Manigong Bagong Taon Po!

Matapos ang makalaglag tyan at sunod sunod na kainan, hindi pwedeng palagpasin ang taong 2008 na hindi magbalik tanaw sa mga alaalang iniwan nito sa puso't isipan natin. Taon na masasabi kong "Lungkot". Subalit sa tulong ng pamilya, kaibigan at kapwa pinoy, nalagpasan ko ang unos na dumapo sa kasuluksulukan ng aking buto. Pero naging mas malaking bahagi ang dasal na nagmula sa kanila.

Sa mga kaibigan ko na patuloy nagbibigay inspirasyon sa akin, keep on sharing your missionary vocation and aspirations. You made me more & more closer to Christ through your simple & humble lifestyle. keep on inspiring people through your reach, blog.

Sa mga taong katabi ko sa panahon ng....(ahuuhu): July, Jhon & Mickey , maraming salamat sa tunay na pagkakaibigan. Naway maging maligaya ang mga susunod na taon para sa inyong tatlo. At para kay July, ang taging katholikong kaibigan na katabi, sa taong 2009 ang aking tanging dalangin ay kalusugan para saiyo at sa pamilya mo. Continue to be amiable as you are.

Sa babaeng nagbigay inspirasyon sa buhay spiritual ko sa Saudi Arabia, Anne maraming salamat sayo. She continues believing in me.

Sa mga taong nagtampo at di ko nakikita sa mga panahon na ito, kung ano man ang dahilan na di ko alam (ipaalam nyo, toinks!). Seriously, kung ano man yun, malugod kong tatanggapin ang mga pagkukulang ko at mula sa puso ang aking paghingi ng paumanhin.

And syempre, ang aking AMA na nasa langit na walang humpay sa kakabantay sa akin sa mga oras na kailangan ko sya. Madaming oras na nawawala ako ng landas, subalit sa kanyang gabay natutuntun ko ang daan patungo sa nag-iisa nyang anak na si HESUS. Maraming salamat po AMA!

Isa lang ang pwede kong sabihin sa inyong lahat, kakabog kabog ang puso ko sa tuwing kasama ko kayo....

I will continue to echo the SOUND OF MY HEART all year round!

{[noisy mode sa studio]} ....mmm....mmm

Direk: Paki ayos na ng mga lightings at ang wirings. Mag-umpisa na tayo! July, are you ready?

July: Yes direk!

Direk: Lights, Camera and Actionnnnn!

Naalaala Mo Pa Kaya?

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A sister is someone who loves you from the heart,
No matter how much you argue you cannot be drawn apart.
She is the joy that cannot be taken away,
Once she enters your life, she is there to stay.

A friend who helps you through difficult times,
Her comforting words are worth much more than dimes.
A partner who fills your life with laughs and smile,
These memories last miles and miles.

When she is by your side, the world is filled with life,
When she is not around, your days are full of strife.
A sister is a blessing, who fills your heart with love,
She flies with you in life with the beauty of a dove.

A companion to whom you can express your feelings,
She doesn’t let you get bored at family dealings.
Whether you are having your ups or downs,
She always helps you with a smile and never frowns.

With a sister you cannot have s grudge,
She is a sweet as chocolate and as smooth as fudge.
Having a sister is not just a trend,
It knows you can always turn to her, your best friend.

Indeed it is truly a blessing to have a sisters like them.

I Love you dearly Manay Anen & Manay Belen!

A letter straight from heaven:

Dear Kambal,

I look at you today, and my mind flashes back to when you first entered our lives as a tiny babies, and my heart is at once overcome with love and admiration for you. You have triumphed over impossible odds, and you have proven to be courageous in your never-ending fight to be accepted by society. In fifty eight years, you have touched the lives of many with your courage and spunky, outgoing personality.

Ever since you first entered our lives as a tiny, helpless, needing security and a chance to succeed, you have managed to surprise us with your ability to survive, and you are still surprising people today. You have grown from a scared, sickly child into a beautiful, talented woman. You shine with Christ-like love, and you have a compassionate, loving, giving spirit about you; and you are a testimony of God's Healing Grace and Love.

I realize now just how much you have been struggling to overcome your past (and present) health problems, and I know it isn't easy, but you rarely complain. (If you DO complain, then we KNOW you are MUST be feeling badly!) You just grit your teeth, pick yourself up, and move on, and you always seem to have a smile on your face or an upbeat attitude about yourself. You are a little fighter with a warrior's spirit, and you are such a positive influence on all that you meet.

