The above picture of my Grandfather is my favorite. It captures everything about him. Even in his old age, he loves animals and has always been a collector of pets. I think that's where I get it from. Sasayan and animals: that's my grandpa. So for me, this picture sums him up.
I've been spending some time speaking with various manåmko' in my family (both near and far) about their memories growing up. I have all their stories running through my head. I wanted to share this picture of my Grandfather, his siblings, and his mother (Tan Laura) shortly after the war. My Grandfather is currently in the Philippines receiving health care and I'm sending him love and prayers for a safe return home, hoping our Saina and Our Lady guide him back over the waters to our little island, where we are all waiting for him.
If you were hoping for a better read today, I want to direct you toward the Minagahet Blog's "Okinawa Dreams" series of entries. Within it, Bevacqua shares images, detailed summaries, and a sharp analysis of his recent trip to Okinawa with a delegation of inspiring young people (and a couple older, but not OLD people).
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