"MY AUNTIE MARILOU's LETTER"

Dear Danny Boy,


It's too bad that Ate Aida has a gambling problem. She is the only one that can solve her problem before it's too late. My advice to her is to stay away from casinos and find other ways to spend her time. She should be more productive than destructive. I know that it is hard to find a job but at least she should try to look for a job or go into business to make money. Another way is to spend time with you, her grand kids, friends and relatives so she can get her mind off gambling. Even better, if she can, she should help the needy by volunteering in church or other charitable institutions.

I am crying while I'm writing this email because I remember that when I was about 7 -10 years old, I lived with your Dad and your Mom for a little while. I helped your Mom sell fresh fish at a palengke in Pandacan. I really enjoyed going to the palengke with her. Please tell your Mom that after all these years, I still think about the good times that we spent together!

I really feel your Mom's pain! I think that the worst thing that can happen to a mother is lose a child. But she should not turn to gambling as means of forgetting her tragedy!

I will pray for your Mom, you and all our relatives there in the Philippines. Every time I pray to God for help, I know that God listens! But in order for God to help us we also have to help ourselves.

I love you!

Tita Marilou