Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Re-post: I Shall Not Pass This Way Again by Cecilia Malig Ama (Notes) on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 2:44pm
Tic! Tac! Tic! Tac!....Time ticked away all the three years in an instant….wow! that was already three years??? It slipped so fast. No sooner my little angel will be in first grade…and now I begin to realize I had been so busy growing old I suddenly felt I am missing all the three years that went away wanting to re-live them all over again. Keep wishing I can hold back the hands of time or freeze it from ticking by.
Is this the little bundle I cherished? The cuddly little girl I hummed to sleep? How I hope she won’t grow up so soon. But lo and behold, I am loving what I see before my eyes…my little darling has turned into an adorable angel perfectly honed and prepared to step up to next level. Next year she will turn seven, ably prepared for grade 1. I am so thankful how AdB has prepared her and had been part to all of this beautiful transformation. My big thanks to her teachers with special mention to Teachers Donna & Mich. I continually honor and thank them for the job well done. Seeing my girl, Isabella and her classmates, proved to show the awesome job these mentors have done. Indeed it was truly a love for the job. I knew it. I have seen it. From the first day of school three years ago up to the present day, I made sure I send her off through the door step of this learning place.
Three years of ‘Hi’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Good morning’ together with a courteous smile of Manong Santa while he promptly opens the gate in the morning, the ever ready smile and assistance of Ate Sandra and Ate Gwen and of course the refreshing morning greets of the teachers such as the warm yet pang Miss Universe na smile of Teacher Mich. Oh, such a lovely face! I cannot forget her...For me, to have a kind heart as a teacher is already a given factor. I picture-painted this expectation long before. I always thought and regarded all teachers to be like this. Inside the four corners of the classroom the teacher is the rule, the discipline, the knowledge, the parent-- to be so caring and nurturing. I am satisfied. We made the right choice when we opted to choose AdB to be the pre-school of my Isabella. Choosing the school for her three years ago was a major decision I and my husband had to make. Good call. No regret a bit and we loved the outcome.
Tic! Tac! Tic! Tac!...I shall not pass this way again. Coming from Fairview via Sauyo to take the long stretch of Mindanao Avenue until making a U-turn near Veterans. Thereafter to turn left at Road 1 and just before approaching the splitting V-road (which is the park) you have to turn right to find Manong Santa who promptly opens the gate. An everyday scenario. Now it has become a hard habit to break. Sooner it will be the past and in a few days from now this is history. I shall not pass this route again. And I will miss this a lot. This has become automatic to me in the last three years that I needed to compete against time and traffic to arrive safely in school on or before 7am. There were only few instances that I was unlucky to have arrived at a little past seven. In hindsight, this day-to-day task became a good training for a new driver such as me. And now that this is slowly slipping by, this will be forever etched in my mind and my heart. Hence, there is always something to look back to and ponder upon. To us parents and to our children as well, these are the great yet so simple moments but truly made marks to keep us inspired, to feel and comprehend the language of love.
Noteworthy telling as well are the relationships built in the last three years. The friends we made and the laughters and aches we shared. Such friends I discovered in AdB were Lani (the granny of Alex) and Chris, the mom of Leanne.
To the management and staff of AdB thank you so very much and congratulations for a HEARTful job well done.
To my special friends who are so close to our hearts, Mel & Aimee, I am beyond words. Saying THANK YOU is such an understatement. Prep school is behind us now but our friendship stays forevermore. May God bless you always.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
A day in November that never came so sweet!
Last November 27, 2011 in Miriam College , was a sweet reunion of old friends and new friends alike. It was the day CFC West C celebrated its 25th anniversary. Everyone was beaming with pride and delight with smiles so sweet and warm as the sunshine infecting everyone with the festive mood and atmosphere.
Booths of different sorties lined up at the back portion of the venue where you would be smacked with a kiss of surprise, thereafter paying for it at P5.00 per lip mark stamped in your face! That is if you’re lucky enough or vigilant not to let another kiss mark land on the other cheek! That is another P5.00! Wheww!! It was the pakulo of the KFC Coordinators (Kids For Christ). But it was lots of fun, though.
