It was early morning around 5:30 am when  I ,  my family  and relatives went to a beach . It was so beautiful  to see this place and it's so captivating!      So, I decided to took some photo during our way and share with you where we had great &  fun time with my family  & relatives in Philippines.
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         Hello!This year 2003 i was able to have holiday in Philippines. I was there start October 14 till November 28. It's a six weeks holiday. I spent time with  my family & relatives.  Actually, my visit  to  Philippines was unexpected since i got  a news that my grandma "Lola" Placida was in hospital &   she's in bad condition.  It was a teriible news for me. It's the saddest news I heard about my family in Philippines.
         On the next day that I heard the news about  my  grandma.... me and my husband Hans decided to look for a flight  to go  to Philippines  as soon as possible...and the possible flight  for  me was October 13 and I dont  want to  leave that  date because on the next  day was my  husband birthday . I  had difficulty deciding  if  I will  take the flight or  not. .... but intead I decided to take  the flight for  October 16.  So, I had everything  ready  for  Philippines but still  my  husband convincing me better take  the early  flight  because he knows also I want to be there in Phils. to see my grandma  for  the last time and he said I will  will not think so much  about his birthday  since he got more birthdays to come. God knows how difficult for me  to go.
 
      With all the comforts & support from my husband  Hans...we finally  decided  that  I will fly October 13 to  Philippines.  That's the hardest time to leave Holland with  the thought next day was my husband's birthday and the hardest  time to go  back to  Philippines thinking that somebody   was dying ....who's very close to my life.  It's too heavy feeling but with God's help.. I  know he's also there to keep me feel strong .


       October 14, 2003... I arrived in Manila , Philippines . I arrived safe but very  tired because I had no sleep since  I was sitting  next to Filipina  who had a 5 month old baby & I was helping her baby sitting  her baby in the plane  because I could not help watching her that she  had difficulty  & she's very  tired .   Well... that  little  baby was an angel  because she keep my mind not  to think so much about  the situation. That's was really  good too!
            After an over night in Manila ... I arrived October 15 to General Santos City. My home town In Philippines.  I'm so happy  again to see my family at the aiport. It's almost  2 years  did not see them but when I arrived  in our compound .... I saw my grandma ..but she gone......... It's so sad but my aunt and papa told me that  my grandma knows i'm coming  & she died happy  because she knows it's her time.   I know it  too.. because  when i was still in holland I talked to  her and  she ask me "how I'm doing ?" and  she told me " she's cant stay  too long and can't reachon her birthday " and that time  I have no other words to her but " keep strong lola" We love you &  I'm coming back to Philippines to see you. Those are the last words we had.
     October 16, 2003 it's my Grandma's Burial. The day  that we will  never forget by my family & relatives .  My grandma's death brings more Love , Peace & Strong Relation with the whole Bascon family.  She's our inspiration in our family.
    We also accept  heartily that my grandma passed away. We  are happy for her because  we  believed that  she's somewhere with  God  and died peacefully.
      Inspite our  down moments in life. I , my family  & relatives become more close & give comfort  to each other. We had  more family gathering as we used to... we had fun and a lots of memorable memories .
Here's some photos to share with  you  that I had great time with my family and relatives in Philippines.  Hope this give's you  an idea about  my trip  to Philippines. Thanks for spending your time reading  & Have a  wonderful day!
GOD BLESS YOU!