In Tatay's Eyes

The following is a letter that I would imagine to send to each of my sons as they reach a certain age, di ko sure exactly.

I look at you and wish that you had more time with your Lolo, my Tatay. You would have learned much wisdom from him, for he led a full life. From an isolated Pacific seacoast little town in Surigao del Sur, he set out to discover and grab what life had in store for him. His years were full and rich and overflowing with experiences and adventures. After 74 years, God called him home to heaven. So, I'€™m going to tell you one of those things he told me to teach you at your dedication.

(The rest of this article can be seen in an upcoming book Legacy to be released by CSM Publishing on September 2005. Because of this, I regret to remove the article from this blog.) 6/28/2005

A Man in Tatay’s Eyes

What is a man? What is the measure of a man? Boys will tell you this, girls will tell you that. But what is a man? I sure hope I have shown you by example what a man is by this time. I’m no authority on being a macho, because I am macho-norin. Just ask your mother.

(This article will appear in the book Legacy that will come September 2005 by publisher CSM. In this regard, I have to remove this item from this blog.) 6/26/2005

Basbas 2005

Humayo kayo sa mundo.

Baunin ninyo and alaala ng kaunting panahon

ng pagpapanibago ng inyong mga kaluluwa

sa presensya ng Diyos at ng kanyang mga anak.

Baunin ninyo ang pagnanasang maging tapat kay Jesus

sa pamamagitan ng pagmamahal na ipadadama ninyo

sa inyong pamilya,

mga kaibigan,

at iba pang masasalubong ninyo

na mangangailangan nito.

Baunin ninyo ang tatag ng loob,

ng panindigang hindi susuko sa kasalanan.

At sa huli, baunin ninyo ang pananabik sa muling pagbabalik ni Jesus anumang oras.

Sa ngalan ng Ama, ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo, nawa’y pagpalain kayo.” AMEN

Another shot... 

The Montenegro's 

From left: Jojo, Joy2, JJ, Jed