I can't believe you are going to be fifty eight years old in just a few short days already! It seems like only yesterday when mama was dragging you across the pre-school while you screamed and kicked.

We have learned so much about you, and we have learned much FROM you. You are a good teacher, and you have taught us in a way that no teacher can ever do about compassion, perseverance, unconditional love from the heart, what it is like being intellectually gifted. You are a very unique and charming women, and at times, I wish I could keep you at the age of six forever, but I now know that this is physically impossible, and so we have to let you continue to grow and to mature. We now know that you are currently in an awkward position: too old to be considered a little girl, but too young to be considered an oldies.

Well, kambal, I hope this letter makes you realize just how much you mean to us. hope you know that if EVER you have a question you need an answer to, or have a problem that needs solving, you can ALWAYS come to us! We'll do our very best to help you, and if we cannot help you, you know you can always turn to your teacher, your pastor, or to another adult you know and trust; or better yet, you can ALWAYS go to the foot of the Cross and ask God to help. You KNOW He will be more than HAPPY to help you!

Thank you, sweet kambal', for fifty eight years of love, joy, memories, and laughter! You are truly a blessing from God, and we are so happy that you are our children! We couldn't have asked for a more loving and compassionate women! You are our angels, and we love you so much, much more than words can ever say!

I love you Marlene & Belen. God bless you!

Papa & Mama

JOHNSON GEORGE, INDIA

SARING HIMIG GLEE CLUB, SAUDI ARABIA

REV. JHOEN BUENAVENTURA, ITALY

The coming week will be our xmas party kaya super balutan na ng gifts sa bahay. Wala na akong halos magawa kasi naubos ko na last weekend. Dahil sa sobra lamig, di ko na gusto lumabas kasi naninigas ang buto ko sa lamig (di yun ha!). Di na nga maayos ang tulog ko sa gabi dahil parang sumusuot sa mga kasu kasuan ko ang lamig, asus! saudi pa lang ito di lalo na siguro kung nasa europa ako, baka ikamatay ko talaga, lol!...

As I promised, ito na ang kwentong misyonero inilaan ko kay Tintin. Dapat mabasa mo ito para matawa ka at di ka na magtanong about papaya. Baka pagnalaman ang dulot ng papaya sa seminarista, pari at madre di ka na kumain nito, lol! (peace!)

Mga kaibigan kong pari, madre at seminarista, kasama nyo po ako sa pagsugpo ng masamang elemento (sugpuin nyo na po ako), ahahahaha! Sa mga readers, isa lang po itong maikling kwento na makakadulot ng panandaliang kasiyahan kaya wag nyo pong bigyan ng kulay ang anumang nakasaad sa kwento.

Dala ng sobrang lamig at pangugulila sa buhay pamilya pinas, naisip ko na lang na i-post ang story na ito:

We Serve the Lord by tha Way We Live.

"One day, a priest and a bus driver died and they arrived at the gate of heaven at the same day. The bus driver went first to St Peter for him to check whether he is going to heaven or to hell. So, St Peter checked his name in the book of life. And St Peter told the bus driver happily that he is going to heaven. The driver was very happy, then the angels welcomed him in heaven. Then, the priest’s turn came to check with St Peter. St Peter looked for the priest’s name immediately in the book of life and upon reading what is written there, he was very sad to tell the priest that he is going to hell. The priest was shocked and demanded an explanation. He told St Peter that he knew that bus driver who came before him. He said to St Peter, “that bus driver was a reckless driver. He did not respect his passengers and had put their lives in danger. How come he is heaven and I am going to hell?” Then, St Peter told the priest, “ you know my son, that driver was in heaven because he has helped many people to be close to God while you, did not”. The priest was confused how did it happen, so St Peter continued, “this is what happened. When that bus driver drives, all the passengers pray to God, but when you preach in the church, all your parishioners sleep!”

Kaya sa mga cyber friend na missionaries (wag kaming patulugin during sermon), salamat sa inyong time at pag share ng joys & vocation experiences sa mga readers at kaibigan. You put smile & inspiration on our faces each day. Keep reaching the youth in every way possible. Keep them closer to Christ! Wag gayahin ang ang old fashioned (?) na priest sa storya, use every medium possible to reach the youth of today (either wordpress or blogspot etc. etc)(compaign ata ito ha?!).

our beloved ate from johannesburg

ang tatlong singgol, bow!
(From left to right) nephew, jun; my sister, sr. marlene; ako ; my brother; fr. glen

Aming dasal sa inyong kaligtasan sa oras ng misyon!.. Maraming Salamat Po at Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!!

Be reachable mga kapatid!