Maria JUANA PART 2

 Dear Jane:

Surprise, after like almost 2 decades of my blog , I finally have another follower...you!

I had to squint my eyes, remove my far sighted glasses and almost glued my nose to the laptop screen to recognize your photo.

Thank you for doing that.

You just filled up my love tank to overflowing.

In a matter of  14 days, it will be your birthday. Nov, 28.

I wish and pray that our good Lord will bless you with more graces, strength and good health to  travel  more, see your grandchildren's children, enjoy them and still achieve all your dreams.

Here are my favorite memories of you:

1.  After high school, one summer's day, we went around Ozamiz city in a vesta motorcycle. Do you remember the color? I think, it was pink. We got so sunburnt. Then we went to Misamis University and saw something and someone bringing a big bouquet of red red roses. Looking at each other, deep with each's others dirty thoughts, we continued our joy ride...hours and hours more.

2.  You gave me a beautiful charcoal sketch of me during college years.

3. I love hanging out in your Osrox home.

4.  I so admired you when you were working and studying full time. So amazing!

5. You sent me a plane ticket so I could attend your wedding in Iligan city, to which I was not able to attend, but still your never resented me.

6. When Lilli was  a baby, you came one day to Wayan and took over the kitchen, went to the nearby Talipapa.  Then you cooked us  your wonderful Korean Beef...since then, it is a staple for our New Year's menu.

7. Then you treated me to a spa in SM Megamall.

8. There is the time you sent me a big box of scarves and my favorite apron. I still have them, believe it or not.

9. Endless chat then and now. Praise God for technology! You never miss my birthday. Then you end up being emotional and crying. hahaha. Sometimes, I think, oh no, my birthday is soon coming, will Jane cry again?

For now, I will enumerate 10 events...but last and definitely not the least, is the example you are showing me, your kids and those around you how creative you are in your pursuit of earning a living and maintaining such a beautiful home.

I am so in awe of you. I am so proud and  full of joy seeing you add so many stamps to your passport. 

Sana oil!!!

Looking forward  to seeing you in God's most perfect time.

In the meantime, I take my hat off you and give you a salute. You are one awesome wife and mother and career woman!!!!

Thank you for calling me your best friend.

God is so good for the gift of this friendship and sisterhood!

 ( to be continued with part 3)