The Pawn Solution and Commitment
To My Ikay,
Last night, while you are sleeping and as I was busy preparing my liquidation report, your mother approached me. As she made conversations, the topic went to our immediate need of cash. Mortage, credit card bills, house rent, internet fee and others. I must admit, I'm a little overwhelmed right now. We are really on the tight end at the moment. I have a quick solution that I've been thinking for awhile, but I know your mother will be deeply sadden by it. But looking on the clock and calendar, as time quickly passes, I know it's the only option. Without uttering any word, I removed my wedding ring. Hand it over to your mother. She understands.
She knows what needs to be done. She also removed hers. Along with her engagement ring. I can see in her eyes she is unhappy with my decision but at that the same time she knows, I tried so hard yet I'm still short. She knows the anxiety I've been feeling for a quite awhile. She knows I'm troubled and I am not opening up to her. She knows, these are just hard times. She placed the 3 rings in a small ziplock plastic. "Babawiin ko din yan ngayong buwan. Saglit lang sila dun.", I said to your mother. "Ok lang Tay." Those 3 words reassures me that she knows, we are both saddened that our symbols of commitment will be pawned. But those are just symbols, made of nothing but gold.
You see my daughter, true commitment is made of actions and sacrifices. It doesn't necessary requires a symbol, but looking at you, you're my true symbol of commitment. Not a marriage certificate, not a whole album of wedding pictures, not even a piece of metal on my finger. Commitment is an act of love and trust. I am committed to be the best husband and father. I love your mother so much. And equally, I love you. Every hard decision I made or make, will ultimately be for you. Both.
In time if you read this, I hope you also understand why I do what I do.
I love you my little bunny.
With all the love,
Tatay
06-Aug-2019 Manila
Last night, while you are sleeping and as I was busy preparing my liquidation report, your mother approached me. As she made conversations, the topic went to our immediate need of cash. Mortage, credit card bills, house rent, internet fee and others. I must admit, I'm a little overwhelmed right now. We are really on the tight end at the moment. I have a quick solution that I've been thinking for awhile, but I know your mother will be deeply sadden by it. But looking on the clock and calendar, as time quickly passes, I know it's the only option. Without uttering any word, I removed my wedding ring. Hand it over to your mother. She understands.
She knows what needs to be done. She also removed hers. Along with her engagement ring. I can see in her eyes she is unhappy with my decision but at that the same time she knows, I tried so hard yet I'm still short. She knows the anxiety I've been feeling for a quite awhile. She knows I'm troubled and I am not opening up to her. She knows, these are just hard times. She placed the 3 rings in a small ziplock plastic. "Babawiin ko din yan ngayong buwan. Saglit lang sila dun.", I said to your mother. "Ok lang Tay." Those 3 words reassures me that she knows, we are both saddened that our symbols of commitment will be pawned. But those are just symbols, made of nothing but gold.
You see my daughter, true commitment is made of actions and sacrifices. It doesn't necessary requires a symbol, but looking at you, you're my true symbol of commitment. Not a marriage certificate, not a whole album of wedding pictures, not even a piece of metal on my finger. Commitment is an act of love and trust. I am committed to be the best husband and father. I love your mother so much. And equally, I love you. Every hard decision I made or make, will ultimately be for you. Both.
In time if you read this, I hope you also understand why I do what I do.
I love you my little bunny.
With all the love,
Tatay
06-Aug-2019 Manila
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