We were all given fresh red roses, symbolic of their (DepEd Division Office Personnel) congratulatory gesture. The organizers offered us canned juice and hamburger for our snacks. I was with the ALS group during the awarding of the palques. The Division ALS Coordinator was there and he congratulated me.

It was drizzling after the program, but I rushed to Autumn Woods Memorial Park to greet Papang a happy birthday. I placed the rose I received earlier on his tomb. I said a little prayer before I left. It was still drizzling when I was on my way home. Had he been alive today, he would have been so proud of the recognition I got. But I know that he is just there somewhere, happily watching over us, whom he loved dearly.