Sargeant Shriver and Norman Bramble

January 20, 2011

In 1964 Peace Corps founder Sargeant Shriver (who died yesterday)paid a visit to the village where Norman Bramble (departed August 2008)worked as volunteer of Peace Corps, Batch Nepal 2. Uploaded this picture in their memories.

Gabby

Beatification of Pope John Paul II

January 14, 2011

I am very happy to learn that the Vatican has announced that Pope John Paul II will be beatified on May 1, 2011, Divine Mercy Sunday. I was blest to receive Communion from him during the beatification of our 2nd Pinoy saint, Blessed Pedro Calungsod of the Visayas on March 5, 2000. I accompanied Philippine former First Lady Loi Estrada to Rome for Jubilee Holy Year.

Godbless
Gabby

Godbless for Epiphany Sunday

1/2/11, Epiphany Sunday

God revealed His Son's birth to all mankind, Jews & non-Jews, including the Wise Men from the East. May we all become reflections of God's Epiphany to all. Happy 3 Kings Sunday.

Cheers
Gabby

BLESSINGS FOR 2011 & ALWAYS

New Year 2011

Aaron's Blessing (Numbers 6:22-27)

The Lord bless and keep you!
The Lord let His face shine upon you
and be gracious to you!
The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace.

Dag Hammarskjold (Markings)

Night is drawing nigh --
For all that has been, Thanks!
For all that will be, Yes!

GODBLESS AND CHEERS FOR THE NEW YEAR & ALWAYS.

Hugs
Gabby

Norman's Birthday Celebration

New Year's Eve

Yesterday we celebrated Norman's 70th birthday with a memorial Mass at Christ the King crypt chapel celebrated by my schoolmate, Fr. Boy Makabenta, who also blessed his niche. After Mass we proceeded to Delifrance Cafe for a nice brunch. About 32 people came, included Mamina, some of my siblings and their families, and my friends. It was a great way of thanking God for the wonderful gift of Norman's life.

Godbless and cheers for the New Year.

Gabby

More Christmas Family Reunion Pics

Christmas Lights

Manila Mormon Temple Grounds





At Quezon Memorial Circle Park






Monday night, Dec.26, 2010, I took my home manager Gina, her daughters & grandkids & our ward, Mak to see the nice Christmas lights of the Manila Mormon Temple and the dancing fountains of the Quezon Memorial Circle.