Hariraya Puasa

August 30, 2011

Blest Hariraya Puasa & Eid Mubarak for Eid'l Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan. On my way to the Golden Mosque downtown early this morning my jeep was hit by another jeep and I was thrown out of the front seat. Slightly bruised and scratched I stood up and proceeded to the the Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo for a Mass of Thanksgiving. Then, I walked to the mosque to offer prayers for peace with the other Muslim devotees. Before returning home, I enjoyed a halal breakfast with some Muslim brethren.

Godbless & cheers. Start of another phase of my refreshed life.

Gabby

Norman's Third Death Anniversary

August 27, 2011

Very rainy Saturday morning. Had Mass prayers for Norman's eternal peaceful and happy rest this morning and said prayers at his niche. We celebrated with breakfast at Cafe France with family and friends.

Life goes on.

Peace
Gabby

What seems to be happening to our nation

August 23, 2011

As the world moves on with its many problems our Philippines continues to struggle with its movement towards prosperity & mature politics. Our leaders are still in the mode of vengeance & advancement of their selfish interests. The poor are patiently carrying on with their very minimal possessions to stay alive meaningfully. Sad that all dimensions of our social life have been politicized along partisan lines. We long for a leader who will unite us and inspire us to work harder to make our nation truly worth loving and fighting for.

BTW, today is the anniversary of the Cry of Pugad Lawin by the revolutionary Katipuneros in 1896, which sparked the short-lived Philippine Revolution.

Happy Birthday Melba

August 14, 2011

Tomorrow is Melba Bramble's birthday. God rest her forever in Paradise together with Woody & Norman and their other departed family members. Hope they continue to pray for us from up there.

Cheers
Gabby