21

20 years have passed, smoothly. Not that the road has always been smooth, only because I have crossed through each year’s road successfully with or without bumps on the way. All thanks to my “Lamp and Guide”.

Now that I was allowed to pass another road, all I want to bring are happy pictures of all my previous trips, a compass of Truth and a heart that hopes and perseveres. And let my Guide drive for me and hold my hand when I have to pass through holes. =)

from CDO with love..

I just came back from a vacation grande. I’ve got tons of ‘pasalubongs’ in my head (good memories) to share during our 22-day stay in my birthplace, Cagayan de Oro City..

FIRST It was good to see again the church that nurtured me with bible stories during my super early childhood. Some faces are so familiar, but I would pretend that I remember their names and smile back every time someone will gesture a handshake or ask “Eto na ba si Sharie?”..hehe. We were given a chance to attend their service twice. On the first time, I was blessed with the preaching about “Overcoming worries”. The second time I was blessed with the Praise and Worship.

SECOND We went swimming with everyone on the Omlang side in Laundelle Resort (hope the spelling’s right) on the upper part of CDO. The second time we went night swimming to Basamanggas Resort in Jasaan, outside CDO with Kuya Jong’s family (mum’s nephew). Those times were packed with laughters and chibogs.

THIRD Though late, I was glad we were able to visit Tatay Simeon’s grave a day after our arrival and on his birthday. Also I was delighted to see Lolo and Lola, and was able to celebrate Lola’s bday with the rest of the clan..hehe . It was our first time to be present on such ocassions. Thank God!

FOURTH Of course, nothing is better and more precious than having every faces of my kamaganak engraved in my mind. I will carry these pictures in my head for as long as I get to see them again.

Memories to be treasured.