As early as 6AM, the venue was already starting to be filled with attendees. Starting to arrive were of course the production team who are mostly compose of young leaders from the SFC and YFC. None of the usual CFC leaders who always manned the production and the program. This time the great mentors opted to play behind the scene and gave way to the new and arising talents of the young generation. None of the usual long talks and long introduction but bits and brief of spiels coming from the vibrant voice over of the production team. The day marked just another day of pure fun, laughter, celebration devoid of too much pleasantries that is more of a discomfort rather than a relaxed and at-home feeling. It was an all hair-down affair yet within the bounds of the way of life learned in CFC.
The anniversary was kicked off with the offering of the holy sacrifice of the mass at 8 am. Indeed, a very fitting tribute to the lord our God for blessing our community with the span of 25 years since its fruition in 1986. Thereafter, the praise and worship immediately followed as led by Mon Carpio, one of the pioneers of CFC West C.
In the company of current West C Sector leaders Steve and Minnie Maningat are old faces now with FFL who spared a moment to grace the occasion. They were Felix & Vicky Zano, Frank & Myrna Puruganan, Ed & Brenda Viola, Boy & Edna Alvarez, Lito Gabriel, Mar Soriano, Shirley Florentino & Edna Dela Cruz. They were seen exchanging pleasantries with CFC Executive Director Melo & Nini Villaroman who came in to grace the celebration. Also present were former West C leaders Oscar & Tess Tagulinao, Gandi Carpio and Delfy Geraldez.
The usual and traditional showcase of talent the CFC way culminated the event. First to parade their wares was the praise and fashion. It was a fashion parade of sort show casing the story and evolution of CFC in West C. You will never miss a thing seeing the Handmaids Of the Lords walking hand-in-hand with sisters and daughters in their safari outfits. Others who paraded with much glamour and smart sophistication were the YFC’s in their varied outfits very fitting to a young, spirited and carefree attitude of these youthful genre! The families who paraded with all their members of the family was a sure hit. A true testament to our CFC way of life as in everyone in the family is a member of CFC and its ministries. A truly sight to behold seeing young kids parading with their parents up there in the stage is quite an assurance there’ll be someone who’s got to inherit or continue what we, the parents have strived to work for -- to be always in the service of the Lord.
Compose of six clusters, CFC West C will never let the celebration pass without the usual talent portion and competition among the six clusters. Each of the six presentations were themed as Legacy Weekend, Braveheart Weekend, Shepherd’s Weekend, Unity Weekend, Ecstacy Weekend and Discovery Weekend. Expectedly, everyone was so agog with excitement to display each theme assigned to them but nonetheless it was also a mixed mood of anxiety and fun, panicky and tensed feeling among the participants. Who would not!! Most of the presentations were first & last practice done with full costume on stage! Meaning, as if they were just dress rehearsing but with actual audience already!! In the end, the presentations were mostly exhibited out of pure fun rather that the real good thing competition. It was lots of fun, indeed. It was an occasion again that made all the members glued to one another. Truly occasions as this are perfect avenue to rekindle and renew relationships, friendships and brotherhood. A sweet surrender under the watchful eye of our loving God.
At lunch time, food abounds. Go around and you will get your fill. Everyone has brought something to share with and everyone has got something to offer. Fiesta. Truly Pinoy. Truly CFC. Each one was not only filled to the tummy but certainly up to the core of their hearts where you can really feel the hands of God working all throughout the event. So touching to see a brother whom you have not seen and talked to in a long while and find him sharing food with us while catching up with lots of updates here and there. So moving, it gives jitter to the core and sends smile to our hearts as it waters our eyes with tears of joy.
Immediately after lunch was the announcement of the ANCOP raffle winners. Oh, what a delight to see brothers and sisters holding on to their tickets hoping against hope for their names to be called. There was never a dull moment because everyone was in their element and so glued to the occasion. The day was a success. Actually, the numbers tell it all. It was a huge crowd. A big success indeed!
