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Dive into a seafood spectacle — see the lobster up close and celebrate James & Carmina’s birthdays at Fresh International, Solaire Resort.

While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort  website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...

Mama Tess Your Memories Will Always Be with Me


No one wants to talk about when our life is about to expire. Definitely it will come to everyone in the future when God feel it is time to leave the presence of where you're at.

Ever been in a situation when your other parent needs you the most when they have lost their other half.

Carmina has recently found out her stepmom Mama Tess passed away in the States. I am unable to fly down because I am also taking care of Mom Violy.

When your left in the dark and no one giving you the funeral services to attend online curiosity comes in mind.

After dwelling and gather all my emotions having two attempts Mama Tess was next by me when her floral scent was next to me. In my dream Mama Tess told me to think only the good memories of her. Mama Tess wanted me to explain everything we did together. 

Memories of Mama Tess and Carmina Together

We had attended a children's birthday party with my family. In our photo is Carmina, Mama Tess and Papa Ping who is my brother in-law's grandpa.


While I was in town in California, we ate at Mama Tess favorite California Pizza near Great Mall to meet with stepbrother Mark. 


Year after Carmina ate at Aunt Rita and Tita Jaime's house in Danville, California along with my dad and Mama Tess.


Celebration of my dad's birthday with his family in Napa Valley, California.


Year 2017 during Memoria Weekend my dad introduces me to his ballroom friends another interest they spend together. I had gained new friends who are consider my other Father and Mother. 


Year 2019 we went to San Francisco a place Mama Tess love to visit when I am in town.


Mama Tess was wearing a white outfit with florals. In my dream it was very bright while I am talking to her in my dream all my worries went away.

I woke up the next day feeling I need to stop delaying my life. 

I realized that Mama Tess will understand why I cannot be there for my dad right now.

When someone dies do you sense anything from them?

I've always had a scent from the air when I mentioned their names. Or at passing I can see an image of them where they use to stay.

I never been afraid of someone who has passed away. 

Everyone it takes a longer time to get over and heal what they are feeling deep inside. 

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