If children live with criticism,
They learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility,
They learn to fight.
If children live with ridicule,
They learn to be shy.
If children live with shame,
They learn to feel guilty
If children live with tolerance,
They learn to be patient.
If children live with encouragement,
They learn confidence.
If children live with praise,
They learn to appreciate.
If children live with fairness,
They learn justice.
If children live with security,
They learn to have faith.
If children live with approval,
They learn to like themselves.
If children live with acceptance and friendship,
They learn to find love in the world.
[Anonymous]
DEUS ABSCONDITUS
"Many of those who sleep
in the dust of the earth
shall awake;
Some shall live forever,
Others shall be an everlasting
horror and disgrace,
But the Wise shall shine brightly."
[Daniel 12:3]
TO THE ONE AND ONLY
MOTHER
whose existence was a dedication
to shimmer her life,
a flicker shaft of light,
illuminating her family
through all its facets
and ages past,
unnoticed among men
but God alone can
value and comprehend.
in the dust of the earth
shall awake;
Some shall live forever,
Others shall be an everlasting
horror and disgrace,
But the Wise shall shine brightly."
[Daniel 12:3]
TO THE ONE AND ONLY
MOTHER
whose existence was a dedication
to shimmer her life,
a flicker shaft of light,
illuminating her family
through all its facets
and ages past,
unnoticed among men
but God alone can
value and comprehend.
Priscilla
Forever in our hearts
In Memoriam
PRISCILLA
(1928 - 1979)
Born and raised in Balintawak,
Escalante, Negros Occidental,
Philippines
Married a widower,
Kung Yu (Juan),
a Cantonese immigrant,
from Guanzhou, China.
His children from
previous marriage:
Be Kim (Expectacion),
Be Lee (Elizabeth),
Bi Kok (Salome),
and Bin Bingbing (Lolita)
Migrated to Dansalan, Marawi City
after World War II, opened up a
bakery and a grocery store
in a thriving locale along lake Lanao.
Their married union bore:
1953 Chen Xing (Teodoro),
1956 Chim Pang (Marcelino)
1957 Sinon (Ananias Angelo)
and Simeona (Anselma Angeli)
Migrated in the late 1950's
to Zamboanga City, La Ciudad de Flores,
Philippines. Four siblings were born:
Solomon
Francis
Jacinto (+died as a baby)
Maria Dolores
Life was indeed tough in raising a big family.
She kept her faith as she raised her children with Christian values and formation.
Hardships became bearable as everyone shared the chores and responsibilities, helping each other cope with the difficulties of time. Unity became our coat of arms as the family struggled through adversity.
The test of time came in June 20, 1975. The unexpected happened: Kung Yu (Juan) passed away, leaving behind a family in difficulties.
In June 18, 1979, Priscilla bade her farewell.
She endured real life with deeper faith and devotion to God. When she left that day, Priscilla assured everyone that all her prayers and aspirations would reach their fulfilments at the right time. Her final words continue to thrive even today.
HER DEMISE BECOMES OUR
VICTORY
She died - this is the way
she died;
And when her breath
was done,
took up her simple wardrobe
And started for the sun.
Her little figure at the gate
The angels must have spied,
Since I could never find her
Upon the mortal side.
[Emily Dickinson]
And the rest is history
MOTHER
M is for the million things she gave me;
O is only that she's growing old;
T is for the tears she shed to save me;
H is for her heart of purest gold;
E is for her eyes with lovelight shining;
R is for right and right she'll always be;
Put them all together, they spell
"Mother," the name that means
all the world to me.
The following insights and ideas were important values instilled and taught through our growing years. There were many situations, the ups and downs of life, the values and character forming were inherent to these growing years. Lifetime lessons were taught in passing, just like a jigsaw puzzle, that needed trial and error to fit in to a wholesome formation. As years went by, discipline and personal responsibilities were daily foods for thought to instill a deeper commitment within us.
