I asked for a date. We were supposed to go to the beach yesterday. But, when he was ready after watching the Olympics, I was taking a nap. The heat got to me.
So this morning, I repeated my ask. He said, “can I meet you there?” He biked to the Farmer’s Market and I got to buy my fresh produce. We shared a croissant and had our coffees.
This father and daughter duo got us listening for awhile. They were really good. Then, this selfie and hubby gave me his caption to this selfie.
Jv Samson took me years ago to this chapel in Santa Barbara. Each time, I carry a burden in my heart and after mass, my heart feels lighter as I have had divine manifestations here. One time it was the Pieta image in the exposed Holy Eucharist.
This Thursday, July 18, 2024, we left LA at 5am, and after a few miles, dawn was giving way to sunrise. It made for a glorious image. We went for coffee after mass and dropped off our prayer intentions at 930 am. That’s Thursday morning.
By the time I got home, it was 4pm, July 18, Thursday.
Yet, the letter from Poor Clares Sisters was dated July 15, 2024 acknowledging they are lifting up my prayers for Rachel (RIP) and for Enrique de la Cruz , my hubby’s sustained good health in his next Camino.
The outer envelope was postmarked July 17, 2024, three pm in Santa Barbara. How can that be? Can you recognize the miracle?
It was as if my letter was mailed from heaven, and one day earlier than I wrote my prayer intentions. I couldn’t believe it.
We usually have breakfast with Rina Bentajado then head back to LA. This time, my friend and I went to Roblar Winery, where Rina has a membership. I loved all their wildflowers tastefully curated.
Rina added to the joy of the day by giving us too many gifts. The most important for me was Moonflower or Queen of the night, that has three blooming plants.
We had such a great time exchanging healing stories including books on shifting mindsets, expecting God’s daily nuggets of grace.
What a beautiful experience with two God-centered friends of mine. Please grant them long lives, Lord, and disease-free to enjoy the blessings bestowed on them.
PROSY – your delicious homemade breakfast was so tasty and prepared with such care & passion ENRIQUE – sharing your thoughtful experiences and photos of the THE CAMINO was awesome & so much appreciated
… you two are definitely a lovely couple who are very giving!!!
(Oh how I wished I could have taken more pictures to post but was so much occupied enjoying each moment!!! you both!!!)
Manila Sunset in LA is back, too with a bigger place, now quickly overwhelmed by returning customers.
I also interviewed Chefs Jo Quiambao Dijamco who opened La Bella Pinseria Romana, 1917 Restaurant in San Antonio Winery and Trattoria Daily; and Chef Natalia Moran who opened Manila Inasal.
I also have to renew my palates’ cravings for Purple Yam – Brooklyn and visit Michelin-starred Kasama Restaurant in Chicago.
It is always a blessing and an inspired get-together with Nicole David Yalong, my goddaughter in marriage. I admire how she balances her work as a mom: cooking, homeschooling twins, manage a household, take on creative gigs of singing with her brother at weddings, baking and cooking for family, and still do self care of yoga, exercise, swimming, pickleball and dates with her husband and one on one dates at a chosen French Cafe with her twins, one at a time.
I wanted her to meet Jo Quiambao Dijamco a chef from Pampanga with 30 years of crafting menus, opening restaurants and with sustained high quality. He opened for La Bella Pinseria Romana and now, 1917 Restaurant and Bar in the patio of San Antonio Winery, Los Angeles.
He prepared a sumptuous 4 course lunch for us. We luxuriated in the presence of one another talking about grace upon grace, family, parenting, grandchildren, crafts, arts, music, inspiration sources for writing and life’s challenges. Three hours is never enough when we see each other.
Advanced Happy Birthday Nicole! I love you – you have made mothering an art and a science!
at the Farmer’s Market.
you both!!!)
