Mr. and Mrs. Ebio's Homecoming

She is one of our friends who dearly remembers and never tend to forget, that is every time she is scheduled to spend a short vacay here in the Philippines. Even before her departure from California, she told me so about meeting us, about a mini get-together, about a simple dinner. I am deeply touched about her sincerity every now and then; she is the same girl, the same friend that left for US to fulfill her American dream.

She was tagged as "LG" for one obvious reason. Her being petite was modified and we felt calling her, “Little Girl” was perfect. Rica, Ma. Rica or Ricato to us also, was one of my colleague in a telecom company way back the 90’s. We became friends because of the organization we commonly joined for whatever reasons…lol! It is right to say today that we became closer even after the group was dispersed (dispersal was a long, long story). More so, we became part of each other lives when we became a little older, matured should I say. She was supposed to be member of my entourage during my wedding but she was too big to fit on her gown, she was on her 6mos pregnancy that time. By the way, I was Ninang of her first born, son, TP.

Rica was dear to me for so many reasons. I tell you, she isn’t just your ordinary girl.

Anyway, it was Rica and her husband Wally who treated us over dinner at Super Bowl last Thursday night.

They brought their adorable kids, TP and Vincent with them.

this is Vincent, who just turned 2 year old

and this is TP!

It was my second time to see my godson TP after four years.

Their kids were so fluent in Filipino even if they reside now in Cali, and way back there they speak the American language with a twang too…cool di ba? I told Rica and Wally to teach the kids speak their native “Bicolano” dialect too…coolest!

We spent dinner along with chitchats, how it’s like staying in Cali, how her job pays off a lot, how is Wally being “yayo” to their kids. Btw, her husband Wally is a CPA-Lawyer if you mind to ask. I salute his being supportive to Ma. Rica’s profession, a dialysis nurse. There was no idle time for us the entire night.

Their son TP liked Gem, we jokingly told Gem to apply as nanny for Rica’s kids.

George kept a good conversation with Wally while Rica and I talked about a little business on the side.

Oliver came in time after everyone bid good night, we offered a ride to Rica and family. It was past midnight when we reached their QC residence and again say goodbye one more time. Rica’s schedule departure is on Feb 19, I wished her a safe trip and to keep in contact once she reached California.

Again, thank you for the wonderful dinner and of course, for the leather token you gave. It was really appreciated :)

This is the friendship that rocks, 14 years and counting :)

Dinner pics here.