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Carol Banawa pens moving letter as mom battles cancer: 'When you are tired and ready to rest, it's okay'
Carol Banawa wrote a moving letter as her mother, Celine, continues to battle cancer.
On Instagram Thursday, the US-based Filipina singer and nurse shared a black-and-white photo of her hand holding her mother's hand and lamented seeing her in her current condition.
"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," she said.
"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."
Despite the pain, however, Carol said that they know their mom is getting close to the end of her journey.
"Malapit ka nang magpahinga. Malapit mo nang makasama sina Papa at Kuya," she wrote.
She also expressed her deep love for her mom and how much she would miss her when she is no longer around.
"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."
According to Carol, everything good in them was because of how their mother loved and raised them.
"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," she said.
Lastly, she thanked her mom for being their "home" and assured her that it is okay for her to rest if she is already tired.
"Thank you for being our home, Mama," said Carol. "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."
—CDC, GMA News
