Pope John Paul II : 1920-2005

[je12_vz09]

i woke up today and the first thing i did was to open the television. i tuned in to CNN, hoping that i would still see the caption of 'Pope Near Death'. i was still hoping that Pope would still be with us for another day. just the way he did when i woke up last Saturday morning; giving me some sense of hope that he's gonna be ok. but what i learned confirmed my fear. the Pope has passed away. he already left us. i immediately told my mom and sis, trying to hide my tears. i went to mass with my family and of course, a minute was offered for the Pope and i can't help but shed a tear for his lost. i haven't really lost anybody close to me and i'm thankful for that. knowing that our Holy Father has passed away made me feel like i have lost a relative, a grandfather to be exact. i know he was already old and was experiencing organ failure, but the thought of not seeing him anymore is just so sad. the days he spent in his room, waiting for his final hour, made me feel that death is nothing to be afraid of; it's just another journey. the Pope that i've known since i was born is indeed gone. i would no longer see his face in the coming days, nor hear his inspiring words. Pope John Paul II, our Holy Father, has already gone and left us to be with our Saviour. i would always miss his smile and the way he always waved at us.

John Paul II, we love you.