My beautiful, wonderful mom
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My fabulous, wonderful, beautiful mom.
At 85 she is a breast cancer survivor in remission for 23 years, and my inspiration! She still drives around Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, where we have all moved to. She is still so independant. For my mom, there is nothing she cannot do if she sets her mind to it. When I feel weak and insecure about doing something, I think of how my mom just jumps in feet first and gets the job done, no matter what it is.
My mom is so strong, kind, and generous to a fault. Without her unconditional love and support, I would not be the woman I am today.
Mom was raised in Oklahoma city, Oklahoma, USA. During World War II she was one of the women who worked for the Douglas Aircraft Plant to rivet airplanes for the war effort. I guess this helped her to be come the handy gal she always is. She's always trying to fix things herself still.
She became one the first female entrepreneur role models for me. She had the patience to teach me how to answer phones, and at the ice plant my grandpa built in Batangas, she taught me how to count money from the sales of ice on this huge manual adding machine. My father's family were friends with Philippine presidents Laurel and Quezon, she was undaunted by her new position in life dealing with the social elite of the times.
My mom and dad celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year 2011! Congratulations mom and dad! What an accomplishment! Read the tribute to my Dad here.
Mom, I love and adore you now and forever!
Diana
Mom wears a Super Padded Nubra
as a partial for her partial mastectomy side.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Doctors say mom's positive attitude helped a lot.
My mom and Dad
with me when I received Most Inspiring Batangueña Award by Gonegosyo Nov. 2008
My mom, Helen Belflower Limjoco, 85 yrs old and dad, Ramon A Limjoco, 93 years old, took the long journey from Subic Freeport to my home province of Batangas to support me when I received the Most Inspiring Batangueña Award - Special Category.
Both my parents are role models to me. For their personal integrity, honor, respect for others, kindness, generosity and their sense of humor!
Books for moms
Helen Limjoco 1946
Quezon Province
My mom was always the fashionista
find a gown for yourself
Helen Limjoco in the 1950's
At my great aunt's ( Lola Amparing Arguelles de Villa) beautiful home in Malate. I remember this dress she wore, red velvet with white flowers on the bodice. I thought she looked like a Goddess that night! My mom's hair was natural blue black, and it shined like an oil spill in the sunlight, green, blue, magenta...it looked like a rainbow.
My mom would read me bedtime stories when I was a child, was always with me when I was sick, which was a lot, and encouraged my creativity.
Don't forget to take lots of photos of your mom
Mom with Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal
1963
My father sponsored a trade fair, the first of it's kind in Batangas Province, as founder and President of the Batangas Chamber of Commerce. My mom was introducing the President Diosdado Macapagal to the local illustrati.
Doesn't your mom deserve a nice necklace!
Helen Limjoco with Palawan Governor Baham Mitra
August 16, 2010
Mom will turn 85 this Aug. 23rd! She still drives herself around Puerto Princesa! This was taken at Badjao Seafront Restaurant.
Give your mom some earrings!
Helen Limjoco- Aug. 16, 2010
with US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr.
At Badjao Seafront Restaurant in Puerto Princesa Palawan with our electric Tricycles. The Ambassador was gracious enough to put up with us asking him to pose with us! Such an affable gentleman. He did take a liking to them and he would let us take him for a spin next time he's in town.
Add a great evening bag for those dress up occasions
At Badjao Seafront Restaurant Aug. 16, 2010
US envoy, Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr., turned-over 4 new patrol boats to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This was at the luncheon at Badjao Seafront Restaurant honoring him and other VIPS that attended the ceremony.
Front left to right: Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr., Diana J. Limjoco, Mayor Edward Hagedorn
Back left to right: Palawan Governor Baham Mitra, Helen Limjoco, Dave Dewbre
Maybe your mom needs a new watch!
Mom and Dad with then Chief Of Staff PAAF
General Angelo Reyes
In Nov. 2000-Receiving the medical equipment donations from my parents, which they personally packed up carefully to be donated to the Philippine Armed Forces Hospitals.
My parents
Helen and Ramon Limjoco
with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the Gonegosyo book launch, Feb. 2009, 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs, which I am in.
A nice bracelet to show your mom your appreciation
Dad's 90th Birthday dinner! Sept. 5, 2009
My brother Randy and his family surprised us by showing up unexpectedly!
Front row left to right:
Kathy Limjoco Sison, Ramon A Limjoco, dad's daughter-in-law, Cecile Carrion Limjoco, son, Randy Limjoco, wife, Helen Limjoco (our mom), Diana Limjoco holding Alysha, grandson, Kenny Carrion Limjoco, great grandson, Marken Limjoco, and in back is Dave my hubby.
It was raining so hard, we surely didn't expect them to drive 2 hours in a deluge, so we were all so thrilled and appreciative they braved the weather!
More photos of Dad's 90th by clicking here.
Another photo of dad's 90th birthday
Front row left to right:
Grandson Kenny Limjoco, husband,Ramon A Limjoco, daughter-in-law, Cecile Carrion Limjoco, son, Randy Limjoco,
Back row: left to right: grand daughter Kathy Limjoco Sison, mom,
Helen Limjoco (our mom), Diana Limjoco and in back is Dave my hubby.
More photos of Dad's 90th by clicking here.
My other lenses
and other favorite lenses
DWG Waterproof motorcycle speakers on Ebay
now with new wireless remote!
Helen Limjoco Guest Book
Please write something if you like it.
My mom will really love to read your comments. She does know how to surf and do email too!
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ltraider
Apr 19, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
- Your mom sounds like a very special lady. What a wonderful lens
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Apr 4, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
- Great lens dedicated to your Mom!
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NancyOram
Mar 5, 2011 @ 11:08 pm | delete
- Another great family history lens deserving of an angel blessing.
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capriliz
Feb 14, 2011 @ 3:41 pm | delete
- Your Mother is such a beautiful woman. She must have a very loving heart, too, because her daughter loves her so much. ~blessed with a cupid kiss~
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Michey Jan 21, 2011 @ 3:13 pm | delete
- Great tribute to your mother!
Regards
Michey
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