(photos taken by A. Alisoso at Corvera compound, Iniban, Negros Oriental 2/11/12)
It was a rough week for everyone in the northwest coast of Negros. Moderate aftershocks were common occurrences and on top of it all - rain fell on those who are still living in makeshift tents. Relief efforts have been slow going, and people continue to be afraid and distraught over all they have suffered and endured.
As of Saturday I still had not seen any photos of my parents or any of my relatives. Then someone posted the photo above - it is of my parents, my aunt and cousins and nephew and niece. Seeing it made my heart soar - just love them so much and so happy to see them doing fine and having a good time together.
Quick explanation: Iniban is a "barangay" of Ayungon - kinda like a subdivision would be within a town or city. My parents live in Awa-an barangay. Their property, where the church sits on, is lovingly called "Lolali Beach" - Lolali is the first 2 letters of "love, laugh, live" put together. It is our hope that Lolali will continue to be such a sanctuary and gathering place for all who enter.
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