This past Monday, December 14, was a big day in the Martin Household. That date is always special for us, because it is our eldest son’s birthday, but this year it was extra special. Our eldest son, Chris, turned 18 this past monday. I have to say, that I had mixed emotions on the big […]
But, she’s not family…
For Americans, and I dare say, for people from most every Western Country, we really are not used to having full time maids, or for that matter, we are not used to having maids at all. Maybe 50 years ago, having a maid in the house was a little more common than it is today, […]
They’re Only Seven Once
Why is the seventh birthday so important? I’ll never fully understand the why of it, and I decided to be quite and go along with. It’s Mid September sitting at my kitchen, and those discussing the planned party are, 1 Great Grandmother, 2 Grandmothers, 1 Mother, 1 Grand Daughter (soon to be seven) Plus 1 Father, […]
The girl of my dreams
Some years back I met a girl. She was special, and has never left my heart in those many years. Even today, I cannot get her out of my mind. She changed my life, and certainly changed it for the better. Of course, I’m talking about my wife of 19+ years. Today’s a special day […]
My Mom’s 1st year death anniversary
Just as I was typing this column the prayer for my Mom’s death anniversary has been started. See here in the Philippines in the Catholic faith if someone dies there is a 9 days prayer going when the person died. Same thing going on during the first year anniversary of the death. There is a […]
Different attitudes
As Bob mention on his column a few days ago, the highlight of our trip to Father Franco’s place was meeting new people especially the 3 ladies who are from Peru. It was really nice talking to them, even the mom although sometimes we had a hard time understanding each other. We did enjoy talking […]