Departed but Never Forgotten

15 November 2012, the day that our family deeply grieved for the loss of our brother, Joross Barquia. It has been twenty four days since his death and we continue to cry out for justice and healing especially for our parents who have been deeply affected by his sudden and tragic lost. Help us in praying and hoping that justice will be achieved.

FLASH BACK

On his way to LRT Station 2, our brother traversed N.Domingo St.  from G.B. Santos. At around 08:30 pm he was stabbed by unidentified men and found bleeding along A.Lake St. and N.Domingo St., San Juan City. He was brought to the San Juan Medical Center but was later declared dead after an hour of reviving him.

PRESENT SCENARIO

As of today, the case is still under investigation. We would like to believe the process but its been dragging. We just hope that before the 100th day, there would be a positive update from the authorities.

LEARNINGS

1. BE THANKFUL - As we lay him to his final resting place yesterday, our family remains thankful to God. Up to the last minute, the experience brought Joross's friends and colleagues to the Lord. For as it is written in Genesis 50:20 "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." 

2. HAVE TIME FOR EACH OTHER - No matter how busy parents and adult or teen children are that their schedules seldom meet, find time for each other. We learned the value of a small note of appreciation left at your table or bed, a short conversation while having meals, short moments that could mean a lot.

Today we grieve but we also rejoice, 

for we know in time, we will meet Joross again... 

He may have departed but he will never be forgotten.