Monthly Archives: January 2008

Eulogy for Mariel

Posted on January 30, 2008 by

    Mariel’s “sangko”, Sonny wrote the following for Mariel as he was unable to go home before we laid her to rest last September 20, 2007. Mariel spoke fondly too of her brother Sonny to me when she remembers … Continue reading →

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To Bong and Sam

Posted on January 27, 2008 by

TO BONG AND SAM By Henry Lopez I talked to Bong last night. The grief that Bong showed as well as that of what I learned of Sam’s is truly heartrending. The agony that Bong and Mariel went through during … Continue reading →

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Mariel’s drive time playlist

Posted on January 27, 2008 by

The past few days were indeed rough patches. I missed Mariel so badly that I had some difficulty focusing at work. She still is after all my life’s only “anchor” and nothing would seems worthwhile without being able to share … Continue reading →

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Thank You Jesus For This Day

Posted on January 23, 2008 by

I have taken sometime to post something on my friend Bong’s blog because I was still searching for a fitting tribute for Mariel who I’ve known as long as Bong has (or maybe even a few hours earlier). Sometime in … Continue reading →

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My life in a flash

Posted on January 22, 2008 by

If you find absolutely nothing useful with the video I posted today, I’d also be very happy. Because at least you would’ve understood a bit how my life is now. It’s one that alternates between gnawing boredom and absolute panic. … Continue reading →

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Sam at Avilon

Posted on January 14, 2008 by

It’s been another week and I can’t really say this one has been much different from the others. Days seem to just whiz by when you’re grieving. Nothing makes it exciting even with Terrell Owens hysterics or Britney breakdowns in … Continue reading →

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Phuket Revisited

Posted on January 8, 2008 by

Today being January 8, I thought that I might share some photos from our lovely Phuket, Thailand wedding some ten years ago. On this day we were married in a memorable Catholic ceremony midst the pristinely beautiful Promthep Cape near … Continue reading →

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Sundays with Sam

Posted on January 6, 2008 by

It’s a new year but my heart’s left unstuck in the one before. I still miss Mariel very badly. I’ve made some progress though in the grief front. I know this is what my friends and family would like to … Continue reading →

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It’s our Anniversary!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by

I remember waking up on this day some ten years ago shivering in the cold morning air. Looking back, I was probably just a bit anxious about making the three- hour trip with an entourage to Tarlac for our civil … Continue reading →

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