Dear Divine,

You’re home now – without pain, without suffering, without all the worldly tribulations.  Although losing you is not unexpected but when it happened, it still feels too painful.  I have been blessed with you as a co-volunteer, a companion, but most especially, a friend.  I remember our volunteer experiences (SOS/JVP), our conversations about anything and everything, our travels (the with and without permissions).  When I tried to look closely the memories in pictures, there was no hint of you going before us.  We were so happy and so full of spirits then it seems the world was ours to conquer – and you did!  Davao will always be a special place because you were and will always be part of it. My only regret is that I wasn’t able to see you and hug you and talk to you for the last time.

You’re home now – in the loving embrace of our Creator.
You have loved much and been loved in return.
Rest in peace now, Divine.
You will always be loved and remembered.
I will miss you.