Category Archives: dying

The gift that was Eloise…

Ten days before the first death anniversary of our Black Labrador, Sgt Beans, we had another painful loss.  Our very sweet and gentle and cuddly, Eloise (white Jack Russell Terrier) had to be put to sleep because of severe atlanto … Continue reading

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Thank You Capt. Wong Tian Yu

This beautiful tarpauline streamer made for the wake of Capt Wong Tian Yu still gets to me every time. The memorial service held last July 24 was very beautiful.  The words of gratitude for a life well-lived, friendship that he … Continue reading

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On Palliative care: How do you tell a person that he is dying?

It had been a very busy week.  Yet despite the busy-ness of preparing for the Leadership Conference, one thing was foremost in my mind the past couple of days. Last Tuesday, I visited someone in the Intensive Care Unit of … Continue reading

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A prayer for an orphaned young Christian brother…

I was in Aklan for a Strat Plan meeting for the pastoral teams in Panay Island.  During the 2-day planning meeting, my mind was also consciously in NHV, Bulacan.  A week ago, the mother of a 16year old teen passed … Continue reading

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Update on Dad Fen

I visited DadFen last August 29th. It was my first visit since I last saw him before the summer camp.  I must admit it took awhile because after all the summer camp activities, we had to prepare for the visit … Continue reading

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