(In the year of the Coronavirus pandemic)
I wanted to
take a little moment in this about-to-be busy day of celebrations…. To reflect
on the things that I am most thankful for….
First, that
I am still alive and well; healthy despite the raging pandemic in our country
and across the globe.
Secondly,
that all my loved ones (save from my father, dearest Tommy, who passed away August
30th 2020 due to Covid-19 complications)
…all my loved
ones are safe & healthy.
Thirdly, that
even though we have quite a different “new normal” way of celebrating this
Thanksgiving…. “WE” are still together, staying strong in our thoughts &
prayers for each other.
I am also
very grateful for FaceTime, FB group video chats that can encompass my families
in the Philippines, Zoom with friends & family….
I am
grateful for modern technology that children nowadays sometimes take for
granted. I remember the days when we did
not have all the conveniences of cell phones, GPS when travelling, the
Internet, Wi-Fi….all these just came about in the 21st century.
I am
grateful that there are a lot of possibilities now for an effective vaccine
that hopefully will be tried & tested enough to keep all of us around the
world safe & healthy again….
There is a
light at the end of this seemingly endless tunnel of 2020…..
This year just
totally killed us! * in terms of
challenges that I and my family had to face….
Thank you
for all the friends & family & co-workers who stood by us during these
crazy times. Thank you for reminding us
the good in everything, to see the blessings disguised as misfortunes….
I can’t wait
for next year’s 2021 CELEBRATIONS!!! For
sure, we will be partying again like its 1999 (*Prince)!!!
Love & big virtual hugs to Y’all….
