A decade without you

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Today marks the tenth anniversary of my mother’s passing. No great insights to share–everything changes, yet life goes on for those of us left behind. Perhaps being remembered is enough. My love for you will live on as long as I do.

Bonnie Rose before she was known as mom.
With her second-born son. The special one!
I made her a grandmother for the first time.
She loved my dad for over 50 years.
A mom and her sons.
Mom with her sisters for the final time. The last picture I ever took of her.

You will always be missed by those who loved you.

Meanwhile, in the world of the living, I changed things up some and drank my beers at Palm Tree yesterday.

It’s right next door to Mangos. I actually stayed here on my last trip to the Philippines as a tourist.
The bar is on the second floor with a nice balcony overlooking the beach.

This morning I decided to make supper for breakfast.

The ribeye, while thin, was so tender I could almost pull it apart with my fork. I think I’ve mastered the searing process too as the meat was juicy and medium-rare on the inside.

I guess I’m in a beachy kind of mood as I decided to take a morning stroll to Baloy.

Well, in the event of a tsunami I’m already ideally located in the evacuation area–Alta Vista. Ain’t nowhere to run from an earthquake though.
Once you get past the resorts, Baloy Beach Road is almost serene.
Some nice bay views this morning…
With the weekend crowds gone the beach felt almost deserted.

We’ve got the Hash this afternoon. The new starting time is officially 2:30, but I and a few others are going to head out an hour earlier. That should get us back On-Home before all the beer is gone. I’ll let y’all know how that goes tomorrow.

Now, should I take a nap or exercise? Hmm, perhaps I’ll do both!

Works for me. #6 is my personal favorite.

5 thoughts on “A decade without you”

  2. “You will always be missed by those who loved you.”

    This is one of a best legacy’s that someone can leave.

    Thanks for sharing the pics!

  4. “Time heals all wounds”. I can attest to that John. The loss is always there as you know but the pain does diminish with time. I only know you from afar but looks like she raised a fine young man. What greater legacy than that. Peace Out!

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