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I have been longing to post about the cremation of my father. He died four months ago with a nasopharyngeal carcinoma. He suffered from the disease for almost 3 years since the doctor diagnosed it. Before he died he told us what he wants during his wake and funeral. From his clothes he will wear, to the to the snacks be served, even up to his gravesites location on our farm.  Just now I have the guts to share about my fathers cremation. I will share some photos the day he was cremated.

We waited for 3 hours to complete the whole process. The man was making sure everything is incinerated.

Contrary to popular belief, the cremated remains are not ashes in the usual sense, but rather dried bone fragments that have been pulverized in a device called an electric cremated remains processor. The pulverized bone fragments weighed only 2 kilos.

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This afternoon the little fellow got visitors. My mother and sister came here to see the little guy. It’s the first time my sister will see Miguel Emmanuel. She said, I and my elder brother make beautiful and handsome babies. In fairness, it’s true. Maybe she’s just envious of us having offspring. I don’t know what her plans in the future, get married maybe? She’s been telling us she’ll get married soon but that  hasn’t happened until now. I heard her saying this afternoon that all baby clothes of Eman be kept for her. For her to use with her own baby? In the near future. Well, we’re excited when that time comes.

I overheard my mom talking to the little fellow that it’s  too late for Eman ( that’s what we call him) to see his grandfather (lolo). He passed away last February 21 from nasopharyngeal carcinoma. My father did all he can to survive until Eman comes out but unfortunately he didn’t make it. Well, he’s still living in our thoughts and hearts. We always remember him and will tell Eman about  how kind and loving his lolo to his grandchildren. Ella is lucky to experience her lolo’s kindness. Cancer took him from us. Soon there will be cure to all cancer diseases. If my father is still alive he could have spend more time with his “apos” (grandchildren).

I read over the internet about Mesothelioma cancer. A form of cancer always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. There are stories there similar to us. Families lossing their loved ones because of the disease. There will really come a time when there will be no more sickness and diseases. Where a lolo and his apo can enjoy their moment of bonding together.