Looking at my mom, you wouldn’t think she is an octogenarian. She moves so swiftly & quickly, and she’s still sharp as a nail too. Nothing can get past her, I swear. She still does the groceries & runs her businesses like she was half her age. And she meets her problems head on like a bull, never backing down, always keeping her faith that God will see her through. Amazing, this woman, I tell you. The strongest, bravest, and most courageous lady I’ve ever known. <3
With her eldest apo, who is always so sweet & loving to my mom. <3 He always showers her with affection and sticks to her side whenever they are together. He’s such a good boy.
So for her to reach 82 in that blessed state is definitely a cause for celebration! m/
It’s very rare for our little family to be complete. Logistics & other stuff, I won’t bore you with details. 😉 So yesterday, the mood was really light & festive as we gathered to celebrate the life of the VIP (very important parent) that is mom. I’m glad that she had at least one day of unadulterated happiness with her grandkids and all her troubles were temporarily put on hold.
My sister in law treated us all to a celebratory birthday lunch at Choi Palace in Eastwood.
Of course, nag-OOTD my 2 beautiful girls! 😉
The birthday menu. Was so excited to see Abalone & crabs! 😉
A little side order of yummy HAKAW as we waited for them to arrive.
Roasted Meat Platter
Birthday Noodles for long life. A staple at every chinese birthday celebration! 😉
Seafood Shark’s Fin Soup, which is getting banned soon haha.
Every kids favorite.. Yang Chow Fried Rice.
Steamed Lapu Lapu. So sweet fresh! <3
Fried Chicken
Shell Abalone with Sea Cucumber. YUMMMMM!!! <3 I’ve missed this.
Hot Prawn Salad. <3
Fried Crab with Salt & Pepper. Highlight of our lunch! <3
Mango Sago
Masachi
Buchi
A very rare moment.
And an ever rarer moment. ;P
Our little family. <3
Lord, thank you for blessing us with such a generous, loving & hardworking mom. Please continue to grant her good health & long life, peace & joy in her golden years. She has already been through so much Lord -You, most of all, know that. Please allow her to enjoy her remaining years stress-free & worry-free. Grant her Lord the desire of her heart. Hear her cries and answer her prayers. Please always let her feel your presence & comfort her in these trying times. My wish for her is that she gets to travel & see the beauty of the world while she still can. That she gets to do all the things that will give her pleasure & unparalleled joy. Hear this, oh Lord. I claim victory, in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen.
Happy 82nd birthday, Mommy dearest. I love you! <3
May all your dreams & wishes come true. We love you so much, mommy. And we will always be thankful for the gift of you! <3
16 Comments
Happiest birthday to your mom! She is WONDER WOMAN personified. She’s blessed to have a daughter like you. May God continue to bless her with good health and many more wonderful years with you.
September 23, 2013 at 10:46 amThank you so very much my dearest Meding. <3 Keep safe, grabe itong bagyong ito. Love to all, mwah mwah!! :-*
September 23, 2013 at 4:34 pmHappy Birthday The Highness! yummy food treats galore!! what a bountiful blessings…
September 23, 2013 at 11:19 amThank you, Donna! 🙂 Yes, sobrang sarap yung lunch namin. Sana everyday may birthday hahaha.
September 23, 2013 at 4:33 pmHi achie Jane, u really really have such a good & courageous mom in the world (hav back read ur blog b4 ;-))
September 23, 2013 at 1:25 pmYes she’s really amazing. Thank you Ailyn for also thinking so. <3
September 23, 2013 at 4:32 pmhappy birthday. you made her day by being all there.
you have good genes, ms jane.
September 23, 2013 at 1:27 pmThank you so much! 🙂 And please call me Jane. You always brighten my day with your comments, I feel like I already know you & we’re such good friends already. But up to now I still don’t know what to call you haha. Please, may I know your name? Even in your blogs I tried to be a good sleuth but I can’t find a single clue. 😛
September 23, 2013 at 4:31 pmHi Mommy Jane! Happy Birthday to your Mom! That was a beautiful prayer =) I am happy that she has reached a golden age where she can do so many things. And as a mother, she did something right, she raised a wonderful daughter who has so much sweetness and love in her heart. Hugs, hugs!
September 23, 2013 at 9:22 pmAwwwww thank you so much ana!! <3 I'm loving all the photos of the kids on IG! Makes me wanna have MORE! 😉
September 24, 2013 at 8:47 amAmen to that prayer. Happy Birthday,Mommy!♡
September 23, 2013 at 11:44 pmThank you Chris! <3 Replied to your email na ha. I'm so very excited for you!!! :-*
September 24, 2013 at 8:47 amChoi Palace is our default Sunday dinner place!!! Sayang di tayo umabot as I am always in the area!
September 24, 2013 at 1:39 pmwaaaaaa sayang ngaaaa!! :'((
September 24, 2013 at 4:18 pmSarap dyan sa Choi Palace! I love the salt and pepper crab ; )
xoxo
September 24, 2013 at 5:20 pmMrsMartinez
oh yes grabe tumaas BP ko coz of the crab hahaha. Nahilo talaga ako!! @_@ super yummy! <3
September 24, 2013 at 7:05 pm