SPECIAL THANKS TO FRIENDS DOWN UNDER

[Alibangbang]

Dearest Insom and Classmate,

I can’t thank you enough. So glad you did what you did, it meant a lot to me. It was the sweetest, loveliest and most thoughtful Christmas present anyone can ever give a friend. Totally unexpected, totally unique, and totally congruous. The timing was perfect for someone feeling pretty low.

“. . . .none of it was planned. . . take me by the hand . . .just don’t try and understand. . .” Excellent job you guys. . .Robbie Williams watch out ! ! !

Thank you once again. Your friendship, kindness and understanding is greatly appreciated.

Have a great time, enjoy the Gold Coast.

Talk to you soon.

W/ love,
Abb

PS: Yaka diskansar na. Wa baya sa Perpetual adto sa Chong Hua

[Insomada]

Dear Abbs,

The congruousness of the act done was unexpected. Very glad to know our simple and unique way of greeting you did lift your spirit. Don't feel "Misunderstood" for we your friends Down Under always understand no matter what - "That’s what friends are for….. in good times, in bad times we'll be on your side forevermore".

Next thing we do is to attach to an e-mail our own version of the song, ha, ha, ha. (still trying to figure out how to do this). As to the other song……..hmmmmm just wait and see and be surprised again..........

Arrived from Gold Coast on the 24th…..so tired from long drive (si Classmate mo lang wara ako) but certainly had a good and relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of Brisbane life. Can't wait to have another one, huh, huh. I'll be sending you pics through your work e-mail.


Insomada and Classmate

[cordapya]

insom! merry christmas to EVERYONE out there and to my dearest friend & kurassmate - DOWN UNDER & OVER. !! INSOM, did you talk to Gingging (your sis) lately? Ivy was robbed. Ask Gingging the details. Pero I told them to celebrate gihapon Ivy's birthday paka 26th nan December. I told them to offer it to Jesus as their Birthday gift to HIM. SUSS! ko INSIM, material da itom - wai kaso basta kay sila buhi, ok da. All they have to do ---is to count thier blessings. I know they have lots.







Ivy's bedroom

[Insomada]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ISAB SA IMO MANA UG SA HUBBY MO. Same greetings too from your Kurrasmate.

Yahibawo ako kan Kurassmate mo na may burglary ka Ivy. Ay, ay, pagkamalditohi isab nan gahimo nan yaon. Thought this is only happening in big cities, pati na isab baya sa ato. But you are right Mana-the celebration must go on kay Pasko man ug bday sab baya ni Ivy. Ato dakan ipasa Dios an tanan - we'll just think whoever did it was in dire need.

Laong ni Kurassmate mo mouli sa kaw kuno with some missionary doctors. Is this right? When are you going home? Are these doctors from the Tagon-on association? Basin isab mouli si Kurassmate mo to bring to Australia patient with craneofacial(??) deformity to be operated here. This worthy cause is spearheaded by a charitable association called "Operation Smile" in which your Kurassmate is a strong supporter. I used to be a strong supporter and a volunter too pero dili na koman kay busy na. I just give amount and urge our kababayans here to donate any amount to help the patient defy the costs of medicine that the patient take after the operation.

Uno gani adton imo home number. Kalami garo kon magka iban kamo ni Kurassmate mo para kamo magkakita kay dugaye na sa kaha kamo wara magkita. An iya number is (07) 3216 5269.

Hala let me know too. Thanks Mana.

[Alibangbang]

Mana Cordaps,

Sorry to hear about the robbery. Ivy must be beside herself. Thank God no one was hurt. Whatever was taken can be replaced for sure, pero yaon feeling betrayed and violated amoy bothersome. But as you said, E offer dakan kan Jesus.

Kon sin-o sa ugaling an ga himo, basin da ugaling mataohan and will never do it again.

Mana agaw yaka tawag kaw sa ato? Sege Happy New Year . . .

[Alibangbang]

Dear Abbs,

The congruousness of the act done was unexpected. Very glad to know our simple and unique way of greeting you did lift your spirit. Don't feel "Misunderstood" for we your friends Down Under always understand no matter what - "That’s what friends are for….. in good times, in bad times we'll be on your side forevermore".

Next thing we do is to attach to an e-mail our own version of the song, ha, ha, ha. (still trying to figure out how to do this). As to the other song……..hmmmmm just wait and see and be surprised again..........

Arrived from Gold Coast on the 24th…..so tired from long drive (si Classmate mo lang wara ako) but certainly had a good and relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of Brisbane life. Can't wait to have another one, huh, huh. I'll be sending you pics through your work e-mail.

Insomada and Classmate

Insom & Classmate,

Feeling panicky, powerless and sooo… “out of reach” kay nan Tuesday night pa (NY time) dili gayod kasud an calls ko sa ato. Kinun-o pa kaha ma restore an undersea telecommunication lines na ya damaged nan Taiwan earthquake????

Ayay Insom, you read me right “same dances with the same old shoes” once a worry freak will always be one. Wara sa lagi kita sa ato to attend to our folks firsthand. Truth is, I’m scared witless not knowing kon uno na. I can’t sit still. I’m like fish out of water, or perhaps chicken running around without a head, take your pick. My dear sweet hubby, more understanding and supportive than ever but last night, he was this close to tranquilizing me. He too can’t sleep because I was forever tossing and turning.

Thing is, as soon as I let my faith get the upper hand that she’s fine, and let my guard down, come this ill wind that blows no good. Whammmm, smack me right on the face, yaon ag balitaw kita himongawan, iton mata mag trabaho na isab dayon, raot na hunahuna na uno na kaha anhi sila ngadto…gggrrrrrrr…… The fear of not knowing is what's killing me. I’m praying na basin ngay-an OK nan phone lines.

Thanks so much Insom for making light of things, “……you light up my life. . . you give me hope to carry on…you light up my days and fill my nights with song. . . .” “truly. . . .” goods friends really are like lit candles in a cave covered with snow.

Aduy basin kita kahabnayan… paga himo ta inin Thank You thread na Name that Tune.

Can't wait to see the pictures. Later.....