Dear Loved Ones,
Pleasant
Greetings from SAC, CA! Hope you had a meaningful Memorial day week-end,
expressing gratitude to the people defending our freedom and democracy; marking
the end of spring and the start of summer, turning on the Cool in our A/C
system; the month of Mama Mary – celebrating the Flores de Mayo!
The month of May is
dedicated to Mama Mary offering more Rosaries and flowers, receiving the
Eucharist more often. On our Opus Dei group, I took care of arrangements for
our venue, ensuring that the Recollection activities went smoothly; attendance
was good. On our Bible study group, we culminated our topics on Bishop Robert
Barron’s Untold Blessing - Three Paths to Holiness: Finding the Center, Knowing
You are a Sinner, and Your Life is Not About You! The discussions and sharing were personal and
interesting!
On Mother’s Day, Sean
gifted me to shop at Rack’s Nordstrom where I got 2 dresses and heeled shoes by
Ivanka Trump. We continue to discover new restaurants every week, the latest is
the Japanese Salt Sushi where they offered delicious baked scallops, grilled
yellowfin fish, ramen; and the service was superb – highly recommended!
Likewise, Sean and I scouted for a vehicle to replace his Nissan car which
turned out to be a ‘lemon’, and we ended up bringing home a new red 2016 Chevy
Colorado 1500 truck. Since I am used to driving truck in Pinas, Sean assigned
me to break-in his truck for the standard 1st 500 miles, so I am
driving around in a macho-looking truck.
On our Pinas side, Gerry
just arrived from a 5-days business trip to Japan, and is now back the very
busy work – much Thanks GOD! We continue to pray for the success of our Pinas
reunion – good health, fair weather, safety and protection for everyone!
I am hopeful for the Pinas
election results: people got the president Duterte they wanted, and my VP Leni
Robredo won; the balance would be interesting! The U.S. upcoming elections is
exciting as Donald Trump is the last man standing in the GOP side while Clinton
is still battling it over with Sanders. Sean and I had completed and sent back
our primary ballots; as Republicans, we went for the one who will make America
great again!
Other highlights of the month:
·
I am so glad that Fr. Cormac called me to ask if I had something to send
for Pinas since he was visiting on June 6. It was an answered prayer as I
wanted to send some medicine/ vitamins for my Gerry. Actually, he was not
feeling well the past days and advised to take some medication. So, I sent 3
bottles through Fr. Cormac to be given to his nephew to bring to FSAC office.
Much Thanks Fr. Cormac!
·
Sean is involved in a challenging court case in the agency he was auditing,
in addition to his regular and field works; he had 4-days off this week as he
had his Friday RDO and the long-weekend holidays!
·
Had my regular blood chemistry tests, and everything seems normal thanks
GOD! Continue with some medication, normal diet and regular exercise!
·
The critical communications with Pinas banking contacts had been
resolved, and we are now back to normal, complying with all the legal standards
on global monetary transactions;
·
Movies watched – ‘Capt. America – Civil Wars’ featuring the Avengers;
Money Monsters, starring Jack O’donell, Julai Roberts; and X-men – The
Apocalypse;
Much love and Best Regards!!!
SUSAN BG