Last but not least was the announcement by West C Sector Head Bro Steve Maningat about the movement for CFC West C in 2012. The re-organization. As it came early this year, it was nonetheless expected with excitement as it was likewise accepted hopefully and faithfully by all. The sector leader ably announced what God has decided for us in West C. Hence, next year, 2012 will be the 1st year of another 25 more years. What a sweet way for our Lord to lead us to another years of union and romance with Him through CFC. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to you.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WEST C!!
Booths of different sorties lined up at the back portion of the venue where you would be smacked with a kiss of surprise, thereafter paying for it at P5.00 per lip mark stamped in your face! That is if you’re lucky enough or vigilant not to let another kiss mark land on the other cheek! That is another P5.00! Wheww!! It was the pakulo of the KFC Coordinators (Kids For Christ). But it was lots of fun, though.
As early as 6AM, the venue was already starting to be filled with attendees. Starting to arrive were of course the production team who are mostly compose of young leaders from the SFC and YFC. None of the usual CFC leaders who always manned the production and the program. This time the great mentors opted to play behind the scene and gave way to the new and arising talents of the young generation. None of the usual long talks and long introduction but bits and brief of spiels coming from the vibrant voice over of the production team. The day marked just another day of pure fun, laughter, celebration devoid of too much pleasantries that is more of a discomfort rather than a relaxed and at-home feeling. It was an all hair-down affair yet within the bounds of the way of life learned in CFC.
The anniversary was kicked off with the offering of the holy sacrifice of the mass at 8 am. Indeed, a very fitting tribute to the lord our God for blessing our community with the span of 25 years since its fruition in 1986. Thereafter, the praise and worship immediately followed as led by Mon Carpio, one of the pioneers of CFC West C.
In the company of current West C Sector leaders Steve and Minnie Maningat are old faces now with FFL who spared a moment to grace the occasion. They were Felix & Vicky Zano, Frank & Myrna Puruganan, Ed & Brenda Viola, Boy & Edna Alvarez, Lito Gabriel, Mar Soriano, Shirley Florentino & Edna Dela Cruz. They were seen exchanging pleasantries with CFC Executive Director Melo & Nini Villaroman who came in to grace the celebration. Also present were former West C leaders Oscar & Tess Tagulinao, Gandi Carpio and Delfy Geraldez.
The usual and traditional showcase of talent the CFC way culminated the event. First to parade their wares was the praise and fashion. It was a fashion parade of sort show casing the story and evolution of CFC in West C. You will never miss a thing seeing the Handmaids Of the Lords walking hand-in-hand with sisters and daughters in their safari outfits. Others who paraded with much glamour and smart sophistication were the YFC’s in their varied outfits very fitting to a young, spirited and carefree attitude of these youthful genre! The families who paraded with all their members of the family was a sure hit. A true testament to our CFC way of life as in everyone in the family is a member of CFC and its ministries. A truly sight to behold seeing young kids parading with their parents up there in the stage is quite an assurance there’ll be someone who’s got to inherit or continue what we, the parents have strived to work for -- to be always in the service of the Lord.
Compose of six clusters, CFC West C will never let the celebration pass without the usual talent portion and competition among the six clusters. Each of the six presentations were themed as Legacy Weekend, Braveheart Weekend, Shepherd’s Weekend, Unity Weekend, Ecstacy Weekend and Discovery Weekend. Expectedly, everyone was so agog with excitement to display each theme assigned to them but nonetheless it was also a mixed mood of anxiety and fun, panicky and tensed feeling among the participants. Who would not!! Most of the presentations were first & last practice done with full costume on stage! Meaning, as if they were just dress rehearsing but with actual audience already!! In the end, the presentations were mostly exhibited out of pure fun rather that the real good thing competition. It was lots of fun, indeed. It was an occasion again that made all the members glued to one another. Truly occasions as this are perfect avenue to rekindle and renew relationships, friendships and brotherhood. A sweet surrender under the watchful eye of our loving God.
At lunch time, food abounds. Go around and you will get your fill. Everyone has brought something to share with and everyone has got something to offer. Fiesta. Truly Pinoy. Truly CFC. Each one was not only filled to the tummy but certainly up to the core of their hearts where you can really feel the hands of God working all throughout the event. So touching to see a brother whom you have not seen and talked to in a long while and find him sharing food with us while catching up with lots of updates here and there. So moving, it gives jitter to the core and sends smile to our hearts as it waters our eyes with tears of joy.
