Tito Mario

This was a pre-Christmas reunion, because it was Tito Mario’s birthday and his sons and daughters decided to throw him a party.

I call him the wise one, for not only was he the eldest amongst Papa’s siblings, he had the most number of experiences in life (along with the most number of children). At the back of his graying hair, is a very sweet and thoughtful Tito Mario. He saw to it that his family was complete during our wedding because he promised. He keeps newspapers clippings of Elijah when he sees one. He gives good advice and encouragement on our life and decisions. He treasures memories and keeps photographs. My favorite is every graduation picture framed and hanged, starting from his eldest daughter Michelle, up to Marlon. Though Marlon's took some time to be placed on the wall because of the lack of a picture frame. His gratefulness is transparent at even the smallest tokens that you give to him and his family.

Humility, his best trait. He’s not of proud material things but he knows the one thing that is his pride and glory, his children.

Happy birthday Tito Mario.
And Lij too.