God is so good!
Today I received two good news from home. My father was already discharged from the hospital and the doctors found no cause for alarm. Although his sugar level drops down, he can received oral medication to correct it. Rather than injecting insulin, he can take tablets for that purpose. A better and convenient way, should I say. I thank God for that. He really makes wonders.
My niece by my older sister passed the nursing board examination. Something we really make proud of. My Ate Linda and Kuya Dado really did everything just to cope with Em’s studies. A situation reminiscent of what our parents also gone over, while trying to support our studies. Just imagine a brood of 8 children being supported by mere farming only. My parents work from dawn to dusk tilling a small parcel of farmland, letting us live modestly. Education was the only thing they can give as they say. Something which can never be stolen. With this philosophy, they strive hard and harder to give us what we have wished.
Ate Au and Kuya Francing, me and my beloved Nene, Meng and Gie, Luchie and Rey, Be and Randy, Issa and Apin. We’re all taking the same trail. Trying to have the best for our children. It’s good that we’re working in pairs. My sister Leonor was widowed with two children. But I’m sure God will always guide and give us the means. A gift and grace that will always be there. It’s the will to give, survive and be victorious . God is good, He will lead us to achieve that.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Pretty Lei...
I’m feeling good nowadays. My work is a little bit lighter and coming into order at least. Compared in the last months, I’m lucky to endure the pressures of work. Considering that I’ve been covering much, or almost, the whole of the departments inventory work. Whew, I can a little bit relaxed and enjoy some lighter moments.
Last night, I called somebody very dear to me during my college days. It’s only a blind call and not sure whether I’m calling the right person. I left an unfinished message to their voice box.
To my delight this morning, an e-mail came from her. This is really unthinkable since I didn’t bother to leave any e-mail address to their voice box.
Lea Carmen Rafer Esguerra was a head turner during our college days. With proportionate body, she walks tall, gracefully at the dimly lighted corridors of our INSAME site and everybody will turn their heads for sure. They were two actually, the equally beautiful Francia “Toots” Villaluz. While Lei walks carefully as she is, Toots differently trail her way. Since both came from the same place in Bicol, the “oragons” marked their presence in the institute. I came closer to Lei when we’re in 3rd year, became classmates in some subjects and fancied with common things. She’s a sister to me away from home and I’m a brother to her (I suppose). Getting closer seemed to last long as she sometimes confides to me without hesitation. We joined and participated in some projects which we both enjoy at the most. The association mellowed down when a joined a fraternity and she got committed herself to somebody. Jon was equally talented, bright and the “Alfie Anido” look-alike. I’m glad that Lei found somebody she could trust and go along with. Also a “kaka” on his own right, I believe she’ll be in good hands. Of course, because we're both "Bulakenos". And I’m not mistaken.
At my free times, I searched and googled the web using her maiden name but un-successful. It was only when I tried searching with the “Tormo” as her surname that I finally found her and ended up with a smile.
Hoolala! Friendship comes in so many ways, times and occasions. We became close as we both enjoy similar things and interest, took place in a not so distant past and hopefully relive again. While we’ve gone several changes, stages, distances and phases of life, I’m hoping we could have that friendship again. She’ll remain to be the dearest Lei known to me. One thing is sure though, that I haven't change. I’m still Rene.
Last night, I called somebody very dear to me during my college days. It’s only a blind call and not sure whether I’m calling the right person. I left an unfinished message to their voice box.
To my delight this morning, an e-mail came from her. This is really unthinkable since I didn’t bother to leave any e-mail address to their voice box.
Lea Carmen Rafer Esguerra was a head turner during our college days. With proportionate body, she walks tall, gracefully at the dimly lighted corridors of our INSAME site and everybody will turn their heads for sure. They were two actually, the equally beautiful Francia “Toots” Villaluz. While Lei walks carefully as she is, Toots differently trail her way. Since both came from the same place in Bicol, the “oragons” marked their presence in the institute. I came closer to Lei when we’re in 3rd year, became classmates in some subjects and fancied with common things. She’s a sister to me away from home and I’m a brother to her (I suppose). Getting closer seemed to last long as she sometimes confides to me without hesitation. We joined and participated in some projects which we both enjoy at the most. The association mellowed down when a joined a fraternity and she got committed herself to somebody. Jon was equally talented, bright and the “Alfie Anido” look-alike. I’m glad that Lei found somebody she could trust and go along with. Also a “kaka” on his own right, I believe she’ll be in good hands. Of course, because we're both "Bulakenos". And I’m not mistaken.
