It Hurts To Say Goodbye...

Cheers to Dean Bello's continuous success!

     Last April 27, 2010, BA Faculty members in coordination with the BA Faculty Club gave a send off party in honor of Dean Estelita D. Bello, the dean of the College of Business Administration for four years. The BA Faculty Room served as the venue for such occasion.

     A party is supposed to be a happy get together of friends and people, but this send off party is one of a kind. The ambience is lonesome. No jolly faces from attendees, but only sadness and tears. They had hankies and tissues on their hands, wiping off their watery eyes. Everyone  who worked closely with Dean Bello during her stay with the University of the East was given the chance to say something and share his/her experiences.  Associate Dean Arce, CS Simbillo, DCs Pasilan, Lacerona, Aquino, and myself spoke our hearts out. We recalled  many instances when Dean Bello became an instrument in changing ourselves for the better. She really touched the lives of many people in the university, particularly the faculty members and students.

Goodbye

     Very early in the morning, at exactly 5:30, I received a text message from Associate Dean Ma. Teresa B. Arce sharing the sad news about the passing away of her mother-in-law. I replied and conveyed to the family my sincere condolences.

     In many occasions in our lives, we celebrate the birth of a child or coming home of our loved ones. It brings us joy and happiness. But when it comes to losing someone or saying goodbye, grief and sorrow envelope our hearts.