ATE VIRGIE'S BIRTHDAY- JANUARY 08, 2009

Tomorrow, January 08, 2009 is my Ate Virgie's birthday. She was the little girl in baptismal dress carried by her NINANG(Godmother), our Tita Lourdes. She was also the little girl with a hat(I can't improve the image of the picture anymore hahahah). Another picture with my Kuya Ante, my brother. And lastly, the picture when she graduated. How times fly...She is turning 60 years old tomorrow. I knew how hard her life was after the untimely death of our father in 1963. That single moment could have been the reason why she was made to grow strong and dedicated. She is now a fulfilled wife...a very loving mother...and of course, a TOLERATING Lola to her cute Apo's. She is also a caring sister to us and most important...a LOVING daughter to our mother. Ate Virgie is so blessed. She might have some shortcomings as everyone has...but the goodness in her is beyond measure. She is sometimes misunderstood but this doesn't make her less of a person. As I grow old with her, I have come to know her life...to understand her better...and to love my Ate Virgie for who she is. We share common problems...giving advices to each other and always looking forward to better days despite trials that come along. I know she is regularly viewing my blog and I think there's no better way of conveying my birthday message than posting it so that all of you may know how well she is loved and appreciated. My birthday message for you...

"In all cases of your life, try to create a meaningful out of a meaningless life. It creates life itself. When the storms of life blow around you, and you are tossed and buffeted and carried to the winds of distress...come into HIS chamber for a little while, until those calamities be past. In those quiet moments when you and HIM communicate together, HE can give you new perspective...and renewed strength. You all have the reasons to be happy...and you are one of the many reasons why a lot of people are made to be happy...BECAUSE OF YOU! Be patient to endure life's little crosses and be courageous to hurdle what fears you and stay lively to see the beauty and truest meaning of LIFE. It's your unlimited power to care and to love that can make the biggest difference in the quality of your life. There's no better exercise for our spirit than reaching down and lifting someone up. The person who gives of himself gains most in life. This is the victory that overcomes all our bitterness because winner doesn't dwell on limitations and still, hold to unchanging principles. It shapes one's life and crafts one's soul...making everything whole and complete. Always remember that happiness is somewhere between too little and too much. I wish you all the "ENOUGH'S" in life because these will give you real happiness and peace in the end. Sometimes, you just have to go with...whatever happens...HAPPENS! I am always praying for you and your family because deepest in my heart...you ALL made me feel how much your family love me. We have been together in many battles. And we will always be together in our victories. Stay happy...keep healthy...and open your heart to HIM who knows what's inside. ATE...MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT." I love you. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!