Twas The Night Before XMas..

Almost time for the 8PM Mas at Antipolo Church... Am waitting outside the cathedral waiting for it tow commence... Been doing this the last few nights... Simbang Gabi (Night Mass) as it is called is quite big here.. A family tradition for years - families, lovers, friends attends together to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ...

Sadly, i have been coming alone... My Mom is just much too weak to even ride anything to come here... And my stepfather has to stay and watch over her.. But each night, my Mom makes sure that i eat early, get dressed to attend on my own... Something I do willingly... Not only because i love churches, the music, and the lights but because my Mom believes it helps her feel better, get through, another night... 

So as sad as it is for me, at this time,  to see families attending together - I  get by as thoughts of Mom gives me reason enough to muster the strength to be here alone in the midst of all these happy people, and give thanks and pray.... And wish that it really does help, especially since last nite was another tough one....