HIPOLITO BALATBAT CLAN
H-appy families of the Hipolito and Maxima Balatbat came for the reunion
I-nspiring words made everyone feel loved, cared, and closer as one family
P-rayer before the fun annual event led by Dr. Felicisima Balatbat-Bacon
O-verjoyed by humorous stories and Tagalog poems during the program
L-echon was so juicy, delicious, and skin so crispy adorned the food table
I-ncredible singing voices of some members entertained everyone present
T-otally awesome and surprised were families that joined this year’s reunion
O-ther cousins came from Laguna, Malolos, Manila, Tarlac, and USA
*****
B-anners of Balatbat children and “Welcome” hang on the huge stage
A-rray of mouth-watering and delectable Filipino foods filled the long table
L-ingered around were the spirits of our parents, grandparents, great grandparents
A-dorable children, teen-agers, and adults liked surprises in their Easter eggs
T-oys, cosmetics, household items, school supplies, and souvenirs were numerous
B-eautiful, charming, and smiling faces of the children showed super satisfaction
A-ll members of every family joined the fun of singing and dancing as a group
T-hankful to God for bountiful blessings, granting us to come together again
*****
C-ozy was the atmosphere with hugging, kissing, and great feeling of warmth
L-ifted the spirits of those that experienced the fun and joy of the reunion
A-ccommodating and cheerful attitude lured other relatives to celebrate the date
N-ever was a dull moment during the entire reunion day of the Balatbat clan
(A huge “Thank You” to the committee) Laura G. Balatbat-Corpuz 3/22/2014
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
LUCILA GARCIA PERONA
ALA-ALANG
Naiwan ni Nanang Lucing
(Lucila Garcia Perona)
Kasama sa tindahan ng Daka at Nana Bita sa harap ng aming bahay.
Dasal gabi’t araw lalo na kung may namatayan at malapit na ang“Undas.”
Emperdible, aguhilya, klip, aspile, gunting, karayom, sinulid, suyod at suklay
Gabe, saging at kamote ay inilalaga kakainin namin matapos ang tanghalian.
Handang pagkain ang dala sa bukid para sa gumagapas at sa Tata Isto at Tata Cinto.
Impong Huli ang nagsisindi ng ilaw nuong siya ay buhay pa, at hinalinhan ng Nanang.
Laging nagpupunta ang mag-anak sa Sukol lalu na kapag pista sa San Sebastian.
Magluluto ng manok, baboy, bangos at tilapia buhat sa aming palaisdaan.
Nilagang mani ang tinda niya kung may pista sa aming nayon ng San Miguel
Ngayong wala na si Nanang ay nalungkot na nang husto ang buong angkan ng Garcia.
O kay saklap naman namin nina Calixto at Gaudelia ng si Nanang ay pumanaw.
Panganay na anak si Virgilio, ngunit binawian ng buhay ng siya ay isilang.
Rosas na mabango ay pinaugatan sa sanga, nilagyan ng lupa, binalot at inalagaan .
Saging na tundalang malapad ang dahon ang pampadulas ng sahig na kawayan.
Tumahi’t nagburda ng damit pambata at nagsiklat ng kawayan upang gawaing atip ng bahay.
Ukoy na kalabasang may hipon ay tunay na masarap lalo na at may paminta, suka at bawang.
Walang tigil ang gawa sa bahay hanggang matapos ang panggugupit ng buhok ng Tata Siano.
Yaring “Pasyong Mahal ni Hesukristong Panginoon” ang mahalagang namana ko sa Nanang.
laurabc@fsmail.bradley.edu
(Lucila Garcia Perona)
Amarillo,
rosal, santan, at mabangong sampagita ay
mga tanim sa bakuran.
Bunga
ng kahoy ng bulak ay ginagawa niyang palaman sa aming mga unan.
Kasama sa tindahan ng Daka at Nana Bita sa harap ng aming bahay.
Dasal gabi’t araw lalo na kung may namatayan at malapit na ang“Undas.”
Emperdible, aguhilya, klip, aspile, gunting, karayom, sinulid, suyod at suklay
Gabe, saging at kamote ay inilalaga kakainin namin matapos ang tanghalian.
Handang pagkain ang dala sa bukid para sa gumagapas at sa Tata Isto at Tata Cinto.
Impong Huli ang nagsisindi ng ilaw nuong siya ay buhay pa, at hinalinhan ng Nanang.
Laging nagpupunta ang mag-anak sa Sukol lalu na kapag pista sa San Sebastian.
Magluluto ng manok, baboy, bangos at tilapia buhat sa aming palaisdaan.
Nilagang mani ang tinda niya kung may pista sa aming nayon ng San Miguel
Ngayong wala na si Nanang ay nalungkot na nang husto ang buong angkan ng Garcia.
O kay saklap naman namin nina Calixto at Gaudelia ng si Nanang ay pumanaw.
Panganay na anak si Virgilio, ngunit binawian ng buhay ng siya ay isilang.
Rosas na mabango ay pinaugatan sa sanga, nilagyan ng lupa, binalot at inalagaan .
Saging na tundalang malapad ang dahon ang pampadulas ng sahig na kawayan.
Tumahi’t nagburda ng damit pambata at nagsiklat ng kawayan upang gawaing atip ng bahay.
Ukoy na kalabasang may hipon ay tunay na masarap lalo na at may paminta, suka at bawang.
Walang tigil ang gawa sa bahay hanggang matapos ang panggugupit ng buhok ng Tata Siano.
Yaring “Pasyong Mahal ni Hesukristong Panginoon” ang mahalagang namana ko sa Nanang.
Sumalangit nawa
ang kaniyang kaluluwa.
Laura Balatbat-Corpuz, Pamangkin
Ika-30
ng Oktubre, 2012 * jollybc2@gmail.comlaurabc@fsmail.bradley.edu
Thursday, July 16, 2015
CALIXTO G. PERONA
CALIXTO
G. PERONA
Comedian cousin that can put up a great
show
Always listens to adults especially to Ka
Fely
Lively is the gathering whenever he is a
guest
Intelligent and truly smart that is very
obvious
Xylophone is the instrument he enjoyed playing
Takes blood pressure of those that have
problems
Outstanding and talented student in grade
school
Gracious and generous to the relatives and
the needy
Preserves garden produce and shares some
with others
Enjoys the accomplishments of his grown children
Rejoices when grandchildren excel in school
work
Observant, learns from what he sees and
experiences
Never was there a dull moment when joking
around
Anxious to see relatives coming from other
countries
Laura
B. Corpuz * Cousin * July 16, 2015
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