Day 76 of the Covid Chronicles. Last 15 April 2020, I did something I never thought I would do. I put out my cellphone number all over the internet and social media as I desperately looked for a convalescent plasma donor. The requirements were tough: Same blood type as my sister Under 60 years old…
Category: Gratitude
Self-Quarantine Day 10
My brother-in-law lost his battle against the coronavirus last week. His lungs were assisted by a ventilator but his heart just gave up. I had to go to the hospital and settle his affairs and assist my sister, I am now a Person Under Monitoring or PUM
Day 9 Leftovers
Day 9 Covid Chronicles and I am beginning to appreciate having Leftovers. The photo above shows the food items I bought while travelling in 2019 and didn’t consume. One picks up a lot of little things as presents for others (pasalubong) and also for one’s home (souvenir). On the third version of community quarantine guidelines,…
CoChro Day 4
God sees the giver, the salt of earth, the light of the world. May more light the world with hope and love these next days.
COVID CHRONICLE 1
I mourn my more carefree way of life before this virus reached our shores. I pray for his soul. I weep because there will be no wake, no eulogy, no tributes for this deserving and kind man. I am sad for his spouse who is now in required isolation. She grieves without a hand to hold or a warm hug. Sadly, their protective dogs are not allowed in the medical facility. I hope to see her one day.
Sparks Memory – Along the Konmari Way
Townhouse living means a lifestyle of always keeping what matters at home. When we decided to move to Gingham Lane, we gave up a suburban home lifestyle. Moving from 450 square meters to 107 requires frequent decisions about one s personal belongings. It means accepting an annual season for serious decluttering. This is best…
Moon Magic
Last Monday, earth inhabitants were reminded of the wonders of this universe. I was rushing home and braving infamous Metro Manila traffic during peak hours to catch the Supermoon. I didn’t catch the moon over my house. I was too late but I captured the moon over Gingham Lane. It seemed to bless…
Thank You – Thanks
I tried to join others in celebrating January as National Thank You Month. Feature photo is from Mark Zettler. Everyday, I set my mind to express gratitude and express appreciation. I said a gratitude prayer everyday. I gave a Thank You comment on Facebook. All these Thank Yous have given me a positive outlook,…
Thank then Give
Most thanksgiving is about giving thanks, expressing gratitude, recognizing and appreciating blessings. We usually feel grateful for something gifted to us. The cycle is therefore like this, receive or be gifted with something then thank. Thank the Lord for blessings received. Thank our friends for kindness experienced. Thank our family for…
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