Manang Charisse

This was our last family picture together. I believe this was taken Summer 1992 in Guam. Our oldest sibling passed away December 1995. Her name is Ma. (short for Maria) Victoriana Barcena Tabayoyong. (She is the one wearing glasses) She was only 24. This month is her birthday. August 30, 1971. We knew her as Charisse/Charisma but at work or school she was Vic, Vicky, Victoria, Marivic and Mahal. I miss her. We were roommates for a long time.

When she passed away it didn't feel like she was gone. It just felt like she was just in another island or state. I still feel that way. I miss her.

I'm just grateful for the gospel and the Plan of Salvation. I feel comforted and have a peace of mind. Death is not the end. We will be reunited with our loved ones once again. Families can be together forever.