For last year's words belong to last year's language And next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. ~T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding"It's the usual feeling ~ how time flies! Wasn't it just a few months ago when we were celebrating the coming of 2012? But the inevitable happens and so here we are: awed at the miracles of the year past, excited for what 2013 promises, a bit anxious about what may come but strong in the thought that if God brought us through 2012, He will see us through 2013 and the years to come!
We welcomed January 2012 with our relief and rebuilding efforts after the havoc that typhoon Sendong wrought and we inked a deal with a new client and started the service a year ago.
In March, our Anna marched proudly after graduating from Xavier University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Having finished at 19, a bit early than most, we advised her to take things slow and to take a breather. Over the past months, she volunteered at a facility for abused children, assisted us in our venture, and dabbled in online writing.
In between these activities, she's had her share of job interviews and job hunting.
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Gani and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary on April 14
and I turned 47 on the 20th of the same month.
At last! After about 8 years of planning, Gani and his high school buddies finally firmed up plans to take that much-awaited vacation with the families! We, together with the Cabalangs, Espiritus and the Caumbans took a road trip from Manila to Ilocos in late May and had a blast!
After feeling the impact of ostheo-arthritis in January 2011, my condition worsened over time. I literally slowed down as the pain increased. Family and friends worried for me but after consulting with even the best in the field, I wasn't able to get the treatment that I needed. I would find myself getting more depressed and anxious about my condition and by August, I considered buying a wheelchair!
But God definitely had better plans for me! Last September, the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel grew bigger and brighter! Cecil Pascual, a good friend of my dear friend Joy Delgado, referred me to Dr. Isagani Leal of the Center for Musculo-skeletal Science-Asia. I've been undergoing therapy since September 2012 but I've been told that by August this year, I should be much, much better!
In the same month as my Walk to Wellness began,
we were blessed to gain more opportunities through our new clients!
Gani celebrated his 47th year on November 30!
