Sunday, March 7, 2021
My cuz MARIO,... I have so many memories of our childhood together and I don't know where to begin. Our SUMMERS are always filled with anticipation and planning with all our other cousins . Either we spend the summertime with you in Cabanatuan City or you spend yours with us in Cubao, QC. I can remember "US" playing outdoors all the time. No computers or lap tap then. We make up our own games like "hide and seek" with our own made up rules". We did not have toys to play with so we invented our own. like "Tumbang preso", or kick the empty can, or marbles like playing a MINI- mini- golf using our fingers and shooting the marble in the holes. We also play the rubber band game as we collect colorful rubber bands and put them together to make a long rope in so many different ways.Then we use it to trade for something. These are only a few things ,Lots more but the one memory of you I will always remember is ... One summer at our place, you and I had a quarrel and you got so upset, you packed your bags and ran away. Can't even remember now what we quarreled about . When My Mom found out , I got into a big trouble and got a great big "lickin" ! Anyhow, the last time we saw each other was when you saw us off at the train station on our way from Windsor to Canada. We got talking about our 'REMEMBER WHENS " during our childhood , and you asked me if I remember that incident. HOW CAN I FORGET THAT CUZ???? My behind really got it from my Mom. You were a good sport though.You were speaking to me again in no time. SUMMERTIME AT YOUR PLACE was always something to look forward to . Because Tia Maring always have plenty of food for us ! We ate better than good there.
Anyhow, Cuz, this is not good bye, though I am sad we did NOT visit each other more often. How I wish we did.
Be at peace now, Cuz, there is no more pain, stress, disappointments, worries, and broken hearts. Give our love to both our Moms and Dads , Kuya Emil, Ching, and the rest of our family who went to heaven before us. Our warm thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. REST IN PEACE .