The Couple Who Left On The 7th

There was a couple who lived a simple life in the province. The husband Carlos was a doctor and helped our wounded troops during the Second World War. The wife Teresa, is one of the youngest children in a big family of 14 children. They were 13 years apart and blessed with 8 wonderful children.

As Carlos continue to provide for his family as a doctor, Teresa would look for ways to help out in the finances by taking care and starting small businesses. She is a very good cook and friends and family eventually encouraged her to sell the food that she makes. She eventually accepted orders for her bread and pastries, opened up the family garage to sell these and set up tables under the tree for people who would want to enjoy their snacks.

As time passed, the business got better. Carlos made the logo and their children will also take turns in selling the goods after school. 

The couple has also lived their life with God as the center. They are both devotees of the Sacred Heart. When Pope John Paul II visited their hometown, Teresa was part of the mass that the Pope celebrated. Carlos would have pamphlets and stampetas of the Sacred Heart printed out and even gives it to the people going to church after mass.

This couple has influenced their children greatly to put God in the center of their life. With their hard work, they were able to send their children to good schools. Their 14 grandchildren lived a life of simplicity despite the privileges they can now provide. Every summer, when all the children are in their home, Carlos would teach them all the prayers he knew and let them recite it. He is also very good at crafts and can make improvised toys. Teresa allowed them to be part of the family business that is continuing to grow. She taught them to wrap the pastries and would also let them sell these in the store or be the cashier.

The couple lived a happy life. They were not just good to their family but helped out those in need around them especially the people who have been very loyal to them.

On March 7, 2003 a first Friday, Carlos died peacefully. It may be sad for his entire family but they are comforted by the fact that he joined God on this day as he is a Sacred Heart devotee after all. Teresa felt all the sadness when he was gone and slowly got sick after a few weeks. Their children continued to take care of her despite her deteriorating health. They took care of her business and at this time, it has grown to a local corporation along with all her property. This business is what we now call as Original Biscocho Haus.

Seven years after Carlos passed, also on a first Friday, Teresa joined her husband on May 7, 2010. Everyone knew that she is happy to be with Carlos once again and their Sacred Heart, Jesus Christ is taking care of them.

Today marks the 40th day after Teresa died. 

I feel a bit sad writing this, after all I miss them both terribly. Carlos and Teresa are my grandparents and I'm just taking comfort that they are watching over us. 


(As for the picture above. I think they're both good looking. I'm a bit disapppointed I didn't get Lolo's height and long legs, and Lola's nose.)