Aside from visiting my son and relatives, I also got to meet other people. We were able to see Cristina Punzalan who is a close friend and a distant relative of Martha and Marion. I was so glad to see Christina well and happy with her life in usa. She is taking up nursing and I am sure she'll have a bright future ahead of her.
We also met Efren Yap and his wife Lorna and daughter Letlet and her kababayan boyfriend Junie Ma who was Emil's childhood bosom friend in Cotabato. Infact Efren and his family treated us to eat in an expecieve restaurant at Maggiano's at the Grove in LA. Mapakarami namin that night. Rowena Valescas came over to meet us too at the Grove which was a really a very nice place. It was a grand evening of get together for us the olds and the kids as well.
I also met my former student Albert Arsad Unayan who is now an immigrant officer. He took us to a Chinese DimSum Restaurant. He kept me abreast of the many news of my former students. I was excited to meet him and I was happy to see that Albert Arsad has remained the same, unaffected by his position.
Then I also met my auntie Pilar and cousin Viveca. My aunt was frail and walked with difficulty but she was keen in mind. Vicky was busy with work and kids but she took special time to bring auntie pilar to see us.
Of course I got to spend time living with Lolita's family. Her husband Gonga Jose was very hospitable, her children Jay and Tracy gave up their rooms for us. Jay is now a chef and tracy is taking up nursing. Jay is a nice young man and tracy is quite mature in her outlook.
I was very happy meeting all of them. I am blessed to see them all during this trip. I thank God for this wonderful gift of people. Thanks a lot!
I'm so glad that you guys had fun...I was so happy to see you guys too. Thank you. hope you guys will come back soon. =)
ReplyDeletehi Christina, Will be back in Cotabato next week. Will deliver your package when I arrive. keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteoh, no problem. thanks again.
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