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# Family Matters, Take Two
- URL: https://www.davidandrazzel.org/family-matters-2/
- Published: 2025-05-28T05:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T04:15:28.000Z
- Description: Getting to know the Remiendos...
- Author: David & Razzel Link
- Tags: Newsletter, #davidrazzel

We had the privilege of hosting Mama and Manang (older sister in Ilokano) Cynthia in our apartment for nearly the whole month of May.

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On our way to Carmelo and Weng’s home for a weekend slumber party. They treated us like family and treated us to so many delicious meals.

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At a Tulip Farm in Long Island, while visiting Carmelo & Weng.

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Sharing cake shipped from North Carolina, made by Mom Link! Yum...

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Having an adventurous dinner right along the the Hudson river. It was a beautiful day, and a challenging walk down in to the park for Mama (100+ stairs!)

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We had a special time on a dinner date at the Apolinario’s.

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One of our many memorable coffee dates and adventures with Manang Cynthia.

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It was a truly bittersweet month, as we just took them to the airport two days ago. We already miss them; They are dear to us both.