Our second house was made of wood, with G.I. roofing instead of nipa roof, and bamboo walls, wooden floor instead of bamboo, and it had a place for bathing called BANGSAL. Later on it had a separate toilet, too, far from our house proper, … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 3. Our Sleeping Time
We used petroleum lamps or candles at night to eat our supper, then went to sleep early under one large mosquito net or a wide buri (blanket-covered) mat. Father and my brother used one blanket while Mother and I used one blanket together. We slept … [Continue reading]
Story of My Life (1994) – Chapter Titles
IntroductionStory Of My LifeOur Sleeping TimeA Better HomeMy Grandfather Gavino BravoMy Grandfather Eleuterio Sibayan (Terio)My Father Florencio Sibayan (Inciong)My Mother Victoriano Toyang (“Idot”)Raft Riding Down Abra RiverMother’s … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 1. Introduction: Jose B. Sibayan, Sr.
1.20.98This book is written for my seven children and families, dedicated in honor of their mother, who wrote a “STORY OF MY LIFE” ending in her trip around the world with JoJo in 1970. Praise the Lord!JBS 9/11/94 (Sunday) Today is … [Continue reading]
One-Year Anniversary of Jose B. Sibayan’s Death
It's been a year since my grandfather died. It's gone by really quickly and I still don't believe that he's gone. Here's a picture of him with his grandchildren on Father's Day in 1986 at his home on Wilsky Blvd in Tampa, FL. … [Continue reading]
1994 Memoir – 8. My Mother: “Toyang” or “Idot
“Nanang” was called by relatives as TOYANG, for Victoriana, and by friends or neighbors as “IDOT” for “pinidot.” Pinidot because when she was young she was very sickly and no amount of medicine could cure her. A faith healer suggested that she … [Continue reading]
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