Let me introduce you all to my idol. For me she one of the most strong-willed woman I have ever known. She Sinforosa Bajarias, she will be turning 84 years old this year. She is the mom of my mom, my grandmother for short. This photo was taken November last year. This is her holding her certificate, signifying the end of her chemo and radiation treatment. Also in the photo is the mask she used during her radiation therapy, it is used to immobilize her as well as marker as to where exactly is the area to irradiate.
We found out that the cancer which was first diagnosed 32 years ago is on remission, on the later part of 2010. We were all worried because she could not eat anything solid and was eventually on feeding tube, as per doctor's advise. Early of 2010, she lost a son to heart attack. Lola (grandma) was here in the Philippines for vacation that time, we were given the hard task to break the news to her. We were all crying but she did not shed a tear. All she was able to say was, I am going to bury another one of my children again.
But before all that she went through last year, she had gone through more difficult and life changing experiences many times already. But every time you see her, with her skinny, frail looking body you would not imagine how she was able to manage all of that. She is able to maintain a happy and positive outlook in life. at her age she remained very fashionable and still very beautiful. You will not think she is already in her 80's.
From all your children and grandchildren we want you to know that we love you very much. I would want my children to meet and know you. So you should get better, you have to come back here we still have many more places to go, people to meet and food to eat.
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