Remembering Mamang - 100th Bday

Easter week reminded me of Mamang's birthday.  Everyday, I keep thinking of Mamang. The violet coverings of the church's icons during the Lenten season, reminded me of Mamang.  Mamang has been on my mind all through the Easter holidays.

Today, the blustering cold accompanied by abundant flurries, marks the 100th birthday of Mamang.  I went to church, then proceeded to the cemetery to say a prayer for Mamang.  The sun was trying to peek from the darkening clouds.  I diligently cleaned up the plot where my Mamang and Tatay are buried.  Cleaning the leftover mud from the winter season, I jokingly said:  Ni, ag-is-snow met iti nag-pigsa tatta birthday mo, Mamang!!!  I managed to clean up a bit, removing the winter wreath that was in place since the beginning of November. I cut the grass around the marker stone, washed and sprayed it with Armour All for the shine.  I rinsed the vase from the winter grime, and put the flower offerings for Mamang's birthday.

The flowers stood upright and swayed with the winds, joining me in wishing Mamang:

 A  HAPPY  100th  BIRTHDAY !!!

Mamang's 99th Birthday

HAPPY   99th   BIRTHDAY  Mamang

Younger Sister Talin's Bday Wishes for Mamang

Rudy LambinoApr 2, 2012 11:32 AM

Now, I'm all choked up. I really miss you. I love you Mamang!

Happy Birthday Grand Lola Mamang

Vincent Myles Lambino (7 months Old)

Mamang - RIP March 24, 2012

Mamang passed on this morning 

She didn't make it to her 99th birthday



Francisca Tagudar Lambino

   Rest in Peace

Sister Talin's Letter

Talyn's letter to Fran

A few days ago, I was cleaning up my mail file and found this letter.  Dated July 23, 2010, the contents are still as good as if it was written yesterday.  Auntie Talin is the youngest sibling of Mamang and exactly 10 years younger.  This year, 2012, as Mamang turns 99 years old on April 2nd, Sister Talyn will turn 89 years in November, 2012.

Time Flies

Mamang has been under the weather of late and my blog postings are becoming rare.  Exactly a month from now, Mamang will turn 99Years Old. What an amazing feat for her. She struggles to keep alive.  She's sick but forces herself to eat. She smiles most times especially if the great grands are hovering around her.  JV (Jaric Van), now 3 years old always at her side. He takes her hand and guides her to her place in the sofa.  Primes her cushion for her, quickly rans for her green blanket and drapes it around her.  JV fixes the blanket to cover Mamang's leg and feet.  He inquires "Is that OK, Lola?".  She smiles !!!


Getting bamboo blanket ready for a day @ Canada Wonderland in July, 2011

TOTEM - Cirque du Soleil

Jiro was as lucky as the 1000 lightnings in the sky during a thunderstorm last night.  A special treat to TOTEM - a Cirque du Soleil production, was in place. The Master of Ceremonies performed special tricks in front of Jiro.  Thanks to mom and dad who were equally excited to be there early !!!


Guess who was early @ the show???



Ruth & Jiro before the rain came rushing



2nd Day Canada Wonderland

Water Park @ Canada Wonderland on August 20th was a rain out.

 However, no rain checks for them, as they splashed thru the waters in the rain.



JV loves being in the water.
 He normally uses the pail in the bathroom for his pool !!

 

Jiro has grown leaner in the last 2 summers in Canada