My Mom

Nena to her siblings and cousins...
Nens to her closest friends...
Tita Nens to her nephews and nieces...
Ka Nena to her ka- Ala- eh ...
Mrs. Garrido to her students...
Mother to her business associates...
Lola Mommy to her grandchildren...

That was my Mom. Endeared by many...
Magdalena or Nena, that was her real name, to her family she revealed her true being, strong and responsible.
Nens, always sweet and thoughtful to her closest friends, she was there for them, through thick and thin, through the best and worst of times.
Tita Nens, she was like a second mother to the rest of the family. Someone you can turn to at times when there is just no one else.
Ka Nena, she treated her childhood friends who she grew up in the province like her very own sisters. She would always go back to her hometown even just to share a little bit of the comforts she has and more. She continued to give back to the community in more ways than one.
Mrs. Garrido, she was recognized by her students as a true mentor. She inspired them to achieve their best and through time remained to be their friend even after most of them had their own families.
Mother, anywhere she went, she'd establish relationships that go even beyond business. Her business colleagues deferred to her for advise even for their personal lives. Indeed, she was a mother to all.
I know though that what Mommy cherished most of all was being called Lola Mommy.


We remember you Mommy on your birthday! To everyone whose lives my Mom touched, I hope that you will continue to live the legacy she left you and that in knowing her made a difference in your life.