When God Calls
Our Easter Sunday was greatly altered as we were greeted by the news:
Zendy Jacildo, a high school friend, was shot to death last April 23 in New York.
It is appalling that such a thing happened to her. Murdered a few steps away from the house. Unable to scream for help anymore. These thoughts continue to circle my head, and it has kept me awake and disturbed. I could only pray that the pain didn't last long. When you think things like this only happen in the movies, one blows up right in your face.
It's just horrible to know that somebody could be taken away so abruptly. Zendy was a good friend. We were not close during our high school days, but she was one of those people who never failed to greet you in the hallway with a vivacious smile. During the times when we would hang out with other batchmates, she would never fail to elicit some laughs from us when she did her antics. Another thing that I cannot forget is her husky voice. I always liked watching her dance, somewhat like the Energizer bunny, all bubbly and vibrant.
Yesterday afternoon, our batchmates met at Cafe Bob's to plan out some things. The situation itself was bittersweet. The atmosphere was very surreal, somewhat like waking up underwater. It was bittersweet because we got to meet up again, but at the expense of Zendy's life. I still cannot fathom why it had to happen. God has His reasons, and I know that in due time, He will reveal the reasons why He had to take her away. Her death still seems so unreal though, but we still grieve.
I know that you're in a better place Zends. We might have lost you here on earth, but we've certainly gained an angel in heaven. God, thank You for giving us Zendy. Thank You for the time You granted us to be with her. I offer my condolences most especially to Zendy's family and friends. We shall miss you Zendy. We love you.
Zendy Jacildo, a high school friend, was shot to death last April 23 in New York.
It is appalling that such a thing happened to her. Murdered a few steps away from the house. Unable to scream for help anymore. These thoughts continue to circle my head, and it has kept me awake and disturbed. I could only pray that the pain didn't last long. When you think things like this only happen in the movies, one blows up right in your face.
It's just horrible to know that somebody could be taken away so abruptly. Zendy was a good friend. We were not close during our high school days, but she was one of those people who never failed to greet you in the hallway with a vivacious smile. During the times when we would hang out with other batchmates, she would never fail to elicit some laughs from us when she did her antics. Another thing that I cannot forget is her husky voice. I always liked watching her dance, somewhat like the Energizer bunny, all bubbly and vibrant.
Yesterday afternoon, our batchmates met at Cafe Bob's to plan out some things. The situation itself was bittersweet. The atmosphere was very surreal, somewhat like waking up underwater. It was bittersweet because we got to meet up again, but at the expense of Zendy's life. I still cannot fathom why it had to happen. God has His reasons, and I know that in due time, He will reveal the reasons why He had to take her away. Her death still seems so unreal though, but we still grieve.
I know that you're in a better place Zends. We might have lost you here on earth, but we've certainly gained an angel in heaven. God, thank You for giving us Zendy. Thank You for the time You granted us to be with her. I offer my condolences most especially to Zendy's family and friends. We shall miss you Zendy. We love you.
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| Zends, I don't have any picture of you, so I just copied this off your FB. This is probably how I will always remember you, all smiles, beautiful, and vibrant. You're in God's hands now. :) |
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