1. God gave me another year to live and experience his love
2. I’m blessed with a strong and loving family. I still have my Mom, 5 siblings, 2 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law and 12 “pamangkins” (nieces and nephews”)
3. God gave me a faithful and patient Dad who has been the best example to all of us
4. I got special friends who puts smile on my face in every busy day
5. and more good, caring and sweet  friends around
6. I am now a project manager at my age
7. I am surrounded with mentors – great and talented boss and work mates
8. My Mom had a successful operation
9. I and my siblings – Kuya Tony, Kuya Bert, Ate Ruth and Ate Gina were happy taking of our Mom. I never felt worried about her situation. I just enjoyed the moment being with her
10. Our Bunso is now in 4th year and by God’s grace she’ll be graduating on April *scholarship program is almost over*
11. Ate Ruth is now promoted and she’s now…*just the two of us*
12. Lolo Jaime and Lola Pacing are still alive at aged 80++
13. We have loving and supportive relatives and brethren in-Christ who never left us in time our needs
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17. I am busy and stressed at work managing and working on a lot of projects
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20. Each day, I meet different people and I learn from them
21. As I deal with different types of clients I am improving
22. I have learned the value of saving and investment
23. I have internet access, a Facebook account and I’m able to write this blog. ^_^

‘Though recent days are tough, I still have more reasons to celebrate, grow and move up. Thank you Lord for the good life.