Sunday, March 15, 2009


By: Shakunthala Devi





I received a message on my friendster account the other day. It was one of those forwarded messages, the type I would usually scan briefly before hitting “delete”.
But this message, written in Bahasa Malaysia, started with a simple question that caught my attention. A rough translation of it goes like this:
“Have you ever watched your parents while they were asleep? Your father’s body, once big and strong but now, the big is withered and the strong is weaker. Wisps of grey peek out from his hair, wrinkles now “scar” his forehead and face.”
“This man works hard every day and would sacrifice anything to make sure his family is provided for and his children get the best education possible.”
“Or how about your mother, whose soft hands once cuddled and held you close when you were a baby? Now, those hands are dry and rough, bearing evidence of the challenges she faced just for us.”
“This woman takes care of our daily needs, constantly nagging and scolding us because of her love for us. But sadly, we often misconstrue her love as control and unfairness.”
I have never thought of watching my parents while they slept. I’ve watched my cousins sleep when they were babies, all round and cuddly and sweet smelling. But watch my parents? No way!
But after reading this message, I realized that there was indeed much truth in it. In fact, my parents do not have to be asleep for me to realize that they have aged.
Just looking at my mother walk tells me that her legs are not as strong as they were before. Or hearing her ask me for help with that flowerpot in the garden, the one she used to be able to push and drag around the garden without my help.
Or watching my dad lift a 10kg bag of rice. I can easily carry that bag now. I am young, but to him, it is a struggle.
What do all these observations tell me? Yes, my parents have aged. They are ageing just as I am ageing. But as I age towards my best years and become stronger, they in turn are becoming weaker. They were once the caregivers and I the receiver. In time, I know our roles will reverse. Like it or not, want it to or not, this is life.
I suppose I have always subconsciously thought that my parents would always be with me, never growing old. It took that message to make me realize that my parents are not immortal. That, one day they too, will leave the world and me. Until then, I will make good of our time together.
By the way, I’m forwarding that message to all my family and friends to remind them to appreciate what they have now. It will not last.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

See What Men can Do......

There are a lot of questions in our mind. How did they do that? Why did they do that and Who did that?

This, I want to share with you. Maybe you also want to see and experience this wonderful creation of mankind because of their belief. Some may call it a miracle but I call it reality.
During my recent vacation in Bukidnon, we went to a special place located in the Municipality of El Salvador one of the provinces of Misamis Oriental in the Northern part of Mindanao, philippines.

Structural Plan


The Divine Mercy Shrine

The place is located in the Divine Mercy Hills, overlooking Macajalar Bay. There stands a gigantic 50 ft. statue of the Divine Mercy. This shrine serves as a pilgrim center for the Divine Mercy devotees. Since it is considered a sacred place for prayer and veneration to our Lord Jesus, visitors are not allowed to wear shorts and other revealing clothing. If you happen to wear inappropriate clothing you will be provided clothes to cover yourself.
Photo at the Center part of the ground.
Below Center of this is the altar, Beside of it is the statue of Mama Mary.


Taking Photo at the Left portion of the 50 foot Statue.
You can see the stairs going up to the Statue.





Taking Photo at the Right portion of the 50 foot Statue.
Take a look on the stairs, this stairs will cross to the other side.





Accessibility

The town does not have air and sea transportation facilities. Nearby Cagayan de Oro City is the main entry point to Misamis Oriental and Northern Mindanao. From there, one would then take bus or provincial jeepney from the Bulua-Westbound Bus and Jeepney Terminal.
But if don't want to waste time dont hesitate to contact a friend of mine having a Van for Hire there......
Name: Popet Dayrit
Mobile No.: +63 922 8652065 / +63 917 7182065

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Words of Wisdom

The man of wisdom is never of two minds;
the man of benevolence never worries;
the man of courage is never afraid.
by: Confucius

A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own.
by: Latin Proverb

One who understands much displays a greater simplicity of character than one who understands little.
by: Alexander Chase

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Words of Wisdom

Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it.


Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.
by: Victor Hugo


Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.
by: Thomas à Kempis, Imitation of Christ, c.1420

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Life

Life... is like a blanket too short. You pull it up and your toes rebel, you yank it down and shivers meander about your shoulder; but cheerful folks manage to draw their knees up and pass a very comfortable night.

by: Marion Howard


Life... is like a box of chocolates - a cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that no one ever asks for, unreturnable because all you get back is another box of chocolates. So, you're stuck with mostly undefinable whipped mint crap, mindlessly wolfed down when there's nothing else to eat while you're watching the game. Sure, once is a while you get a peanut butter cup or an English toffee but it's gone too fast and the taste is fleeting. In the end, you are left with nothing but broken bits filled with hardened jelly and teeth-shattering nuts, which, if you are desperate enough to eat, leaves nothing but an empty box of useless brown paper.

by: The X-Files

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Viva Pit Senior!

Viva Pit Senior!!!
Sinulog 2009

Cebu, Philippines Celebrate the Festival every 3rd sunday of January.


Saturday, January 3, 2009

Life Must Go on....

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.