And the true adventure begins

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July 8, 2006
Saturday

I don't know how to start this blog entry. Well, I just have to say once again...for every blessing there's an accompanying downside. But on second thoughts, the downside is a relief after all.

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Last Wednesday, I received a letter from Immigration, informing me that my application for permanent residence is now complete. All I need to do is wait for a call concerning the date of my appointment, when the final decision would be made. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. May this be the big blessing I've been waiting for. Meantime, I'm still looking for a job. On Monday, I'd be starting to consider jobs other than my target (health care), just to keep my hands full, especially now that my sense of purpose has been racked due to Grandfather's ultimate demise.

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Yes, at 4:55 p.m. here where I am, Grandfather--Conrado L(anuza) Vera Sr.--finally passed away. I'm just glad that he expired peacefully, without much pain. The hospital called us at home at around 8:30 a.m., telling us that Grandfather was no longer responsive. We rushed to his side. Other relatives and closest family friends arrived as well, to be there by Grandfather's side. Waiting for the death of a loved one was a real feat. Fortunately, I got through it all. Grandfather's dying face will stay on my mind for quite a while, and this will always remind me of all the little joys and big hardships that I've so far experienced here in Canada.

And as what my angel reminded me a while ago: "Your true adventure in Canada is just about to begin."

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O Canada, welcome the real eLf!