Marion Went Home to Cotabato

Marion went home to Cotabato last September 10. She had not been home for almost 3 years. She was busy working her head off ever since she started work at CITI Bank. Now that she teaches at Ateneo and is embarking on a further study, she took a short vacation opportunity and went home to Cotabato briefly for few days.
Home it was for her. She rested and slept well in the sleepy atmosphere of the abode.
People pampered her with Cotabato's favorite food. She was served dalag fish soup on her first dinner at home for purpose of invigorating her strength. Her aunt Conchita brought her home-grown lanzones which was a rarity because the fruit was not in season yet but the backyard was already in bountiful harvest. Her uncle Lucio gifted her the third durian fruit of his first orchard pick - the flesh was so thick and creamy and yummy. Marion snacked on fried banana and violet colored kamote. She also took chicken soup cooked in Chinese herbs to further boost her immune system. She got to enjoy the family's all- time-favorite banana soup, green mongo and lomie, and she was able to partake most of the comfort food that she craved for as a child.
It was a homecoming event : She played her piano pieces, learned basic cooking, practiced some dance, attended mass at Queen of Peace Church, visited the cathedral, enjoyed the roof top garden and watched tv with her parents at night.
Sadly I did not bring her around the city nor to her alma mater. Many friends were away and it was the time when Secretary Robredo was visiting, and the city was threatened with bomb explosions for consecutive days.
I prayed for all our safety everyday and I gave a big sigh of relief and thanksgiving when Marion safely left Cotabato. Dear God, please continue to watch over us everyday. Bless all my children. Thank you!