Isang madamdaming open letter ang ibinahagi ng singer-turned nurse na si Carol Banawa para sa kanyang inang si Celine Banawa na patuloy na lumalaban sa sakit na kanser.
Sa Instagram kagabi, May 14, 2026, ipinaramdam ni Carol ang sakit na nararamdaman niya habang pinagmamasdan ang inang pinipilit pa ring malagpasan ang karamdaman.
Mensahe niya: "Mama ko,
"I never thought I would see you in this state. You were always so vibrant, so kikay — always wanting to look your best, always so put together with your clothes, your makeup, and your perfume.
"You always smelled so good and carried yourself with so much grace and warmth."
Ang hirap daw pagmasdan na tila ginugupo ng sakit ang katawang lupa ng ina.
Gayunpaman, alam daw nilang nalalapit na din daw itong mamaalam sa kanila na siyang magpapalaya nito sa nararamdamang sakit at hirap.
Dagdag niya, "And now, watching you slowly waste away as the cancer takes over your body is one of the most painful things we have ever had to endure.
"Ang sakit sakit, Mama. Ang hirap-hirap makita ka na ganito.
"But deep inside, we also know that you are getting close to finally being free from all the pain and suffering.
"Malapit ka nang magpahinga. Malapit mo nang makasama sina Papa at Kuya."
Hindi pa rin daw nila natitiyak paano lulusong sa panibagong yugto ng buhay sakaling mamaalam na ang ina.
Pero, dapat daw ay handa sila at piliting magpatuloy sa buhay.
Pagpapatuloy niya, "Mahal na mahal ka namin, Mama. Mami-miss kita nang sobra. I honestly do not know how life will feel when you are no longer here, but I know I have to keep going.
"Kailangan naming kayanin ni Ate, because our families will need us too — just as we once needed you.
"We exist, we endure, and we love because of how deeply you loved and raised us. We are who we are because of you. Every good part of us carries pieces of your strength, your sacrifices, your kindness, and your unconditional love.
"Thank you for being our home, Mama.
"And when you are tired and ready to rest, it’s okay. We will carry your love with us for the rest of our lives."
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CELEBS, NETIZENS EXPRESS SYMPATHY FOR CAROL BANAWA
Bumuhos naman ang pakikisimpatiya ng mga celebrities na kakilala ni Carol.
Kabilang na rito sina Carmina Villarroel, Nikki Valdez, Candy Pangilinan, Charo Santos, at Kyla.
Nagpaabot din ng mensahe sina Marissa Sanchez, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Lindsay Custodio, Rica Peralejo, at Sheryn Regis.
Ngunit, nagtatalo naman ang ibang netizen dahil may ibang pinapangunahan na nila ang sitwasyon.
May mga nagsabi kasi ng condolence.
Pero, sinopla naman sila ng ibang netizens dahil mahina daw ang kanilang reading comprehension.
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