remembering matet

August 20, 2010 - This is what I wrote during Matet's eulogy.  We will forever miss you Matet...

When I first met Matet, my initial reaction was, “oh, I thought she’s tall!”

When it comes to height, Matet may be a small person but I’m sure that all of you will agree with me when I say she has a big heart for everyone.  She’s the type of person who would give her all if that’s the only way for her to help someone in need.  I will never forget her smiles and laughter even in those times that she’s really tired.  Many used to joke that we’re sisters because I’m Lot-Lot and she’s Matet.  But true enough, I somehow felt that she treated me as her younger sister.  She’s very sweet and thoughtful.  Everytime someone will give her something, she will call me at the Accounting office to share it with me.  And when my father died barely three months ago, she offered her comforting hug.  And when I cried, she cried with me too.  I still remember when we had this serious conversation about life.  I shared with her all my pains and heartaches and the next thing I knew, she was crying already because she said, she can imagine the pains I’ve been through.  The next day, she told me that she was really glad for the conversation that we had.  She even hoped for us to have that kind of conversation again. 

Matet was truly a good person and there’s something in her you wouldn’t miss to love.  Some people may think that she had overdone it but Matet was not Matet if she wasn’t like that.  That’s how she really was.  She wants to care to people and extend her help in the best way she can.

I will forever miss her laughter, the way she called me “kapatid” and the look of concern in her eyes.

Matet…I may not be here right now to personally deliver this short message but I know that you understand because we both love our families.  You’re a good daughter, a loving friend and a great colleague.  And for the last time, I just want to make one more request.  Please give all my love to my Tatay and please tell him how much I miss him.  And to you Matet, please know that I truly appreciate all the kindness you’ve shown me.  We love you and you will forever be in our hearts.  Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.  It’s really sad that you have to go and leave us but we know that you’re now in a better place for Father God have already called you in His kingdom.  Rest well Matet ‘cause you truly deserve a break.

I won’t say goodbye, instead, see you again in heaven…

Amelia "Matet" Valdez

August 15, 2010