Immediately after lunch was the announcement of the ANCOP raffle winners. Oh, what a delight to see brothers and sisters holding on to their tickets hoping against hope for their names to be called. There was never a dull moment because everyone was in their element and so glued to the occasion. The day was a success. Actually, the numbers tell it all. It was a huge crowd. A big success indeed!
Last but not least was the announcement by West C Sector Head Bro Steve Maningat about the movement for CFC West C in 2012. The re-organization. As it came early this year, it was nonetheless expected with excitement as it was likewise accepted hopefully and faithfully by all. The sector leader ably announced what God has decided for us in West C. Hence, next year, 2012 will be the 1st year of another 25 more years. What a sweet way for our Lord to lead us to another years of union and romance with Him through CFC. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to you.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WEST C!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tomorrow is his birthday. As in the past years, he will celebrate it somewhere else – in a better place.
On the same day tomorrow 88 years ago, the only man our Ima has fallen in love with was born. As far back as I can recall, each year we made it a point to celebrate the great day with so much fondness to honor the person who took part in giving life to us all and provided us a decent, comfortable yet a very disciplined living. Food, friends and fun times abound in his love-filled household. He made sure that his roof was a home to everyone. Food was never scarce and made sure supplies are filled to the brim. Name it, you have it. From the salt to sugar to the lard, vinegar , soy sauce to the rice contained in an old American 3ft x 36in diameter tin drum. There was not an occasion that the containers of these are half-filled or below. The dining table was always filled with plenty and was always surrounded with friends and folks that are free to come and go. You will never leave without the usual pabaon or what we call “bakal”. Even the simple firewood which is always readily at hand just in case the need arises is prettily stacked according to size in our dirty kitchen of old.
Seven years ago was the first time he opted to celebrate his birthday at someplace else. He always did ever since. Now I could just imagine the merriment where his favorite band of harps, cymbals and tambourines as well as the sax and trumpets playing beautifully his favorite marching tunes!! Lo and behold I can see him beaming in delight, smiling from ear to ear as he stomps his feet every now and then with the beat of the music.
Missing you a lot Tang. I’m sure tomorrow is going to be another blast as you party with your numerous angels and saints…keep enjoying and have fun..but don’t send us the invite yet. Happy birthday and always remember we love you.
Let us all join in prayers for the eternal peace and joy that he was promised and may all of us be always united as one family, to always remember and make as way of life his legacy --- loving and taking care of each other and one another.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
The Best For You
I stood by you and I stood tall.
I gave my love and gave it all.
I made sure I was always there
Through tough times, mess and all.
Until the day you made it through.
I tried to be your strength when you were weak
Your voice when you couldn't hardly speak
Your eyes when you failed to see...
And guard your faith that it couldn't flee.
I talked to God up there on high
My prayers as ladder to the sky
And God said, cheer up and be glad
Because you had more than enough.
Didn’t always intend to overpower you
Neither be better than you
But i hope dear you will always see
I only aimed to be the best for you.
I gave my love and gave it all.
I made sure I was always there
Through tough times, mess and all.
Until the day you made it through.
I tried to be your strength when you were weak
Your voice when you couldn't hardly speak
Your eyes when you failed to see...
And guard your faith that it couldn't flee.
I talked to God up there on high
My prayers as ladder to the sky
And God said, cheer up and be glad
Because you had more than enough.
Didn’t always intend to overpower you
Neither be better than you
But i hope dear you will always see
I only aimed to be the best for you.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY…BUSY…BZZZZ…BZZZZ….BZZZ…some more sleep pleeeeezzzz (the morning after June 19, 2011…)
First alarm sounded at 4AM…snooze, snooze,,,snooze..a little over three times., I guess. This morning was a struggle. Gravitational pull of the bed is too strong to overcome and the unyielding spirit of slumber is yet not ready for the day’s work! Zzzzzz…a little more…until…finally I decided to get up nonetheless. Oh no!!It’s 30mins past 4am. I am forced to come alive!!
