Category Archives: Friendship
And That Is Why You Are My Friend
You are my friend because I was alone and all by myself, And you came along to draw me out of my loneliness. And all of a sudden, the world around me became a scene of many vibrant colors, of … Continue reading
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Friends
“I have called you friends.” He told them on the last supper He shared with them. And then He went on to show them how much that friendship meant to Him. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down … Continue reading
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Food
Filipinos just love food. We need only the smallest of excuses to get together and share food with friends, families, and in many instances even with complete strangers. When our kids were growing up, we lived in a condo complex … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Easter, Grace
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Feastings and Get-togethers
It must be the Filipino in me that loves get-togethers, reunions, feasts and celebrations. It takes the smallest of excuses for Filipinos to get together, feast and celebrate. There are always birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate. Somebody leaves, and we … Continue reading
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Gratitude
A loving heart is a grateful heart. I thank the Spirit that always hover over me For the many blessings I have received, most of which are undeserved and unmerited. For my family that has been the source and the … Continue reading
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The Law of Love
Everything I do, good or bad, eventually comes back to me. That is the Law of the Harvest. I reap what I sow. It is the Law of Karma. What goes around comes around. But there is a higher law … Continue reading
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Life Does Not Consist of Possessions
The most difficult thing getting used to when I went into retirement was the lose of income. There were times in my younger years that I used to measure my self-worth in terms of the income I made or how … Continue reading
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Where I Truly Want To Be
I have always been aware of God’s presence in my life. I believe my life is a gratuitous gift from Him, undeserved, unmerited, unconditionally given. I love the episode where He became man in Jesus Christ and lived among us. … Continue reading
Forgiveness
In the past days, people have been saddened by the death of Robin Williams. Both mainstream and social media are replete with stories about him: how he has brought laughter, joy and inspiration to millions through his movies and TV … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Compassion, Forgiveness, Gratitude, joy, Uniqueness
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The Pearl of Great Price
“Pearl” often reminds me of ‘Margarita’, the Spanish word for it. Margarita is also the name of one of the dearest persons in my life. I remember her fresh out of college and ready to face the world. Things were … Continue reading