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It was hit and run

March 3, 2011 / findingbackroads / 19 Comments

Life had been very good to us, especially lately: my father and mother happy here in Dubai, my father overjoyed with seeing the Dubai Tennis Open, my free trip to Thailand, etc. One reckless driver would change the course of our lives forever, scarring my father physically and mentally for days to come. Not just … Continue reading It was hit and run

The first 24 hours after the accident

March 2, 2011 / findingbackroads / 18 Comments

February 27, 2011 Papa didn't exhibit any scary life threatening indicators like vomiting, headache or loss of consciousness after the accident. A full body x-ray was done and we had to wait for the result. Precious minutes passed. I couldn't bear seeing him in neck brace, eyes staring at us and telling about how the … Continue reading The first 24 hours after the accident

Papa’s accident in Dubai

March 1, 2011 / findingbackroads / 21 Comments

Last February 14, my father came from the Philippines to visit us here in Dubai. I've asked him to come see the Dubai Tennis Championship games because he had been dreaming of seeing those star players in real life ever since he started playing tennis himself more than 30 years ago. And I've planned and … Continue reading Papa’s accident in Dubai

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