The previous days were blockbuster!!..Such as the company outing on Saturday—it’s preparation and the activities were just as tiring as enjoyable ; June 19 need not have to be expounded--being the day of the lords and kings of our lives,.. and of course the most nerve-wracking and energy draining of all was the day in the QCMem Circle!! What a day!! Amazing group of people with untiring spirit. Again leads me to conclusion – yes, this is CFC!! Nobody else can do so much task with so much fun and gusto!
Woke up with a bad sore throat, aching limbs..and sleepy head!..what else???Tiredness, exhaustion and simply lack of real rest caught up with me. I am not anymore the bubbly and energetic 25 year old who can put up a competition against anyone with nocturnal habits…that I used to be..Now I realize I am quickly aging at 47! OMG!!..
Sleep, sleep, sleep ..! I want some more!..But father clock is telling me it’s time to move! Move! move!.. Bathe Issa, dress her up while prompting her to take breakfast in haste. Need I have an option??or to slow down??No way! (Mothers do not have enough of that…as to the reason why…I don’t know either. It’s just got to be that way.) Now, it’s 5am..got to clean the dog house, feed the occupants. This morning was a real mess!!Whatever my hands could grab first, I just do it as needed. Hoping against hope I will not inter-change the food for the dogs and the food for the gods, I mean my family!! At 6:15am, Chay and Issa are ready and off we must go! We should be hitting the road and out of our village gate on or before 6:30!!Otherwise the traffic in Sauyo and on along Mindanao Avenue is not a pleasant surprise. Off to the road, prayer of guidance and assistance from God up there is a must or else I might doze off on or before the 42nd wink. Really very sleepy..pretty bad! Bad, bad, bad!
What a day!!!Aimlessly spent it waiting for the sun to come down until I touch down to another round of deep and restful slumber . Sleep, sleep, sleep..seems like you ‘re too elusive nowadays. Gone are the days, or decades ago, when, we, as children are prodded or were even bribed to sleep or rewarded for taking an afternoon nap. But as we age it seems like it’s always a game of chase & run with our comfortable beds and cushiony soft pillows. Sadly but reality, this is adult life.
The previous days were blockbuster!!..Such as the company outing on Saturday—it’s preparation and the activities were just as tiring as enjoyable ; June 19 need not have to be expounded--being the day of the lords and kings of our lives,.. and of course the most nerve-wracking and energy draining of all was the day in the QCMem Circle!! What a day!! Amazing group of people with untiring spirit. Again leads me to conclusion – yes, this is CFC!! Nobody else can do so much task with so much fun and gusto!
Woke up with a bad sore throat, aching limbs..and sleepy head!..what else???Tiredness, exhaustion and simply lack of real rest caught up with me. I am not anymore the bubbly and energetic 25 year old who can put up a competition against anyone with nocturnal habits…that I used to be..Now I realize I am quickly aging at 47! OMG!!..
Sleep, sleep, sleep ..! I want some more!..But father clock is telling me it’s time to move! Move! move!.. Bathe Issa, dress her up while prompting her to take breakfast in haste. Need I have an option??or to slow down??No way! (Mothers do not have enough of that…as to the reason why…I don’t know either. It’s just got to be that way.) Now, it’s 5am..got to clean the dog house, feed the occupants. This morning was a real mess!!Whatever my hands could grab first, I just do it as needed. Hoping against hope I will not inter-change the food for the dogs and the food for the gods, I mean my family!! At 6:15am, Chay and Issa are ready and off we must go! We should be hitting the road and out of our village gate on or before 6:30!!Otherwise the traffic in Sauyo and on along Mindanao Avenue is not a pleasant surprise. Off to the road, prayer of guidance and assistance from God up there is a must or else I might doze off on or before the 42nd wink. Really very sleepy..pretty bad! Bad, bad, bad!
What a day!!!Aimlessly spent it waiting for the sun to come down until I touch down to another round of deep and restful slumber . Sleep, sleep, sleep..seems like you ‘re too elusive nowadays. Gone are the days, or decades ago, when, we, as children are prodded or were even bribed to sleep or rewarded for taking an afternoon nap. But as we age it seems like it’s always a game of chase & run with our comfortable beds and cushiony soft pillows. Sadly but reality, this is adult life.
