AND THEN THE BLOGGER RESTED

After almost a week of massive, as Gail would best describe, update of this blog, the blogger rested on Sunday night-just in time to watch "Eat Bulaga" or have a massage there!!!! In going back and choosing the copies and photos to post, I came to realize what a long and satisfying feeling that I had in the last two months. For one, I get to know Mabelle, Billy and Julius more. And what a fine son Julius is becoming and what fine family they are. I can only see a better and happy future for them. Or I can see a daughter down the line! Joke only. Second, I get closer to Da Kuya thru after daily small talks. And why is this? Maybe it's because we have grown up, mature and finally ready to hang our gloves ( for that matter, our egos). So much as Da Kuy is asking me already how and where we would retire, which is not too far away. I hope I won't be too far away from my him, Lynn and Mabelle. We'll need each others support.

The trip gave me a chance to be with Daddy again for which I've been thinking of doing for a long time. That's why till now it makes me tear up when I see him, in my mind, playing catch with the beach ball in Tarawoods. His smile reminds of our happy days here. His happiness is simple--to be with his family. But now he is alone with Mommy. But, Daddy, it wouldn't be long we'll see you again. I'll prove you wrong. The trip also gave me some time to share with Mommy. Especially when It came to karaokeing. She still has the voice. Although, she can't seem to forget that I forgot some items I promise to bring for her. Some time to treasure although Mommy can sometimes be to domineering. She has to be in control even if we have our own lives now. She just have to realize that it's alright to give way to other thinking.

Lastly, our last trip, I was able to know more Gwen and John, Gail and Alej. But, I know it's not enough to fully appreciate them. But, I truly thank for all their help. The only persons I didn't get to know more are Lynn and Jon--and why not, I'm always chatting with Lynn almost every week. And Jon, I know even his whole life story by reading his blog. I only wish I could have spent time with my other relatives and find out what happened to some of my friends and loves.

Those were the best of times, those were times I wish would never end and those were the times I'll never forget. And later, after all these years I wish we could stay in touch (friends and family). For we had good times and nothing will erase those in my memory.

SUMMER OF 2008 (With Mabelle's Family)

Ever since Mabelle informed me (or even asked) if they could stay in our house on their planned vacation in California, I at once said:"Why not? When are you coming?" She said June 28, Saturday. So, the week before that we made sure that the lawn is moved, the garden sets cleaned, the carpet steamed, the garage cleaned-out, the van serviced and washed and vacuumed and of course, Gino's room arranged and cleaned. In fact, almost all in and around our house was moved so they can enjoy their stay and feel themselves at home. I'm just home they really did. The pictures above taken at Lindberg Field in San Diego Airport.

Needless to say, Gino and I were very excited to meet na at the airport. I even thought we were late, but, as it turned out they were the ones who arrived late. I said maybe na-delay lang. What I didn't was they were stranded and once the plane took off from PA, they experienced turbolance during the whole flight and that it was gut-wrenching and horrifying one. At last, they arrived safe and sound and such enthusiam especially Julius, who is comic and carefree about the whole trip.