At my free times, I searched and googled the web using her maiden name but un-successful. It was only when I tried searching with the “Tormo” as her surname that I finally found her and ended up with a smile.
Hoolala! Friendship comes in so many ways, times and occasions. We became close as we both enjoy similar things and interest, took place in a not so distant past and hopefully relive again. While we’ve gone several changes, stages, distances and phases of life, I’m hoping we could have that friendship again. She’ll remain to be the dearest Lei known to me. One thing is sure though, that I haven't change. I’m still Rene.
Friday, February 13, 2009
en passe requescat....
I’m back! Whew, it's been a long time and I haven’t made anything. I visited my blogsite only to check if it’s still active. I’m afraid that it might be erased due to inactivity. Thanks it's not!
With those napping days, many things had happened. But I won’t spend time enumerating those but would rather singling-out one very sad thing. My kumare and classmate in high school, Connie Benito Martin succumbed to her long illness, the deadly and ferocious mr. C. It was very sad since she had battled long enough, finances, body and spirit all she spent just to come up free and clean. But it wasn’t successful. Even she emerged with the clean bill of health before, she was anxious of the dreaded disease to come again. And she’s right,
Mareng Connie was a very quiet but intelligent girl when we were in elementary. Unfortunately, she transferred to UP IS when we’re in the fourth grade and graduated from there. She transferred to St. Dominic during high school where she graduated also with flying colors. Still the very quiet but intelligent girl, she went to college also at UP. I don’t heard any news since then but we met again in the middle of 1980’s. I’m working at the Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry when she applied for work. She’s very lucky though that we need people to occupy positions in the municipal level and she landed one. She’s a very resilient, patient and hard working officer. Even if she’s assigned to the very remotest place, she never complained.
We’ve parted ways when I joined a private company but never lost contact with her. To seal a friendship to last, I made her ninang of my unica iha, thinking that my angel might inherit some of her beautiful and nice traits. Although inflicted with the dreaded C, I find her strong and jubilant whenever I saw her. She’s always smiling.
Now she’s at peace with the Mighty One. My prayers will always be with her and may she be in her rightful place. Surely, I’ll miss her.
With those napping days, many things had happened. But I won’t spend time enumerating those but would rather singling-out one very sad thing. My kumare and classmate in high school, Connie Benito Martin succumbed to her long illness, the deadly and ferocious mr. C. It was very sad since she had battled long enough, finances, body and spirit all she spent just to come up free and clean. But it wasn’t successful. Even she emerged with the clean bill of health before, she was anxious of the dreaded disease to come again. And she’s right,
Mareng Connie was a very quiet but intelligent girl when we were in elementary. Unfortunately, she transferred to UP IS when we’re in the fourth grade and graduated from there. She transferred to St. Dominic during high school where she graduated also with flying colors. Still the very quiet but intelligent girl, she went to college also at UP. I don’t heard any news since then but we met again in the middle of 1980’s. I’m working at the Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry when she applied for work. She’s very lucky though that we need people to occupy positions in the municipal level and she landed one. She’s a very resilient, patient and hard working officer. Even if she’s assigned to the very remotest place, she never complained.
We’ve parted ways when I joined a private company but never lost contact with her. To seal a friendship to last, I made her ninang of my unica iha, thinking that my angel might inherit some of her beautiful and nice traits. Although inflicted with the dreaded C, I find her strong and jubilant whenever I saw her. She’s always smiling.
Now she’s at peace with the Mighty One. My prayers will always be with her and may she be in her rightful place. Surely, I’ll miss her.
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