Captivating landscapes to ocean views to sunsets to oceanfront view, more like the view at the cove.

Thank you my dear Enrique de la Cruz who has a love for adventure, discovery and travel. The best trip thus far for the serenity, calm and meditative retreat and reflection.

As I prayed the rosary and remember the beautiful homilies of Fr. Rodel G.Balagtas, Fr. Ernesto Roxas Cordero Fr. Raymond Bareng Decipeda Fr.Thomas Asia, Fr. Michael Montoya, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, I am most grateful for how they impart the passion of their love of God, Jesus Christ, Mama Mary, St. Joseph and all the saints, martyrs, angels.

I am sitting by the cold waters of the cove of Pismo Beach, warmed up by the burning flames of their hearts of love for Jesus, their parishioners, their communities, their families and their countries of residence.

2023 will be a year of important milestones for me, the figure 8 is prominent, as 100.

44 years of marriage = 4 plus 4 equals 8

71 years old for me = 7 plus 1 = 8

8 years old for my #princess2015la

80 years old for hubby

100 years old for my dad’s heavenly birthday

8, 8, 8, 80, 100 = 204

When asked how did we last 44 years – I answer forgiveness, love, pilgrimage travels, celebration of each year anniversary, and soulful friends who remind us of our strengths, not weaknesses.