Monday, March 7, 2011
I Shall Not Pass This Way Again
Tic! Tac! Tic! Tac!....Time ticked away all the three years in an instant….wow! that was already three years??? It slipped so fast. No sooner my little angel will be in first grade…and now I begin to realize I had been so busy growing old I suddenly felt I am missing all the three years that went away wanting to re-live them all over again. Keep wishing I can hold back the hands of time or freeze it from ticking by.
Is this the little bundle I cherished? The cuddly little girl I hummed to sleep? How I hope she won’t grow up so soon. But lo and behold, I am loving what I see before my eyes…my little darling has turned into an adorable angel perfectly honed and prepared to step up to next level. Next year she will turn seven, ably prepared for grade 1. I am so thankful how AdB has prepared her and had been part to all of this beautiful transformation. My big thanks to her teachers with special mention to Teachers Donna & Mich. I continually honor and thank them for the job well done. Seeing my girl, Isabella and her classmates, proved to show the awesome job these mentors have done. Indeed it was truly a love for the job. I knew it. I have seen it. From the first day of school three years ago up to the present day, I made sure I send her off through the door step of this learning place.
Three years of ‘Hi’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Good morning’ together with a courteous smile of Manong Santa while he promptly opens the gate in the morning, the ever ready smile and assistance of Ate Sandra and Ate Gwen and of course the refreshing morning greets of the teachers such as the warm yet pang Miss Universe na smile of Teacher Mich. Oh, such a lovely face! I cannot forget her...For me, to have a kind heart as a teacher is already a given factor. I picture-painted this expectation long before. I always thought and regarded all teachers to be like this. Inside the four corners of the classroom the teacher is the rule, the discipline, the knowledge, the parent-- to be so caring and nurturing. I am satisfied. We made the right choice when we opted to choose AdB to be the pre-school of my Isabella. Choosing the school for her three years ago was a major decision I and my husband had to make. Good call. No regret a bit and we loved the outcome.
Tic! Tac! Tic! Tac!...I shall not pass this way again. Coming from Fairview via Sauyo to take the long stretch of Mindanao Avenue until making a U-turn near Veterans. Thereafter to turn left at Road 1 and just before approaching the splitting V-road (which is the park) you have to turn right to find Manong Santa who promptly opens the gate. An everyday scenario. Now it has become a hard habit to break. Sooner it will be the past and in a few days from now this is history. I shall not pass this route again. And I will miss this a lot. This has become automatic to me in the last three years that I needed to compete against time and traffic to arrive safely in school on or before 7am. There were only few instances that I was unlucky to have arrived at a little past seven. In hindsight, this day-to-day task became a good training for a new driver such as me. And now that this is slowly slipping by, this will be forever etched in my mind and my heart. Hence, there is always something to look back to and ponder upon. To us parents and to our children as well, these are the great yet so simple moments but truly made marks to keep us inspired, to feel and comprehend the language of love.
Noteworthy telling as well are the relationships built in the last three years. The friends we made and the laughters and aches we shared. Such friends I discovered in AdB were Lani (the granny of Alex) and Chris, the mom of Leanne.
To the management and staff of AdB thank you so very much and congratulations for a HEARTful job well done.
To my special friends who are so close to our hearts, Mel & Aimee, I am beyond words. Saying THANK YOU is such an understatement. Prep school is behind us now but our friendship stays forevermore. May God bless you always.
Is this the little bundle I cherished? The cuddly little girl I hummed to sleep? How I hope she won’t grow up so soon. But lo and behold, I am loving what I see before my eyes…my little darling has turned into an adorable angel perfectly honed and prepared to step up to next level. Next year she will turn seven, ably prepared for grade 1. I am so thankful how AdB has prepared her and had been part to all of this beautiful transformation. My big thanks to her teachers with special mention to Teachers Donna & Mich. I continually honor and thank them for the job well done. Seeing my girl, Isabella and her classmates, proved to show the awesome job these mentors have done. Indeed it was truly a love for the job. I knew it. I have seen it. From the first day of school three years ago up to the present day, I made sure I send her off through the door step of this learning place.
