The Ganzons, my Haven
- Eager Beaver
- Oct 2, 2009
- 3 min read
I wondered how the tables were turned when I had to choose my own passage by not actually soliciting for my parents’ opinion after receiving my diploma in college. It was merely a sense of acceptance that we ought to split the bond as I moved on to pursue my vocation…and they just trusted my decisions.
My first few weeks in Jaro, Iloilo City were full of misery guts. Adjustments had to heed boredom, solitude, finances, and routines. All I had to perform after “client-calls” was to coin my obsessive compulsiveness… scrubbing walls & floors, systematizing stuffs, remodeling my room, and maintaining daily journals.
Exactly on my first month, my supervisor brought me to a private clinic which I failed to visit prior then. I was introduced to this doctor (Dingdong Ganzon- son of former Senator Rodolfo Ganzon) and his wife (France), who happened to be a native of Naga City in Bicol. That same night, the couple invited me for dinner at their place in Molo City, even fetched me as I barely knew the town.
At the end of that same month, I found myself breathing the same air and living with them in one roof. I described it historical for somebody who had no blood consanguinity with any of them at all, yet won the family’s trust and affection that’s truly boundless.
Tito Dingdong Ganzon- my alter-ego…my number 1 fan! He dealt with much candidness, kindness, and support. He’d been my security blanket while I was miles away from my immediate family. A genuine jack-of-all-trades (singer, pianist, dancer, orator, planter, sewer, etc…); a cool dad-brother-uncle, and buddy; a clever jester; a bagger of my weaknesses-dramas, and shaggy dog stories; and ultimately…one physician who has the best medicine---laughter!
Tita France- Somebody who’s on pins and needles… often prepared in any battle. A good cook, my counter-O.C., family’s brute force, Marian devotee, silent worker, practicing preacher, and definitely a good Samaritan.
Charm- now a doctor…has the most contagious disposition of all. Her being straightforward marks her dependability; her eloquence demonstrates her aptitude…the grey cells just work perfectly! Charm is ever demonstrative as her dad.
Stanley- The towering height who oftentimes zips his mouth except on watering holes; he’s never a somber.
Trixie- The ultramodern nurse who built her own family in liberty and now inhabiting across the ditch to pursue a greener pasture. Even before she befell a wife to Paul, I’d witnessed at least their seventh heaven relationship. She’s truly compassionate and unpretentious.
Tito Jr.- Tito Dingdong’s brother with a bag of nerves…a true-blooded hypochondriac (has preoccupying fear of having a serious illness); and somebody who just couldn’t easily trust somebody.
Tita Letty- Another sympathetic heart who devotes 101% of her time to Tito Jr. Arl- Only product of Tito Jr. & Tita Letty, is the brain and brawn of her clan…a bar fly…a stylish pro…a dark horse…a wanderer. We once lived within Dubai’s flat corners…and her presence is ever noticeable.
Sheryl- My kumare...the unassuming mother…blatant conversationalist…and affable niece of Tito Dingdong.
Mikee- Sheryl’s brod…the cousins’ dear…and one who could be docile and rough. There are lots to mention…the acceptance of Tito’s siblings (Tita Beverly, Tito Jeffrey, and Tita Rolyn) and significant ones who’d made my stay so comfy (home and hearth), was far-fetched.
Their brief vacation in Bicol with us during the lent had built noteworthy relationships among our families. If I had a nickel for every time…I would still choose to rub elbows with them (as I age) repeatedly.
COMMENTS:
Anonymous said...wow, even me had a beautiful experience with this couple. If you happen to hear from them,pls send my love and warmest muah...... Ruby
Ruby Jean Alimon said...TitoDoc and Tita are truly beautiful souls!
Trixie Ganzon-Villero said...si kuya andy...a.k.a "kuya bryan" he's the best brother anyone would wish for! super very very witty, smart,intelligent...i think he's got it all... he's very funny!!! super fun to be with...very flexible and sociable...the most generous and thoughtful person i've known...never out of words...can talk to him anything under the sun, as in anything...a shoulder to cry on...he's a fun loving and sincere guy...super friendly...a good singer...kuya andy, i miss you na "kumpare" hoping to see you really soon, i miss the days when you were here..."sana maulit muli" remember? i love you so much big bro!!! you'll always be a part of our family...always...
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