Showing posts with label Christian Benford. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christian Benford. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Does he miss us?

That was what I've been asking Jason for the past weeks.

The last time I saw Christian, my son from another mother, was a few days before we left for New Orleans in mid-September. It has been over a month since I last heard from him.

He'd send me a text message if he could come for tea after dinner, but most of the time, I'd invite him to come over for a meal, tea, or just to hang out.

Since the family got sick after that weeklong trip in NOLA, I didn't send him an invitation. 

It has been over a month. Still, I haven't gotten a word from him. 

Although Jason, my son, and Christian see each other often for a Friday night movie at their close friend Garner's house, what about me? 

The other day, I got a message from him. He asked if he could join us for breakfast. 

I didn't answer right away. I let him wait.

But eventually, I answered his text message by evening, after dinner. 

Finally, he came yesterday after his morning meeting. He was 15 minutes late, but his excuse was acceptable. 

I made a Filipino brunch of hot piping rice, hamonado longganisa sausages, fried eggs, and pour-over coffee. 

Since we, I mean the mister and I, are leaving again, I also invited him for dinner today so he won't miss us too much.

... or vice versa?

P.S. He's been really busy with his dedication to civic involvements, so I understand why we scarcely see him. In fact, we are extremely proud of him.

all photos are from Christian's Facebook account.