Three years of ‘Hi’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Good morning’ together with a courteous smile of Manong Santa while he promptly opens the gate in the morning, the ever ready smile and assistance of Ate Sandra and Ate Gwen and of course the refreshing morning greets of the teachers such as the warm yet pang Miss Universe na smile of Teacher Mich. Oh, such a lovely face! I cannot forget her...For me, to have a kind heart as a teacher is already a given factor. I picture-painted this expectation long before. I always thought and regarded all teachers to be like this. Inside the four corners of the classroom the teacher is the rule, the discipline, the knowledge, the parent-- to be so caring and nurturing. I am satisfied. We made the right choice when we opted to choose AdB to be the pre-school of my Isabella. Choosing the school for her three years ago was a major decision I and my husband had to make. Good call. No regret a bit and we loved the outcome.
Tic! Tac! Tic! Tac!...I shall not pass this way again. Coming from Fairview via Sauyo to take the long stretch of Mindanao Avenue until making a U-turn near Veterans. Thereafter to turn left at Road 1 and just before approaching the splitting V-road (which is the park) you have to turn right to find Manong Santa who promptly opens the gate. An everyday scenario. Now it has become a hard habit to break. Sooner it will be the past and in a few days from now this is history. I shall not pass this route again. And I will miss this a lot. This has become automatic to me in the last three years that I needed to compete against time and traffic to arrive safely in school on or before 7am. There were only few instances that I was unlucky to have arrived at a little past seven. In hindsight, this day-to-day task became a good training for a new driver such as me. And now that this is slowly slipping by, this will be forever etched in my mind and my heart. Hence, there is always something to look back to and ponder upon. To us parents and to our children as well, these are the great yet so simple moments but truly made marks to keep us inspired, to feel and comprehend the language of love.
Noteworthy telling as well are the relationships built in the last three years. The friends we made and the laughters and aches we shared. Such friends I discovered in AdB were Lani (the granny of Alex) and Chris, the mom of Leanne.
To the management and staff of AdB thank you so very much and congratulations for a HEARTful job well done.
To my special friends who are so close to our hearts, Mel & Aimee, I am beyond words. Saying THANK YOU is such an understatement. Prep school is behind us now but our friendship stays forevermore. May God bless you always.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Congratulations and God speed!!!
After the successful ARMOR OF GOD WEEKEND in Baguio City on March 5 & 6, I wish everyone GOD speed, especially the whole membership of (former) Cluster 3. Almost but not quite a year-old relationship. Too short to measure by the number of days we spent together but long enough if we count by the rich sharing of experiences and the learning and un-learning we altogether explored as one household, with the continuous presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Hindi pala sa haba o iksi ng panahon nasusukat para makilala, mapamahal at makita ang katatagan ng isang grupo…but as long as we are bounded by love through Christ who keep us on track. I will surely miss my household..
In the same manner that I'm going to miss my Tatay Mike & Nanay Rea of two years or so together with the household members who kept our ages at bay because it was always a youthful moment of good fun and growth as well. The caring and nurturing never failed us. Simply awesome household. But altogether let us all move on to further our journey by continuing to serve the Lord!
And as most of us are set out to lead a new group, once again we pray that we may be blessed with the Holy Spirit to lead a new one. Let us take care of our new flock – these men and women, brothers and sisters who were entrusted to us by none other but God. After all, leaders and members as we all are, fully geared in the armor of God, let us be the leader our members truly deserve!!
GOD BLESS US ALL!!
In the same manner that I'm going to miss my Tatay Mike & Nanay Rea of two years or so together with the household members who kept our ages at bay because it was always a youthful moment of good fun and growth as well. The caring and nurturing never failed us. Simply awesome household. But altogether let us all move on to further our journey by continuing to serve the Lord!
And as most of us are set out to lead a new group, once again we pray that we may be blessed with the Holy Spirit to lead a new one. Let us take care of our new flock – these men and women, brothers and sisters who were entrusted to us by none other but God. After all, leaders and members as we all are, fully geared in the armor of God, let us be the leader our members truly deserve!!
GOD BLESS US ALL!!
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