Category Archives: Family
Early Morning Conversations
From my earliest years, I have always been fascinated by you seeking to know better and love you more. Even before I was fully aware of the world around me, I had been wondering what you were doing in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Love, Prayer
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There Are My Brothers. These Are My Sisters.
It is very disheartening to see and hear all the bickering, bitching and back-biting going on right now as the relief and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of Yolanda. But there are more heartening stories of bravery, courage, generosity … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Generosity, Grace, Serendipity
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Counting Blessings in Times of Sorrow
Today is the fifth day since the typhoon. Help from all over is pouring in. But the devastation has been so widespread not everyone who needs help is getting it right now. There is great difficulty is getting the aid … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Generosity, Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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All It Takes Is a Tiny Spark
I have often dreamt of doing great things And making the big difference. In my time, I have done some great things And made some big difference. But in the grand scheme of things Whatever I have done, whatever I … Continue reading
Coming Full Circle
One evening while Anabelle was preparing dinner, she called out to Jane and said: “Come and help me prepare dinner, Jane. I will teach you how to cook.” Jane very spontaneously replied: “No, Lola, my husband will cook.” We, of … Continue reading
Our House
Anabelle and I are back in our house in Filinvest. It is a simple but a very beautiful house, lovingly designed by a good friend who has since passed away. It has a lot of doors and windows so that … Continue reading
Relationships Are All That Matter
I shall always be grateful that my life has been rich, full and truly blessed. I have come to realize that my joys and happiness do not come from the material things and possessions that I have. For I can … Continue reading
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No True Joy Without the Cross
Last Thursday was the Jog-athon Day at St. Clare School. Jonathan completed 31 laps. Jane managed to do only 12 as she scraped her knees early on in her jogging. The theme of the event was “Give Joy! Get Joy!” … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing good, Fidelity, joy
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Prayer and Suffering
Prayer is as natural to my spiritual life as eating is to my physical existence. Hunger pangs tell me when and how much I have to eat. Uneasiness in my spirit tells me when to calm down and seek quiet … Continue reading
We Are One
One of my first impulses in meeting new people, specially fellow Filipinos, is to find connections and common bonds. In so many ways, I ask where they are from, where they went to school, where they have worked. Then, I … Continue reading