Tetanus
December 3, 2008Got a text from mom instructing me to verify if Rodolfo Peres was indeed confined in Western Visayas Medical Center. I hurriedly grab the phone and dial the hospital’s line. C O N F I R M E D. My uncle opol is under grave condition. I rang mom and told her the bad news. My uncled suffered from tetanus. He is under 50/50 condition.
My mom knew of this from an officemate who texted her that she was called over the radio. Sigh too bad.
That night we check on his condition at the hospital and bought the necessary medicines needed. The meds were on high doses that every time he breathe, it seems he’sgonna lose it.
The bad news was conveyed to his relatives in Canada and all were bothered.
Not so long, before the mid day, mom received a call from my uncle’s wife that uncle opol’s condition was already severe and he might pass away any moment. Mom with my sister Angeli ran to the hospital but before they arrive, uncle opol passed away;(
It was apalling to realize that it has come to this. Apparently, it was the best for him rather than to live like a few weeks long and suffer the agony of pain. Recalling hid lived life, his bother told that uncle opol was once given the chance to chose between going back to Canada or marrying. And he happily chose the latter which bore him seven children. Seven children and a wife who will long for him forever.
May the soul of Rodolfo Perez rest in peace…AMEN
