Dear Classmates,
We had so much fun getting together. Next time let’s look for a place where we could find easy parking, ok?
I had a difficult time remembering names, as usual. Some of you were my classmates for only a year when Assumtion Herran, where I came from, merged with Sanlo. Then I had to stop, remember, to join the beauty contest which my grand mother enlisted me in? Yes parang army, pinilit me. Inambush niya me to join. I hadn’t planned it. Fortunately, all went pretty well.
Everyone looked great! It was so nice to see old classmates still looking young but more matured. We all enjoyed eating and chatting trying to catch up on the latest with those present. Dodo, thank you so much for the chocolates! We had some funny pictures with your Chocolates (coming from Penninsula Hotel pa) but I wasn’t able to take with my camera. Gina, thank you so much for the suman latik! Sarap! As usual, Gina was living up to her pagka flight stewardess, daming binibenta! Cheese, taking orders for the suman latik…I never realized how much I missed you guys till I saw you! Can’t wait for our Christmas party on Nov.30 in Maisoon’s place in Forbes. Sana we could have a get together with all our kids so they too could get to know each other. Wouldn’t that be nice?
That’s all for now! Reply naman in my blog para magkalaman and visit me often, pass to friends!Love to all!
Chiqui
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Hey, Chiqui:
What lovely pictures, very candid … and you’ve managed to take the picture of the group as a whole! And yes, they haven’t really changed that much, have they? You all look so gorgeous and having fun!
You know, looking at your confident and composed poses in pictures, I didn’t realise until I read your blog the heavy burden you carry! It is so true about only appreciating, perhaps even knowing our absent loved ones after they’ve gone. My heart goes out to you, and so very full of admiration for all that you do for new and not so new mothers … to prepare for ‘new’ life when your own loss has been so great!
Chiqui, this tremendous void has brought out strength in you that even you did not know you had. Judging from your calendar, you may not have noticed that time heals all things because you’ve gone on autopilot and crammed as many activities as you can into your schedule … but you’re doing all right now with the power of prayer and your strong belief that there must be something at the end of all this! Respite will come, Chiqui, that I pray for you. When and in what form is all down to our Creator … and until then, you have my utmost respect, admiration and prayers.
All my love,
Doris
Dear Doris,
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! I really treasure your comments. It got me teary eyed. I would appreciate it very much if you would hold me in your prayers.
God bless you!
Chiqui
Chiqui, it was sure fun seeing you after 34 years. you still look very much the beauty queen we did not know was in our midst when we were still wet behind the ears at 15 or 16 years old. anyway this is the first time i logged on to your website and i read your posts. all i can say chiqui is THAT YOU ARE ONE AMAZING LADY! Hats off to you.
i share a sentiment with you. i do believe that the Lord has a roadmap of our lives even before we are born and this is all just a process we have to go through. Others don’t have to go through a hard process like yours but nonetheless everything that happens to us is for a reason.
after living in the states for 20 happy years, for the last two years, my daughter and i are here and my husband and 3 sons are in the states. for now this is the only arrangement for us until my papers are fixed. i thought the separation was going to kill me but prayer and faith in the Lord has allowed me to survive and move on. I will pray for you too Chiqui and ask our good Lord to always be by our side in our daily existence.
Hope to see you on Sunday for Old Girl’s Day.
Take care Chiqui.
much love from me,
Lyn
Dear Lyn,
We step out of high school with a lot of hope and dreams. It’s funny how in time we find ourselves where we are right now. Some of us have good happy stories to tell while others not so good. We may stumble and fall but through it all we learn from our painful trials and unpleasant mistakes and come out better and stronger individuals. I thank God that He is alive and present in out lives because without Him life would be impossible.
Thank you for your prayers! May prayers be with you too for a reunited family soon.
Much love,
Chiqui
Hi Chiqui!! This is Tina. The last time we saw each other was at the Manila International Airport (1993??) and we were both waitlisted for a flight to the US. Remember? You were fortunate enough to get on that flight (you must have flashed them your Bb. Pilipinas smile!!!)but I had to wait 2 more days to fly out of Manila. All seats were taken from First Class to Coach. Grabe!!
This is my first time to look at your website and I am amazed with what you are doing. Galing! You should have gone into this when all of us (Batch 75) were still in our 20’s and 30’s. Hehehe! Kinda late na for us now.
I am sorry to read about your husband’s passing away. I also have 2 kids and I find it hard to imagine what it would be like to lose my husband. More so for you cause your kids are still soooo young. But I believe God works in mysterious ways. We may not understand now but in time, we can see His plan for us and our loved ones. Stay strong Chiqui, and keep up the good work! God bless you always!!!
Dear Tina,
Hi it’s been a long time. How are you? I’ve read your comment but realized I have not answered it. Thank you for your very comforting words. It is always soothing to hear something encouraging from good friends!
Again thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Much love,
Chiqui