06/24/2026
A short but precious time with my mother. My brothers and I tried to strike a deal: they would head back to Manila early, and she would accompany me later. She declined without a second thought!
She was perfectly happy with her octogenarian friend and nonagenarian sister-in-law. Between them, there were probably more stories than hours in the day. She was also delighted to tell us that one of the mango trees she planted had borne its first fruits, and we happily enjoyed the sweet harvest.
We also learned a few exercises before breakfast. Some aging joints needed more warming up than the coffee!