July 04, 2010. The day has come, the Razones festival in Singapore has come to a fruition. Mama's 85th, Papa's 84th was celebrated by all with kuwentuhan, tawanan, kainan, pasyalan; the authentic Chinese dinner with Soky's BFF and very kind & gracious Chingbee and mom T. Norma; the stay at the newly opened grand Marina Bay Sands right at the heart of the city centre; 2 casinos and 1 church with a beautiful mass at Our Lady of Angels (Tessa jokingly said, nakita mo kung saan ang priority); the photo ops and digital moments; and the elegant celebration at Au Jardin Les Amis in the heart of the Singapore Botanical Garden.
Dodo's pakulo of making my attendance a surprise revealed that Mama "can walk!" per K. Guy, who along with all of us, were the two celebrants' domestic helpers, ang mga DH. We were at their beck and call, pushing them in their wheelchairs throughout Singapore.
The pamangkin boys' gift of flowers was extra special. Nico, Niji, AJ and Moon, looking dapper in their blazers, gave Lola a beautiful bouquet made extra special by their effort.
July 4 was a day of photo ops, Mass and the evening celebration to come so they were tired to start with in their quest. Flowers at Marina Bay Sands were quite expensive and our Moon, despite his fatigue, egged the boys to look for the flowers outside the resort so "Lola will have more flowers." They did walk quite a distance in the heat and humidity of Singapore to get Lola her beautiful bouquet.
Thank you to all family and friends who helped Dodo with the letter from pamangkins, family and friends. Thank you to Ate Gigi who penned the words to the heartwarming letter. I watched it the 1st time tonight, what a beautiful tribute. This is the iyakan part, fueled also by Nancy''s, Paco's, Chino's Awesome at 85. Ate Issa, your video from your dorm; Maia and C., your greetings made Lola and Lolo very happy.
Yes, all Dodo's and Dey's work, along with sons Nico and Niji, our very gracious, generous, and very giving hosts. Some prework by Soky, also. Our hearfelt thanks and appreciation. Mabalo, dacal a salamat, Dios ti ag ngina to your beautiful family. Much love & appreciation from us.
We bonded again; our hearts filled with happiness, gladness, and gratitude. God is good. And we are very thankful.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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