Three Men and a Big Lady

A very close friend of mine, an ally, a confidante, is leaving next week for abroad. As much as I am truly happy that he will be seeking a better challenge somewhere, I am but human to feel sadness in his departure.

We have been the "fabulos 'por' ", the "prayer warriors", as we have shared to one another the prayer of each. Ours is a bond that is tightly intertwined amidst resignation and the feeling of discontent (if you are closest to us, you will know what that is). They are my brothers in prayers, in laughters, in food tripping, in problem solving, in chismisan. I was always considered one of the boys despite how I always tell them "hello, babae ako!" whenever they get immerse with their boy's talk. I was their big sister, literally at that, as when the four of us walk together, I tower over my three "little" brothers. They have taught me that men are generally good by showing me how they are ... to their wives and sisters and daughters and .... me ... that is when they feel being nice to me and not treat me like I'm of the same specie as them.

The four of us, we have dreams of our own. We share our visions and dreams for ourselves, for our families and even for our friendship. We pray together for each. We are silent amidst the chaos. We support. We triumphed.

One left few months back and it saddened me that one of the four corners had gone chasing the end of his rainbow. A responsible man to his family, a funny man to his friends, a respected professional in his field. Donskie, we call him. To me, he is the Ching, short for tabachingching.

After few turns and stops, another of the four corner will be leaving his post today for a better pasture ahead. He was a funny man, serious in his field, the "lion" man and "possessed" whenever he feels the lens of the camera is focused on him. You will never miss how popular he is amongst the people in our workplace. No bad blood, he is that. Everyone simply adores this man of diplomacy and wit.

To you, my utol James Kulotskie so long. I am sure we will once again see each other as we have all planned.

Now that only two of us are left, we try to hold on to our posts. We wait. Time is crucial. We know in time, in His most perfect time and perfect will, Boomskie and I will also be placed to where we will soar as high as our two brothers.

later.