I just got a message from my brother that my Uncle R in the Philippines just passed away. My brother asked if I can come home a little early so we can be with my mom when my aunt tells her. I didn’t know my uncle that well, but my mom will be devastated. She was just telling me and my friend Twins a few days ago that she petitioned him to come to the US about 20+ years ago, and they are just starting to process the papers, so I think there was a chance for Uncle to come next year or so. My mom was so looking forward to that day.

So I don’t know what to expect tonight when I get home. I just want to be there my mom. She gone through so much this year :-(