Insightful Moments

Wow! A month has gone by since the last time I have updated my blogsite. So what has happened since October 13? The following are the highlights – people, places and insights.

October 11 – 16. New Jersey and New York.
Stayed with Tim and Anne at 54th street. Then visited my college roommate Carlo who leaves at Garden City. Met his 3 boys, wife Marsha and Nanay Linda.

Spent time with Arnold and his PGH nurse-friends, walked around central park and had a wonderful dinner.
Had a time to share about Nehemiah circle with Rolly’s church – International Christian Fellowship (ICF). I was surprised to meet my college friend Dean Delos Reyes – who served as emcee of ICF’s Mission banquet that evening.
Another surprise was to be hosted by my classmate and co-boy scout during my elementary days in Marikina. Rene and his wife Fe together with their two children were gracious hosts who also made arrangement for me to share the Word that Sunday. Thanks also to Pastor Eric of Queens Baptist Church who willingly gave me the opportunity to speak before God’s people.

Insight: All relationships have eternal values. A friend is a friend for all time.

October 16 – 21. Chicago and Indianapolis.
Visited my Aunties Flory and Menchu – the latter just finished her 6th chemo session for her cancer. We continue to pray for her complete healing. We had an opportunity to watch the movie – 'Click' which is humorous commentary of a typical american life that revolves around work at the expense of more important aspects of life like family. Went with Tito Rey to buy some items at a thrift shop and send a balikbayan package at home.

Stayed with Johan at his new condominium unit facing the great lake of Chicago.

Insight: Tell me about your family and I will tell you who you are; tell me about your vision of yourself and I will tell you what your family can become.

October 21 – 25. Minneapolis.
A great time with Allan and Lynlyn Badayos. Met with pregnant Joyce and husband Ric; had Lunch with Bernie and wife Belle; and gave a ministry presentation during Adult Sunday school at Allan’s Church. Visited Mall of America.
Discuss with Pastor Joe regarding possibilities for partnership.

Insights: Materialism creeps into your doorsteps – you have a choice to welcome it with open arms or keep the door shut. If you choose the latter, be sure to stay away from the window where you have a good view of the neighbor’s yard.



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