DIFFERENT VOCATIONS

I was about to make a post two weeks ago, but because I have my hands full of so many work to be done, I missed publishing these news immediately.

I just like to share two different celebrations I am part of---- where each one leads to fulfillment of their own chosen vocations.

Ang BAGONG PARI!

I attended the ordination of my long lost friend, Kuya Ronel last May 20 at the Imus Cathedral. It was actually my first time to attend an ordination having a friend ( which I personally knew) entering the religious life. I really felt happy for him. Bishop Tagle has given inspiring thought of how is it to be a good shepherd. I cant forget these lines"Ang Mabuting pastol handang magutom para sa kanyang kawan, handang magdusa, handang magparaya , at laging handang maghanap sa nawawalang tupa"...Simple pero mabigat... To be a priest is no joke, all your life is for the church--for the people. It is self-giving!!

Congratulations, K' Ronel!! (este., Fr. Ronel na pala!)

Fr.Ronel with his mom and brother in law in procession

BALIK -PAMILYA

Last May 23, Howard, my officemate gave a lunch treat at Yellow Cab-Tagaytay as despedida. He is moving to Ireland to finally join his family , after long months of waiting!

Howard has been my groupmate when I was just starting to work in Analog. Actually, he just came 3 weeks before I reported for work ( year 2000). I knew him as being friendly, helpful and religious, too. We often called him "Air Howard" for his breathtaking basketball stunts and shooting ability. He got married year 2003 with a Filipina nurse working in Ireland, the girl he met when sent for an offshore assignment in Limerick, Ireland. (lucky guy!).

Well, there's really a reason to celebrate!, Good luck, Howie!!

Howard (wearing the orange checkered polo, seated) with the ADSC family and friends

Ako naman kaya, ano vocation ko??!! =)