First, I was missing my granddaughter so much. Yet, my heart’s best gift came at the door, my daughter with her daughter #princess2015la. I handed them the freshly delivered food by my very good friend, Lem Balagot from his 35year old quality L.A. Rose Cafe. The homey, quality tastes of pancit bihon, fried lumpiang vegetable and fresh lumpia were exactly what I craved for.
I was content as I received God-delivered gifts to me. I see more of God in others these days. Maraming Salamat Lem for my orders that became gifts to my favorite daughter’s family, ours and my octogenarian neighbor.
Second, I attended the livestreamed mass at Holy Family Artesia and the homily was on “Judge not for thou shall be judged”. Another mass homily was by Bishop Ambo David of Caloocan who spoke of the poor, staying inside their shacks, in intense heat, without the amenities. If they don’t venture outdoors to earn a living, their families will starve.
Thank you to my #earthangels, Lem Balagot who delivered our food for 5 for 2 days and what a big heart of a good friend! I cry at the solid friendships and how the community’s love and support for one another is the gem these days of #CoronaVirus.
Third, God’s presence abounds. I see the little flower of my cactus which I seldom noticed, the beautiful cymbidium blooms of my orchids and my eyes that see more love of God and my sources of hope in the sightings of rainbows for over a week in different places: the Lourdes, Monrovia, and more.
Lastly, as Fr. Rodel said, “Live in Jesus Christ’s power” and in what Fr. Dan Leary said, “God’s mercy to those who fear Him from generation to generation.” I live in God’s word more these days and until I give to others my celery juice share my dinner and tip more to food delivery service, I sink to sadness. But, when I reach out to serve others, I feel more of God’s love protecting us all.
My 23rd day of social distancing.