Dear Mama,
Baby Emily Santiago Alejandro, weighing at about 7 lbs was born today, October 8, 2009 at Huntington Memorial Hospital.
Congrats new parents, Ivy and Abe Alejandro and new grandparents Bott and Fred Santiago.
More details to follow.
Sincerely,
Tita Emma (Thelma Mangahas)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Memory Walk 2009 Announcement
Hello Pamilya (Family),
In just one month, it will be OUR 2nd annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in memory of our beloved Mama!
For those of you who were not able to join us last year, it’s a non-competitive 5k walk (about 3 miles) that raises money for Alzheimer’s research, education and support to those currently with the disease and their families. More importantly, it’s the annual exercise for all of us, we all know how much Mama emphasized how much she can walk and made sure our backs were straight! Maybe we can even have a picnic at Forest Lawn after the event?
Last year, we had 16 walkers and raised $1,267! How many walkers will we have this year?
Here are some details:
-When: 7:00 AM, Sunday, November 1, 2009
-Where: 350 South Grand Avenue at the Watercourt, Downtown Los Angeles, 90071
-Our team website: http://2009MemoryWalkLA.kintera.org/teammama
-It is free to walk! (They even provided a lot of free goodies last year!)
-Signing up online allows you to create a website, so that you can send the link to your friends and family to collect donations, or even just to spread awareness. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a 2009 Memory Walk T-Shirt!
-Signing up online is FREE!
-TSHIRTS. We are planning to have dark purple T-Shirts printed for the big day. Would you be interested?
HOW TO SIGN UP:
1. Click on the link above
2. Click on “Join our Team”
3. Read the agreement/waiver and click on “I agree”
4. Enter all required information:
-Enter your personal web page name to make your webpage easier to remember. For example: http://2009MemoryWalkLA.kintera.org/ninaaves
-Enter your personal fundraising goal. $5? $200? It's all up to you! There is no requirement to meet this amount.
5. Spread the word and get your walking shoes ready!
Your Team Captains,
Joan & Bea
In just one month, it will be OUR 2nd annual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in memory of our beloved Mama!
For those of you who were not able to join us last year, it’s a non-competitive 5k walk (about 3 miles) that raises money for Alzheimer’s research, education and support to those currently with the disease and their families. More importantly, it’s the annual exercise for all of us, we all know how much Mama emphasized how much she can walk and made sure our backs were straight! Maybe we can even have a picnic at Forest Lawn after the event?
Last year, we had 16 walkers and raised $1,267! How many walkers will we have this year?
Here are some details:
-When: 7:00 AM, Sunday, November 1, 2009
-Where: 350 South Grand Avenue at the Watercourt, Downtown Los Angeles, 90071
-Our team website: http://2009MemoryWalkLA.kintera.org/teammama
-It is free to walk! (They even provided a lot of free goodies last year!)
-Signing up online allows you to create a website, so that you can send the link to your friends and family to collect donations, or even just to spread awareness. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a 2009 Memory Walk T-Shirt!
-Signing up online is FREE!
-TSHIRTS. We are planning to have dark purple T-Shirts printed for the big day. Would you be interested?
HOW TO SIGN UP:
1. Click on the link above
2. Click on “Join our Team”
3. Read the agreement/waiver and click on “I agree”
4. Enter all required information:
-Enter your personal web page name to make your webpage easier to remember. For example: http://2009MemoryWalkLA.kintera.org/ninaaves
-Enter your personal fundraising goal. $5? $200? It's all up to you! There is no requirement to meet this amount.
5. Spread the word and get your walking shoes ready!
Your Team Captains,
Joan & Bea
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson passed away today June 25th 2009. His tragic death reminded me of childhood memories with you Mama dancing to his songs with my cousin Cathy and my sister Myrnelle. Just like you Ma, he will be missed!
With Love,
Michelle Ayau
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mama
We just wanted to say we love and miss you so much! We hope you, Papa and your beautiful angels are having a wonderful time together, flying around up there in the sky.
Love Always,
The Dizon Family
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Junebug
Hi Mama,
As always, you were in my thoughts today. I had a great birthday celebration and just wanted to drop in and tell you how much we miss having you here with us. Even when you were tired and felt that it was unnecessary to go out to eat when we could save money and simply cook at home, you always dolled up wearing your best black blazer and soft red lipstick. No matter what excuse you had, we somehow managed to talk you into going to a trendy restaurant where the lights were always too dim and the food never really hitting your high standards. But...you still had a good time celebrating, especially since you're a June bug too.
