May 30, 2014
Dear Loved Ones,
Pleasant
Greetings Sacramento, CA, USA! While May is still spring, we are now
experiencing the summer heat and the activities that come with it like
graduation, outings, with the fiesta atmosphere and people on the rush in shorts
and light outfits. Thanks GOD!
I resumed my attendance to
our SAC Catholic lunch at the Red Lion Hotel last Thursday May 15, 2014 with Richard
Jenkins as our speaker. He is the Manager of Immaculate Heart Radio, an Irish
who had just converted to Catholicism 2 years ago. After 39 years having lunch
with different religion, he decided to see Christ rose from the Dead. He narrated his journey with interesting
insights: the works of the Holy Spirit, the Sacraments and the Liturgy of the
Holy Eucharist, the role of Mary as our Mother, among many others.
I am also adjusting well
to my schedule as living the monastic life with Sean being away on weeks to Santa
Barbara on Audit work and spending long hours in his job coming home at 2:00 AM
on most days. We only see on the early mornings and on Sunday; so we make sure
to have our weekly bonding time.
Other highlights:
·
Our 2nd Saturday Opus Day recollection was well-attended with
Fr. Turlock culminated with the sacrament of Penance and Benediction. Got together
for lunch with Alice and husband Popoy (who was to leave for Pinas), and Justin
and Ome at Phoa. By the way, Alice and I went on pilgrimage to the church of
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 4123 Robertson Ave., SAC, CA 95821
on May 20. Fr. Jeremy Leatherby is the pastor, beautiful new church; then we
had Chinese lunch.
·
With Sean a member of K of C, Justin finally came through with the Life
Insurance contract for Sean; so to with Sean’s (being the head of household)
commitment to the ONE Campaign of Bishop Soto;
·
I followed all Pope Francis’ activities during his Holy Land Visit over
EWTN (May 24 – 26). It brought back memories of my recent Holy Land visit and
enjoyed seeing all the sites again!
·
ad to fulfill my monthly commitments to AED Opus Dei Center in Berkeley,
to EWTN, to Fr. Robert Barron’s Mundelein Seminary, St. Mel’s, and Sean’s K of C Insurance; I
followed
·
On Mother’s Day, Sean surprised me with an MK watch from Nordstrom and
when we went for adjustment, we found a similar GB bangle watch that I had 20
years (vintage) with a price of $25000; quite surprised that I had that
expensive watch for so long, so incredible!
·
Movies watched included X-MEN: Days of Future Past; Angelina Jolie’s
MALEFICENT – must go, featuring Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, a natural Brad look-alike;
so amazing to watch Angelina take on another trend-setting role, with
supernatural values!
·
Sean posted his MBA Graduation 2014 photos from National University,
with myself in my PHD attire, enjoying the moment since I did not experience
those shots during my graduation. I am so proud of Sean getting his MBA at 26
years old – so young! I got mine in my forties. As parent, the best compliment
is emulation!
·
Nine crew of our vessel MV Cactus Key came to our home here in SAC to
visit and photo ops. Their vessel is on port at Stockton, CA and the brother
Russell of a crew was kind to fetch them and tour them around the SAC Capitol,
including shopping at Folsom Outlets, and many more. The crew included Espidol,
Jabonillo, the Chief Mate; they were surprised to see me; I enjoy welcoming
visitors to our home!
Attached are 4 photos with family and friends. Let
us continue to pray for our country and people. Peace and Joy to You and God
Bless Us All!
Much love and Best Regards!!!
SUSAN BG
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