Celebrating the Past With God

Celebrating the past. I wish to see my high school batchmates again. Thank you Lyndon Bowman for the memory. Sayang wala talaga akong pambili ng FU Yearbook noon. (I did not have money to buy my yearbook at that time). Ngayon meron na. Lol I am sure I borrowed or inherited most of the things I have on me at that time. Those days were the hardest. Not enough sleep, not enough food, and not much space to sleep. Due to tiredness and sleepiness, I would sleep next to the pile of garbage behind the registrar's office of the university. I worked at daytime, studied at nighttime, and more. I was a constant visitor and "adopted" son of the guidance counselor, the school nurse, my adviser and other teachers who understood my situation especially, Dr. Ochotorena and Mrs. Galvez.  There was so much hardships, only God knows. I survived it all because God never left me and my parents' prayers, especially my mother's prayers, were always protecting and guiding me. Nine brothers and sisters in my family, and of course my relatives, were also there to help and console each other. Also my friends, classmates, fraternity brothers, and kind neighbors extended their understanding and help. I am so blessed. The only way I can repay God, my parents, brothers and sisters, friends and all is to extend my help to others and to live for God.

Covid19 is Deadly... But...

This one is for the books!!This virus is deadly but it also brings a lot of good changes to individuals, families, societies, nations and the world. For the first time in 7 years, my Ishikawa-Ablong family can do our 5:00am and 9:00pm daily prayer and devotional readings together. Before it is hard to do this because of work and study schedules. Dati kasi, except for Sunday Service, sa morning prayer only my wife and I or with the elder son ang magkasama, sa 9 pm closing prayer na kami magkasanang lahat. But because of this Covid19 pandemic, we can do things together. There is more harmony in our daily activities at mas masaya, mas engaging ang jnteractions namin and we enjoy cooking, eating or watching movies separately but together in one room. Kanya kanyang movie, kanya-kanyang sharing whatever is interesting. Kung baga, a family that prays together, cooks and eats together, is happier. More than that, my wife and kids initiate everything. I just join them now. Time has changed for the better.  I hope this continues even when Covid19 is no longer here. Just sharing my reflection and happiness as a father.  Every day now is Family Date! Enjoy! But just be careful, prayerful and public-minded so everyone will be safe! Happy Saturday to all of you!

Dr. Lek’s Message April19,20208

Balancing Our Family and Social Life

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