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Death of a dream…
Driving through the jam-packed Quezon City Memorial Circle today for a 9AM meeting, I was listening to a news radio where the anchors Ted Failon and Pinky Webb were discussing the recent tragic death of Maico Buncio. A very young, … Continue reading
Tears for Japan…
Powerful images that are too overwhelming for anyone to see. Massive destruction that do not seem to let up. Fires, tsunami, waves, debris, nuclear meltdown…one could not watch what is happening in Japan without being shaken to the core. We … Continue reading
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Tagged disaster, earthquakes, humanitarian aid, Japan, SOS, tragedy, tsunami
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Death of a general…
It is not the way you would think of how generals would die. You imagine them being given top honors and remembered well. You imagine a nation reeling in the loss of a general that had served its country well. … Continue reading
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Tagged AFP Fund Scam, allegations, Angelo Reyes, corruption, general, Philippine military, Suicide
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Knowing when it is time…
Yesterday after Church, my wife and I headed to a breeder’s house somewhere in Quezon City. We had been looking online at many labrador puppies and had been “ooohhing and aaahing” for several days. Looking at the natural expressions of … Continue reading
In sickness and in health…
A couple of hours from now, we will be driving to the nearest hospital where we live. It is the Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Hospital in Fairview, Quezon City. We chose it because of its proximity (less than 7minutes) and … Continue reading
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Tagged abdominal scan., colonoscopy procedure, FEU-Hospital, health, medical conditions
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Being responsible for how we feel…
Manipulating others to do what you want to cover one’s guilt. Words that were sent out to sting like barbs. Words said to humiliate others and put them “in their place” as if it is your place to humiliate them. … Continue reading
Farewell Sgt Beans
How do I begin this? How do I even begin writing this farewell letter to you my dear boy? As part of my grieving and part of the healing, I need to write these thoughts. Beans – since you have … Continue reading
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Tagged bereavement, black labradors, coping with death, death of a pet, mourning, pet loss, pets, Rainbow bridge, remembering our pets
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Waiting for death to come.
January 16, 2 AM Droopy sad eyes. Hurting eyes from too much tears that were shed a couple of hours before. I am looking at my 5-year old black labrador – sleeping peacefully at the corner of the room. IV … Continue reading
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Tagged care for male labradors, euthanasia, Labrador, loss of a pet
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Thank you Raissa Laurel…
“God took something from me but in return, He gave me so many blessings that I can’t even count.” – Manila Bulletin O-1, Sunday, November 7, 2010 I could not help but praise God after reading Raissa Laurel’s story in … Continue reading
Everyone needs a little…
Everyone needs a little by Kari Jobe Come all ye weary and ye broken Come to the table of the Lord Come sing the song of the forgiven Come lay your burden on the Word Come and find Peace everyone needs … Continue reading
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