I'm proud to say that I'm coming from a diverse, conflict&problem-filled but happy, big, family. My mom has 9 other siblings. She's the 4th in the two-men family. Two men meaning her father, Lolo Jose, and her youngest brother, Uncle Jun. I wonder how Uncle Jun feels...just imagine having 9 older sisters? hahaha! Buti na lang hindi sya naging bading (lol) :).
My lolo, a Chinese, came to our country during the war. He was a refugee (okay, I'm not that sure about this but if my memory serves me well, this is his story.) He met my lola, Meding (Medina) and they lived in San Roque, Tarlac, Tarlac, where my mom, along with her brother and sisters lived. From the stories of my mom, aunts, and uncle, we can sense that they had very strict parents. But looking at the brighter side of things, all the pain they've been through just made their bond stronger. All the hardships they endured made them closer to one another - something that has been passed down to us, the second generation of the Lim family. We're the type of family who lends a helping hand to one another without expecting anything in return (well... except for stories and a good laugh along the way..)
Here's our family tree:
LOLO & LOLA:
Jose Bacani Lim Pok - Medina Palma Lim (may you both rest in peace)
SIBLINGS & HUSBANDS, WIFE (in order):
Adelia Lim Harrow - Alan Harrow
Zenaida Lim del Mundo - Alexander del Mundo
Elena Lim (R.I.P.)
Rosalina Lim Pangan - Joel Pangan
Ofelia Lim Ramos - Romarico Ramos
Lilibeth Lim Abe - Danny Abe
Mariel Lim Vargas (R.I.P.) - Juanito Vargas
Rosita Palma - Joseph Tan
Percila Palma Martinez - Mr. Martinez (sorry po, I forgot your name, my fault :( )
Joselito Lim - Preciosa
SONS & DAUGHTERS (in family order):
Edith Emilia - Alexander James - Sarah Shiner
Alexander Jose
Kristian Lee - Kristine Joy - Kelvin Jay
Romarico Jr.
Danica - Danilee
Aziel - Joanna - Arvin James
Keenan Irish
Jan Karl - Cyner James - Irish (sorry, dear, I don't know if this is the correct spelling of your name) - Junjun
Jana Patricia - Justine Pae - Joey
APOs SA TUHOD:
Ate Edith's son: Bryan Harrow
Xander's children: Alissandra - Elisha Ericka - Aya - Arthur
My Kuya's children: Krizzel Faith - Kyle Andrew
Last year, March 4, 2006, my Lola passed away after a long and difficult battle with the complications of Diabetes. For you, Lola, here's a poem I composed.
For all the years that passed
You have always been our guiding light
Wishing us nothing but happiness
Praying not for you but for our success
Thank you, oh, thank you
The only words that we can say
While trying to stop these tears
As they silently take you away
Memories of you will always remain
Sealed and etched deep in our hearts
Until we grow old, plump, and frail
Our love for you will never fail.
Kristine
March 10, 2006
PICTURES PICTURES! Don't they look lovely? :)
This ain't complete yet. I'm still missing a lot of pictures of my other cousins and aunties/uncle. Soon to come....
Ohh....., how I miss you guys! If you notice, I'm not in one of these pictures! Lagi akong wala sa eksena. I'm sorry for all the time, laughters, celebrations, cousins' bonding time, and all the other moments I missed. huhuhu... really hurts to see you cuz so happy in these pics.
SARAH, JR, AJ: Sorry, guys, I didn't make it to Baguio :(
SIMPLY AMAZING!
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