Today, August 16 2011 marks the first year anniversary of my father, Isabel's lolo. Me and my wife went to Bulacan to commemorate it with our family and loved ones. Everyone was asking where is Maria, as she is fondly called in Bulacan. "Ayaw mag-absent", we said. Last night Isabel said, she will not be going with us, she asked her teacher if she can be absent for class, for today, but her teacher said no, and so she decided not to go with us.
My nanay's siblings were there and so with their spouses, quite a lot of people came, including the elders who were there to offer prayers, as always.
When we came home, Isabel said "Dad , Mom, na-miss ko kayo. Na-miss nyo ko?" Of course, yes! :)
During the old times, the first death anniversary, is often called babang-luksa, or laglag-luksa.
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