Tuesday, May 31, 2016

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

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