FROM AMBASSADOR RUDY DUMAPIAS

Some letters teach us lessons in family love...This is one of them!

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Dear Arsenio,

      I must apologize for the delay in responding to your important message.

       I am saddened with the death of my dear friend Lipit.  Please convey my family's deep sympathy and condolence to his surviving children and grandchildren, as well as to his wife and brothers and sisters.    
     Also, please extend my warm personal regards to your father Turing who was a friend to both me and my elder brother "Totoy" Florencio Jr.  When he had the barber shop, I used to patronize him as well as Opong Fernandez.  I remember your father as soft-spoken and reserved.  My brother and I grew up with Turing and Lipit, and I remember the other kids from your neighborhood in Cabingculan such as Martin (expert in gripo), the Tayabas, the Escorpisos, and my cousins Roque and Aida (and other children of uncle Carpo Velasco), as well as Erning and the other children of uncle Pinoy Velasco.  I do hope your father still remember us.  Kindly tell him that we  hope to see him again and recall the good old days.

      Arsenio, in his present condition your father would need assurance of the love of his family.  More than ever, this is the time to tell him how much you appreciate the sacrifices he and your mom had for their children.  Tell him and show him your thanks. A time will come when you will look back and be glad that you have told him your love and gratitude.

      God bless you.                       

       In Christ Jesus,                            

                                 Bro.(Amb) Rudy and Sis. Eva Dumapias