Category Archives: Family

A sad Christmas Day

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Part of the typical Christmas celebration in the Philippines is visiting the house of relatives to spend the occasion with them. Our observance of Christmas this year is far different from the traditional one for we spend the day at the wake of my cousin Cecil. Kids may be present at the place but they were quiet most of the time. There was no Yamaha Recorders to fill the house with music. It was a very sad Christmas Day not only for us but for my aunt and uncle who lost a daughter four days before Christmas.

A dad every step of the way

The kids may not be the demonstrative type in expressing their love to their parents. But here’s their way of showing how much they appreciate everything about this person they call DAD. The kids were the ones who picked the following pictures (some have been published already) to share.

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He is a doting DAD to N and K.

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He is a supportive Dad.

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He is fun to be with.

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He is always present in every important events of our lives.

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N: I’m sharing with him all the recognition and awards I received from school. This is my way of thanking him for all the support and love that he gives me and my brother.

Me: He is one patient and giving father to our children. We may not have all the material things this world could offer, but we have the love that binds us together as a family. Happy Father’s Day, Dad!

Family Emergency Preparedness Food Checklist

Have you had this panic attack every time you read or heard about the earthquake which experts said could strike and isolate Metro Manila? I do. While the family discussed about this in passing, we don’t have a solid plan yet on what to prepare or do when earthquake happens. I told the kids that wherever they may be when earthquake hits the area they should try not to panic and protect themselves (and please try to reach home safe).

family emergency preparedness food checklist

Department of Health Photo: There is a high risk of malnutrition during emergencies like typhoons. What should be in your emergency food stock list to prevent this from happening to you and your family? (Please click on image to enlarge.)

Useful information about emergency preparedness suggests that a family secure a food checklist. The 72-hour emergency kit includes non-perishable goods, medicine, among others, but the food checklist includes a variety of non-perishable and nutritious goods enough to sustain a family for a few days.

Please check on the picture above to find out the necessary goods to stock at home in preparation for emergency situation.

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