Celebrating Life
My find myself a little lost for words putting together my weekend post tonight. Many of you already know I am not much of a writer and tend to just post pictures instead of writing out horrid sentences. But in this case I find myself reflecting my own life in seeing someone elses who is filled with so much love and hope. Please bear with as my heart is pounding so loud I can't even hear my own thoughts. I am writing this for my Dad and his beloved, Tina.
This summer has been a tough one for Tita Tina as she spent countless months in the hospital being misdiagnosed only to find out that she has stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. The news has been devastating to all of us and even more to my Dad. We are all praying for a miracle.
In hopes to lift all our spirits, my Dad planned an extraordinary party for her birthday. He transformed her entire house into a tropical oasis. It was beautiful and Tita Tina loved all the special details planned for the evening. We paid tribute to her exceptional life with all her nearest and dearest friends and relatives. Some of which traveled all the way from Hawaii to be with her. The night was filled with lots of love, laughter and of course Illocano songs.
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Oh Carlene--my hopes and thoughts go out to your family and Tina.
It looks like a very special party and you captured it beautifully. She looks like she loved it.
xo
your family is Ilocano, too?! I like you even more now. Best wishes for your auntie. I've lost a couple of loved ones to cancer, including one of my best friends when I was 19, but I know more people who are living WITH cancer--doing totally fine. Best wishes for your family and your tita Carlene.
Woah! This party looks AMAZING!
Lovely photos.
I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Your dad did a wonderful job of transforming her house into an island oasis. It was beautiful! My prayers and thoughts will be with your family. Stay strong!
This is such a beautiful, heartfelt celebration.
My thoughts are with you and your family, my dear.
wow. what an amazing celebration. the photos are captivating
looks like a blast!
dallas
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these are really great pictures car!
you take some really wonderful pictures.
Your family is so sweet! What a wonderful thing to do to celebrate Tina's life. I can just tell from your incredible pictures that she is a beautiful person who has touched many people's lives. My thoughts are with your family through this difficult time.
Your mum and dad are so sweet. :-)
My positive thoughts and love go out to you and your family during your time of need. I'll continue to pray for the health of your Tita Tina.
Many Blessings,
Ati
whew! this entry made me cry! your dad is a sweetheart.
life, especially one such as hers, deserves to be celebrated fiercely. i'm sure the pics are mere a glimpse of what awesomeness went down that night.
my warmest thoughts to you and your family.
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