A Homecoming Part 1

Dearest Mavi,

Early this year, you and Mama went back to Philippines(homeland) to visit your grandparents and so spend quality time with family and relatives.  I just have to say that everyone there was anticipating that moment for you to come home so they could meet you and express their love for you.  Remember, Mama and Daddy are not the only ones who loves you dearly, there’s also you grandparents on you Dad’s side and grandparents on my side too! Plus... you aunts and uncles, and you dearest cousin Yanyan.

First stop, we went to Pampanga.  This is your Dad’s place, where he was born, was raised by your Lolo and Lola, had his primary school.  Your Dad and I used to go here twice or thrice a year when you weren’t born yet.  And the last time that you visited Pampanga was when you were 10 months old, right before we left for Belgrade.

You rocked their world Mavi.  Your grandparents and aunts were so happy that you were there! Their house became so noisy because everyday you sing songs to them, made them laugh, danced to them, make “kulit” with your Lolo.  Every afternoon, you would tell your Lolo that you would like to ride his “car”.  Riding Lolo’s car was one of your favorite past time while in Pampanga.  You always wanted to sit on the front-seat so you can see how your Lolo drives.

Everyday, your Lola Son would cook foods for you.  She would give you a bath at night before you go to bed.  Then your Auntie Joy would read you books... books that your Dad used to read when he was a little boy too.  You love all those books Mavi!  I even wanted to bring them here but it would be very very pricey to ship them all the way here.  So I just told your Lola to preserve those books well so you can read it everytime we go back in Pampanga.

Auntie Zen, Lei and Ivy, and your Tito Raul would play with you in the afternoon.  You love to play ball with Tito Raul, and you always kulit your Aunties of their iPod.

Too bad we only stayed there for 2 weeks.  It wasn’t enough since they really wanted to spend more time with you.  Plus, we still haven’t met some of your Dad’s relatives who also loves to see you.  But we still have to visit Bacolod, where another set of loved ones were waiting for you... to greet you.

So see Mavi?  There are so many people who loves you.  In case you feel so alone someday and feels that the world in upon your shoulder, always remember that you always have us on your side. Always sweetheart, always.

 

Love,

Mama