We got back from my Tito’s wake yesterday afternoon. He was buried yesterday morning. Our clan were gathered together to share the grief that my Tito’s immediate family were currently hurdling. This made me appreciate the unique Filipino culture that we all share.
In moments of bereavement, finding comfort in the arms of your own family and relatives is a huge reassurance that everything will be just fine. Close family ties among us Filipinos are being upheld with utmost importance. When families are confronted with life’s inevitabilities, the Filipino close family bonds are confirmed to be intact.
I just hope that a family member’s passing away is not only the lone occasion for Filipino families to be gathered together.
I would like to share some snapshots with my cousins and other relatives. We were smiling here not because we were happy that my Tito passed away. We share the joy of once again being together as one big family 
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14 Comments
October 20th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
yeah, i must agree with you sis, filipino family tie is beyond compare. that’s no doubt! good for your family- cousins and relatives gathering. sure, it was a lonesome feeling because it’s mourning time but it’s great to be together with the clan jud. regards!
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October 21st, 2008 at 8:41 am
Hi sis,
One reason why I’m proud being a filipino is how we value our family and the closeness. Glad to see you reunited with your cousins, hope you guys can do it again in a different occasion.
Take care sis :]
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October 21st, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Ellaine,
Yan ang pamilyang Pinoy. Kahit gano kahirap ang buhay basta sama-sama, masaya di ba?
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October 21st, 2008 at 9:04 pm
condolence po!
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October 21st, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Condolence my fellow blogger..
Anyway, I have to agree with you. Grabe ang family ties ng Pinoy. Pero sometimes hindrance din ang money kapag gusto ng magkapamilya na magreunion. Ang ibang relatives ko kasi, hindi sa Cebu nakatira so mahirap talaga..
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October 22nd, 2008 at 5:18 pm
This is true. When my mom died 3 yrs ago, it was our relatives who really eased the pain. They helped us cope up with our loss. Walang tatalo sa pamilyang Pilipino talaga
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October 22nd, 2008 at 6:28 pm
hey! miss ko 2loy lalo family natin…cyah soon! ^_^
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October 25th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Hi,
At least it brought you all together. Nice pics with your family. Cheers.
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October 25th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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October 25th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I completely understand ur beautiful smiles here Lainy, nicely said. Happy weekend! :):):)
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October 25th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
@ ALL:
Thank you all for taking time to share your thoughts. I will reply to each of you when my sked would let me. I just got home from the 2nd Mindanao Bloggers Summit (10PM) and I am dead tired.
Nytie nyt everyone!~
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October 28th, 2008 at 12:41 am
wow, nakakatuwa naman. i love reunions. ive always believed, family should always be top priority. good for you sis!
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October 28th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Yes, that is one thing I am so deeply grateful for. My Mama died a month ago and if it weren’t for my family and friends, we would’ve collapsed in utter grief. Till now, we are surrounded by this wall of love and protection. Filipinos are the best when it comes to love.
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October 28th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Hello lyn. It is indeed in the moment of great emotion that family becomes closer. Family is really different when they are around.
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