Queenie's debut

Just got back from Fernwoods Garden. My inaanak, Queenie, celebrated her debut just fit for her name, she was the "Queenie" of the Night in her blue gown. I was lucky to be seated near her parents, Gil and Chat, and her lola, Nanay Nida. I saw them shed tears of joy as the screen displayed her growing up pictures. Gil and Chat are lucky to have a beautiful and charming daughter in Queenie. But I must say Queenie is blessed with such loving parents who would do anything for their one and only. Nanay Nida was thanking me for the opportunity the parish gave Queenie which made her active and be involved in the church. I should be thanking the family for sharing with the parish the precious gift they have. And thank you for choosing me as his godfather.

I was happy to see our parishioners in the party -- the lectors, the legionaries, the youth ministry, etc -- who were there to share in the joys of the Anca's and the Cance's. Some of them shared their talents like Leonard, Alquin, and the ever reliable "resident entertainers" Millette and Jerdi.

Occasions like this remind me of the gift of life (and of course my age). It reminds me of how much or how little the time we have in this world and why we should make the most out of it.