Papa @ 62

Papa turned 62 yesterday!  Thank God for giving him good health and long life! 🙂  As a thanksgiving, he celebrated his birthday with three other high school batch mates at Rama Beach.

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Celebration with Uncle Jaime and Uncle Tivo. Uncle Rosendo Didn’t Make It to the Party.

With a heart for the children’s ministry, Papa also celebrated with our neighborhood kids.  Pastor Joe read a story from the Bible and they also taught the kids “It’s love, it’s love, it’s love that makes the world go round….” 

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Afterwards, sandwiches (prepared by Ella) and juices were distributed to the kids.  Good news is, Auntie Bebot pledged that the Bible story-reading sessions will be held every Sunday this summer.  So for the kids who had missed the session last Sunday, you still have plenty of Sundays to come! 🙂

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On Papa’s actual birthday, we shared a family dinner.  Krishna brought a cake for Papa as well as Ella, Reija, and Kelzi.  Lopaw was very happy and overwhelmed by the surprises!

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So for the not-so-old man, Happy Happy Birthday! 🙂  I wish you more birthdays to come, Papa! Thank you for being “you”!  I love you! <3

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Written by Mae Olandesca

Mary Rosalie Olandesca, a lover of the arts, humanities, and social sciences, found herself entangled in the realm of applied science and engineering, a path that didn't align with her true passions. Determined to break free from her "chemical engineer" title in the Philippines, she embarked on a brave journey to Toronto, fitting her life in only two suitcases. Despite completing her Chemical Laboratory Technician program at Seneca Polytechnic just recently, she realized that the chemical world failed to ignite her heart. A momentous realization led her to embrace her true calling as a writer, with a Creative Writing course acting as the catalyst for her long-time passion in wordsmithing. Thus emerged the extraordinary persona of Mae, the other side of her multifaceted identity. For more insights into Mae's captivating journey, visit her website at www.theothersideofmae.com as she is no more an average small-town girl and is now making big things happen in a megacity!

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