I had a very lively discussion with my mom early this morning. We ate "current issues" for breakfast ~ same sex marriages, relationships, single parenthood, life back then and now. I asked how she and dad reached forty-one years together ~ it wasn't an easy life. She said the younger generation either fears or eschews "sacrifice" and 'self-denial' ~ those are important ingredients to family life ~ sacrifice is the language of love [cf Bishop James Conley]. Sacrifice took a new meaning in my life when I discerned to become a single celibate ~ gone was a life of security, of forming a family, of having children... the Lord gave me "other" families and children. "Real love is being open to the love that comes to you. The LOVE that surprises us ." ~ Pope Francis, Meeting with the youth of Manila ~ Love presented itself as a "twin heart" ~ one who loves Jesus dearly. For a while, I thought it would end...
Interesting funny and cool. Good choice...
ReplyDeleteIndia and Philippines are quite similar....:-)
ReplyDeleteYes Melissa I agree with u here,would love to see this beautiful place,thank u for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm coming to visit again! ♥
ReplyDeleteHello Melissa.
ReplyDeleteWoW! There's certainly a lot to do in the Philippines...looks like a beautiful, scenic place.
Very nice video.
Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Amazing at everything they have to offer. It looks like this would be a wonderful vacation...my only problem is I would probably want to stay :P
ReplyDeleteEverything is more fun in the Philippines? :-\
ReplyDeleteFun video...wish I could visit....As always ....XOXOXOXOXO
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Sure made me want to visit, Melissa! What a clever, enticing video! I really enjoyed seeing more of the place you call home.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, my dear!
Melissa, it's YOU that would be the highlight of a trip to your lovely homeland ;-)
ReplyDeleteLoved it! What a beautiful culture and country...I'd love to find my way in your neck of the woods someday! :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, you do so many wonderful things there! Okay, I'm officially jealous:)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
SO many of those look like so much fun! What a great adventure it would be to visit the Phillippines. :)
ReplyDeleteProud to be Pinoy!!!!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I am here after a long time.. Hmm.. Good video, hereafter will try to be regular..
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I told mom she wasn't allowed to go without me... although neither of us is sure of the rules about bringing pet turtles in a carry on. :P
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! This should be an official tourism ad if it's not already! I am definitely putting The Philippines on my travel destination list. The music was so on point as well. :-)
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Somethings different, maybe its my connection cause I had to click a comment in subscribw comments to get this add comment option. It was not so before!
ReplyDeleteBtw thanks for the lovely view of philippines. Its as if I just visited! enjoyed, laughed
Your content is very good.
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