Celebrating Your Life Papa

The eulogy, I delivered during Papa's funeral mass last February 26, 2011 at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish,  in Liloan Southern Leyte.
Good morning everyone, Thank You for coming and expressing your moral support in these difficult times of our life, as we mourned the passing of our dear departed Papa.....
Thirty four years ago, I stood before my high school classmates to deliver my valedictory address in this parish. I never thought that with your graduation from the University of Life, I will be speaking again, in its Celebration.
You are Papa Jun-jun to your children, Guakong to your Grand children, Dinggya to your brothers and sisters, while some of your friends call you Boss or King..You graduated from the University of  life earning all those names.
Looking back, as we rekindle our fond memories with you, the following words of wisdom  served as our guiding light:
Maningkamot mong makahuman sa inyong pag esculya kay anak man mo ug pobre...mao ra nay akong ikabilin ninyo nga dili pwede makawat ug mabaligya!!!
Some People frowned at you because of your simple joys...as a VIP member of Club ABS ( ALAK, BABAE, SUGAL). However, had you lived your life differently, will all of your children be where they are now? Maybe YES, Maybe NOT!!! But one thing is definite. WE become the MEN and WOMEN that we are today because We had YOU as A FATHER, who INSPIRED US TO MAKE THE BEST OUT OF THE WORST!  For all, that we become today, we owe it to the values formed during our growing up years with you. Thank you for the memories Papa and the legacy of love, kindness and generosity.
If success and happiness  are defined and measured by the material possessions  acquired in the University of Life, then maybe BALIKTORYAN ka...but GOD is so GOOD that nothing is ABSOLUTE in this LIFE...Everything changes, some say because the world is round, at ang buhay ay weather -weather lang, with that you LIVED a life with flying colors, graduating with HIGHEST HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS. We will stand proud to be known as "ANAK ni JUN-JUN...TINDERA/ TINDERO ug PAN" 
During your four years bout with diabetes,  we are torn between holding on and letting go … when breaking loose is neither a choice nor a chance. In those moments you  strengthened in me, the virtues of: FORGIVENESS and HUMILITY. We are deeply Sorry, if the battle of  brains of your children had added to the pains of your illness. However, with your passing, we are leaving everything behind, realizing that ANGER is just a letter short of the word DANGER. We will all, move on with  life restoring all ties in a loving and orderly fashion. 
Papa, you may be physically gone but people will remember you in the way I walk and in our hearts, YOU will reign and live forever. You left something "BEAUTIFUL" behind in each of us, and we pray that someday we can  pay it FORWARD  to the PEOPLE and the PLACE where you  have spent the past  five(5) decades of your life.
When we look back and the images we cherished, are  memories that have gone ahead …all that is left of  us, is the faith that there is always a purpose; the hope that endings are always beautiful beginnings; and the conviction that your journey is the completion of God's Master Plan.
Papa, you will always be a KAPUSO, KAPAMILYA,and KAPATID. 
Now, that you are safely laden in God's harbor.
Go in Peace, Papa. WE LOVE YOU!!!  Please continue to watch over us  from above. 

Gone but not Forgotten

Memory can tell us only what we were,

In the company of those we loved.

It cannot help us find out what each of us,

Alone, must now become.

Yet, no person is really alone;

Those who live no more still echo,

Within our thoughts and words,

And what we have become.

Woven into what we are today.

Papa, you may be physically gone 

but  you will never fade away...

You bloomed and will forever live in our  hearts.

People will always remember you in me,  from the way I walk.

Every hip sway I'll make is so you.

May we find comfort and strength in your memories. 

God Bless you an Eternal rest, in a place where there is no pain and suffering.

It was a battle well fought.

Thank you for everything Papa, we LOVE you!

We are not saying Goodbye...

Until we meet again... someday, somewhere, so you can cuddle me in your lap or carry me in your arms the way you used to do when I was a little girl!!!

Storm Effects

I am sharing this  email message received  and the moral of its story.
They were alone in the house, 
just the two of them. 
It was a cold, dark, stormy night. 

The storm had come quickly and each time the thunder boomed, 

he watched her jump.  She looked across the room and admired his strong appearance...and wished that he would take her in his arms, comfort her and protect her.

.

Suddenly, with a pop, 
the power when out and the storm rage on, she screamed..... 
He raced to the sofa where she was cowering. He didn't hesitate to pull her into his arms. He knew this was a forbidden union and expected her to pull back. He was surprised when she didn't resist but instead clung to him. They knew it was wrong...Their families would never understand...So consumed were they in their FEAR that they heard no opening of doors...just the faint click of a camera......

Have you smiled? Cute ..isn't it?
If this happens in real life, how will you deal with it? 

Mental Feng Shui

This is without a doubt one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received, hope it works for you  and me! 

There's some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you're not superstitious .. 
This Lotus Touts has been sent to you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization . It has been sent around the world ten times so far .  

ONE .  Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully .

TWO .  Marry a man/woman you love to talk to . As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other .  

THREE .  Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want .  

FOUR .  When you say, 'I love you,' mean it .  

FIVE .  When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye .  

SIX .  Be engaged at least six months before you get married .  

SEVEN .  Believe in love at first sight .

EIGHT .  Never laugh at anyone's dreams . People who don't have dreams don't have much .  

NINE .  Love deeply and passionately . You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely .  

TEN . .  In disagreements, fight fairly . No name calling .  

ELEVEN .Don't judge people by their relatives .

TWELVE .  Talk slowly but think quickly .  

THIRTEEN! . . .  When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?' 

FOURTEEN... Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk .  

FIFTEEN .  Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze .  

SIXTEEN . .  When you lose, don't lose the lesson .

SEVENTEEN .  Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions .  

EIGHTEEN .  Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship .  

NINETEEN .  When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it .  

TWENTY...  Smile when picking up the phone .  The caller will hear it in your voice .  

TWENTY- ONE....Spend some time alone .

A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand  and touches your heart...