Priscilla's deep faith and devotion to God kept her firm and stable in her prayer life despite the many obstacles and financial difficulties. Her serenity provided so much peace and inspiration to everyone. Her simple ways inspired us to help and be supportive to each other. All through the years, her dreams and aspirations continued to reach their fulfilment. The effects of her prayers continue to pour endless blessings even until today.
All the words are finally put into writing for the next generation to come. Priscilla's Life will always thrive within us.
O is only that she's growing old;
T is for the tears she shed to save me;
H is for her heart of purest gold;
E is for her eyes with lovelight shining;
R is for right and right she'll always be;
Put them all together, they spell
"Mother," the name that means
all the world to me.
The following insights and ideas were important values instilled and taught through our growing years. There were many situations, the ups and downs of life, the values and character forming were inherent to these growing years. Lifetime lessons were taught in passing, just like a jigsaw puzzle, that needed trial and error to fit in to a wholesome formation. As years went by, discipline and personal responsibilities were daily foods for thought to instill a deeper commitment within us.
Priscilla's deep faith and devotion to God kept her firm and stable in her prayer life despite the many obstacles and financial difficulties. Her serenity provided so much peace and inspiration to everyone. Her simple ways inspired us to help and be supportive to each other. All through the years, her dreams and aspirations continued to reach their fulfilment. The effects of her prayers continue to pour endless blessings even until today.
All the words are finally put into writing for the next generation to come. Priscilla's Life will always thrive within us.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
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Our lives are songs
Our lives are songs;
God writes the words,
And we set them
to music at leisure;
And the song is sad,
Or the song is glad
As we choose
to fashion the measure.
We must write the song,
Whatever the words,
Whatever its rhyme,
or meter,
And if it is sad,
We must make it glad,
And if sweet,
We must make it sweeter.
[Gibbon]
God writes the words,
And we set them
to music at leisure;
And the song is sad,
Or the song is glad
As we choose
to fashion the measure.
We must write the song,
Whatever the words,
Whatever its rhyme,
or meter,
And if it is sad,
We must make it glad,
And if sweet,
We must make it sweeter.
[Gibbon]
Life is a beautiful lyrics
It takes a crane to build a crane
It takes two floors to make a story
It takes an egg to make a hen
It takes a hen to make an egg
There is no end to what I'm saying
It takes a thought to make a word
And it takes some words to make an action
And it takes some work to make it work
It takes some good to make it hurt
It takes some bad for satisfaction
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la
It takes a night to make it dawn
And it takes a day to make you yawn brother
And it takes some old to make you young
It takes some cold to know the sun
It takes the one to have the other
And it takes no time to fall in love
But it takes you years to know what love is
And it takes some fears to make you trust
It takes some tears to make it rust
It takes the dust to HAVE it polished
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la laIt takes some silence to make sound
And it takes a loss before you found it
And it takes a road to go nowhere
It takes a toll to make you care
It takes a hole to MAKE a mountain
Ah la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la la life is full of
Ah la la la la la life is so full of love
Ah la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la life is full of
Ah la la la la la life is so full of love
It takes two floors to make a story
It takes an egg to make a hen
It takes a hen to make an egg
There is no end to what I'm saying
It takes a thought to make a word
And it takes some words to make an action
And it takes some work to make it work
It takes some good to make it hurt
It takes some bad for satisfaction
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la
It takes a night to make it dawn
And it takes a day to make you yawn brother
And it takes some old to make you young
It takes some cold to know the sun
It takes the one to have the other
And it takes no time to fall in love
But it takes you years to know what love is
And it takes some fears to make you trust
It takes some tears to make it rust
It takes the dust to HAVE it polished
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la laIt takes some silence to make sound
And it takes a loss before you found it
And it takes a road to go nowhere
It takes a toll to make you care
It takes a hole to MAKE a mountain
Ah la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la la life is full of
Ah la la la la la life is so full of love
Ah la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life is meaningful
Ah la la la la la life is full of
Ah la la la la la life is so full of love
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