Taken in August 4 , 2010. At about 10 PM.
We just arrived from Ubay, Bohol and landed in Maasin, Southern Leyte. From Maasin, we drove to Padre Burgos and had a reunion with relatives of the Ebuenga Clan. My paternal grandmother (Mrs. Maria Luz Ebuenga Lucino) was part of this clan.
I have not seen them in over 20 years, many of whom , I do not recollect due to the long absence. I fell in love with all of them and felt at home immediately. My Lolo Nono (the older , handsome gentleman) who happens to be my Lola's younger brother, kept on kissing my face and hugging me. Rubbing my beard he kept on saying, "Mora man ka sa imuhang Papa, Doy! Rico jud ka , Rico jud ka!" in reference to my Father, Engr. Rico Lucino. I was brought to tears at my Lolo Nono's presence and just being around him. His laughter and the laughter of his kids and grandkids brought a sense of belonging-ness to my heart, a feeling that i would liken to the prodigal son seeing his father and family again after a long absence.
They prepared for us a 2 meter long dalupapa (giant squid) and food.
Thank you for your kindness, and your love, Lolo Nono and family...
I do truly Love and Miss you all...
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