It has been twenty-three years since Uncle Mike passed away on May 12, but his memory—especially the good times he shared with Adna—remains alive. Aunt Felip passed away on January 12, and Aunt Feliz on September 12. Every day, Adna prays for them, including Papa Mar, Mom, Rona, and Uncle Rom. They are always remembered by Adna and remain in the hearts of her and her whole family. Uncle Mike was a simple man, yet he always thought of Adna when he harvested mangoes and jackfruits. A high school classmate told Adna that during the month there would be various venues for their class reunion, including events for classmates coming home from other countries. When she learned that one of the activities was island hopping, Adna said, “I can’t go across the sea; I don’t know how to swim.” She never forgets the time she almost drowned and how Uncle Mike, standing on the beach within reach, saved her. “Thanks to Uncle Mike,” she always tells everyone. On Mother’s Day—the second Sunday of the month—mothers are greeted with “Happy Mother’s Day.” Malls display many flowers; they are often expensive, but many people still buy them for their mothers. Adna wished Mom Rona were still alive so she could buy her a beautifully arranged bouquet. Adna greeted Mom Rona during her morning prayers. She also remembered Al’s mother. Lex, Azia, and Al II had something special planned for their mother, Adna.

Early in the morning, Al, Adna, Azia, and Al II went to the place for the nuga session. It was Al II’s first time experiencing the sensation of warmth while lying down. There was also a dancing exercise, which Adna and Al II joined. Azia enjoyed watching Al II and, since Lex wasn’t with them, took a video of him dancing with others, including Adna. They stayed there for two hours and then had lunch. Lex, who had been left at home, was called by Adna but refused to go to the mall because she was busy with paperwork, so Azia and Al II went home to be with their sister. Al and Adna stayed at the mall, did some window shopping, and ate again because Adna likes to try small dishes at the food court. Afterwards they went to another mall to look for materials Al II needed for his grape plants. When they couldn’t find them, they went to a different mall. Adna remembered how Al’s mother used to go with the family from one mall to another. Al's younger sister married a foreigner and moved to his country. She petitioned for their mother, who then immigrated to live with them. Arrangements were made for her medicines to be sent in packages; Adna was responsible for sending them. The mother had diabetes and hypertension and needed daily medication. Since both the younger sister and her husband were too busy with work, she was often alone in their house. It took the couple a long time to have children. Al's mother, who had been a high school teacher before retiring, was used to having many students; when she was alone she missed her native land. When Al's older sister was on a business trip to the country where their mother had migrated, the mother told her, "I'm going home with you." The younger sister did not expect this decision, as she knew their mother favored her because she was the youngest. The younger sister could not stop her mother, and she had no influence over their older sister, who was domineering. The older sister bought a plane ticket for their mother, and they flew home immediately. At a regular checkup with the family doctor it was found that she already had complications. Every time she was hospitalized, Adna took care of her. Her memory began to fail, but she always remembered Adna's name. Once, a male nurse brought medicine to Al's mother, but she refused to take it. "I want only Adna—she is the only one I trust," she told the nurse. When Adna, who had just returned from the hospital pharmacy, came back, the woman said, "Your smile is so familiar; it looks like Adna's." Adna replied, "It's me, Adna!" The woman laughed, "Oh good, you're here. A man came and tried to force something on me—I thought it was poison. I told him I only trust you." The male nurse came in again and asked, "Who is Adna?" "I am," Adna replied. The nurse handed the tablet to Adna and said, "She only trusts you." Adna received the tablet and gave it to her mother-in-law. It was easy for Adna to get her mother-in-law to take the tablet. The male nurse was amazed at what he had witnessed. After Al's mother was discharged from the hospital, Al's younger sister was very grateful to Adna. She asked Adna to accompany her mother to the beauty salon to fix her hair and have it colored regularly. That Christmas, she sent money so they could go mall-hopping with the children Lex, Azia, and Al the Second.