this is the first christmas without you. it seems cruel that we lost both of you this year, it makes it harder to feel the christmas spirit.
ate zen, we were just talking about you the other day. ate bing and david were recalling your story about the styrofoam wedding cake (ahem!), and how you almost served it to the priests. we laughed so hard, our faces were red.
papa, i think about you almost every day. it’s sad that franco hardly says “lolo” anymore when we pass by your picture, but don’t worry when he grows up, we’ll make sure he and chesca get to know you through us.
christmas 2010 is sadder without you. but i hope that you’ll be celebrating with us on christmas eve, happy together and munching on “heavenly” crispy pata.
advance merry christmas! we love you.
at sam's 10th birthday (2008)
