Momma V is 65 today!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 65 years ago today, my mom was born in a province of the Philippines called Iloilo. It was during World War II when the Japanese occupied the Philippines. For a short time as a toddler, she was a POW along with her mother who was pregnant at the time. The only reason they were released from prison is because her mother had to give birth to her brother (my uncle) at the hospital. My mom endured a tough early childhood due to the war, but I think those experiences helped shape her into the wonderful, kind-hearted, and loving mother she is today. She raised four kids all by herself with no complaints! She is the strongest and smartest woman I know...AND the best Lola (grandmother) to my 5 (soon to be 6) nephews. I can't wait for this weekend...the whole family is going to celebrate with a huge feast - steamed crabs, fresh corn on the cob, and pancit (Filipino stir-fried noodles)...YUM!! Happy Birthday, Mom!!! See you in a few days!
Look at my white boy up there, sticking out like a sore thumb..how cute is that? hehe :)
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Happy Birthday Ma!