Love you,
Myrnelle
As always, you were in my thoughts today. I had a great birthday celebration and just wanted to drop in and tell you how much we miss having you here with us. Even when you were tired and felt that it was unnecessary to go out to eat when we could save money and simply cook at home, you always dolled up wearing your best black blazer and soft red lipstick. No matter what excuse you had, we somehow managed to talk you into going to a trendy restaurant where the lights were always too dim and the food never really hitting your high standards. But...you still had a good time celebrating, especially since you're a June bug too.
Love you,
Myrnelle
Monday, May 18, 2009
One Year Later...
Dearest Mama,
There was a slight earthquake late last night. At first, it started to sway a little and I thought it was probably a big truck trying to make its way through tiny streets. But then it kept on swaying and when I looked out the window, guess what? No truck in sight.
The good thing is it didn't get any stronger than that. A few of us got startled, but nothing broke and no one got hurt. The sad thing is we had an earthquake, the only real downfall of living in sunny California. But then again this unpredictable weather can bring with it a lot of the good and well, the not-so-good.
Rain, wind, hot, cold, dry, moody.
Floods, freezes, accidents, allergies, mood swings.
Flowers, breezes, relief, joy, rejuvenation...
You may wonder, "Why is she mentioning this to me now?"
Now that you no longer have to worry about the world acting out and leaving us roaming around waiting for it to calm down again. Now that you are at peace and freely floating about. Now that you don't have to burden yourself with silly things like little earthquakes and weather changes?
Well, I simply figured you were just trying to mess with our minds to let us know, "Hey, I'm still here!"
I got your message, Ma. Loud and clear.
Love you always,
Myrnelle
There was a slight earthquake late last night. At first, it started to sway a little and I thought it was probably a big truck trying to make its way through tiny streets. But then it kept on swaying and when I looked out the window, guess what? No truck in sight.
The good thing is it didn't get any stronger than that. A few of us got startled, but nothing broke and no one got hurt. The sad thing is we had an earthquake, the only real downfall of living in sunny California. But then again this unpredictable weather can bring with it a lot of the good and well, the not-so-good.
Rain, wind, hot, cold, dry, moody.
Floods, freezes, accidents, allergies, mood swings.
Flowers, breezes, relief, joy, rejuvenation...
You may wonder, "Why is she mentioning this to me now?"
Now that you no longer have to worry about the world acting out and leaving us roaming around waiting for it to calm down again. Now that you are at peace and freely floating about. Now that you don't have to burden yourself with silly things like little earthquakes and weather changes?
Well, I simply figured you were just trying to mess with our minds to let us know, "Hey, I'm still here!"
I got your message, Ma. Loud and clear.
Love you always,
Myrnelle
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Happy Belated Mother's Day
Hello our beautiful Mama,We just wanted to take the time to say hi and we miss you!
We celebrated Mother's Day late this year, having dinner at about 7:00pm at a little Japanese/Chinese restaurant called Wokano. We had a booth underneath a tiki-hut with lit candles and music in the background. You would of loved it!
It was nice to try something new and to celebrate Ate's (Michelle Ayau) very first mommy day. Everyone was in good spirits munching on terriyaki, udon noodles, garlic chicken and of course a boat full of sushi!
Towards the end of dinner with bowls of brown rice still 1/2 full, Boyz II Men's A Song for Mama came on. Some of us got a little teary-eyed, others worked on eating more rice because we know how you don't like us to waste food! But of course mom (Maria Dizon) said it best, "Our Mama decided to join us after all."
We love you always,
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The Dizon and Ayau Family
Lyrics:
You taught me everything
And everything you've given me
I always keep it inside
You're the driving force in my life
There isn't anything
Or anyone that I can be
And it just wouldn't feel right
If I didn't have you by my side
You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were grey
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me
And no one else can be what you have been to me
You will always be you always will be the girl
In my life for all times
Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul
Yes it is
You're always down for me
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong
Yes you did
And you took up for me
When everyone was downin' me
You always did understand
You gave me strength to go on
There was so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid
And then you come to me
And say to me I can face anything
And no one else can do
What you have done for me
You'll always be
You will always be the girl in my life
Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul
Yes it is
Never gonna go a day without you
Fills me up just thinking of you
I'll never go a day without my mama
Mama, mama you know I love you
Oh you know I love you
Mama, mama you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like
Tears from the stars
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul
Yes it is
Yes you are
http://www.lyriczz.com/lyrics/boyz-ii-men/5569-a-song-for-mama/
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