Mom, We Love and Miss You

Priscilla Lascano Jingco
July 2, 1952 - April 26, 2009
Loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

For those of you who haven't met my mom and are unaware of our family's circumstances, she had been battling with cancer since she was diagnosed in October 2007. She fought a long and courageous battle, with never-ending love for her family and for God. God had taken her home to Heaven on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 2:45am. For that reason, we had to put all wedding issues on halt.

We thank all who were able to attend her viewing and funeral. We also thank all who have been continually supporting and praying for our family. Although this period in our lives is difficult, with great family and friends we are able to cope and stay strong. We cannot express our gratitude to you all.

Mom,

I miss you and love you. I wish you were still here, but I know that you belong with God now. Happy Mother's Day. We will be celebrating you tomorrow and everyday. You will never be forgotten and we know you are watching over us and protecting us.

For those who missed my eulogy:

My mom taught me many things in my life and throughout her illness, it brought us closer and I had the most memorable moments in my life. It definitely made me question why cancer existed and even had difficulties in accepting and having doubt in my faith. But, if I could draw out any positives from my mom's passing, it's that she taught us never to question faith and always trust in God. She never questioned God and why she had to get sick. She accepted her fate because she felt she had a fulfilled life. She had told us she was ready to go knowing that we were all grown and doing well and that she felt she did a good job as a mother. In fact, she did the best job. She never complained about anything. She sacrificed for our family and not only would she tell you she loved you at any chance she got, but she would show it in everything she did for us.

Mom,
I hope you hear me right now. I talk to you and pray for you everyday. If you can see me, I cry each time I think of you and although you don't want us to be sad, it's because I miss you here. I miss your beautiful smile. I miss your warm embrace. I miss your voice. A part of me is empty now that you are not here. Life will never be the same. I always imagined you walking me down the aisle, holding my first child, and watching me graduate the 2nd time around. Even on brithdays, holidays, or even just on a given day, it will be lonely without you. But, as you had always said, this is God's plan. I can't make any sense of it right now nor do I think I ever will. But I know you're always going to be looking over us and protecting us. It doesn't feel real that you're gone and I wish we could all still be together for even one last time because your time here was too short. I wish God granted you your second chance at life. It's not fair and I know it's not supposed to be, but God wants you to rest now. You dereved happiness in your life and I hope I was good to you. It only seems to get harder as the days pass. I wonder when the pain of knowing you are no longer here will go away. But I want you to know that part of me is crying because these are "tears of joy" remembering your love and all the times we spent together. I hope one day to be a mother just like you. You made a difference in my life and touched the hearts of so many people around you. Know that i will always love you, never forget you, and I look forward to the day when we can be together again.