I've had a very difficult week--so difficult that I can't even really write about it. However, there are always bits of images that provide comfort.Growing up, my family proudly distinguished their household as a Filipino household because of the custom of taking of your shoes upon entering someone's house. Some even go as far as to have a bunch of sinelas or slippers for you to walk around the house.
At my uncle's house over the weekend, this tradition was displayed prominently in the entry-way. Even my cousin Maya would take time when she saw someone come in and try to put sinelas on someone's feet as they were taking off their shoes. Every time I walked in the house I had to smile at the pile of shoes and was comforted by the familiar surroundings.
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You are so right on! :) My shoes are in that pile.
:) Therese
Please call me if you need to be distracted, or if you need anything.
what was also comforting was to have you and chris present and for that i am sure the family is grateful.
i'm glad we had the chance to spend some 'away' time together, too.
hope to see you soon, maybe next month?
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