Hearts On Fire

Golf Balls

in The Mayonnaise Jar

When things in your life seem , almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar.

He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
‘Now,’ said the professor, as the laughter subsided,
‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things – family, children, health, Friends, and Favorite passions.
Things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, Your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else –The small stuff.
‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ He continued,
‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff,
You will never have room for the things that are important to you.
So…
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
‘Take care of the golf balls first –
The things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.’
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
‘I’m glad you asked’.
It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem,
there’s always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.’
Please share this with other “Golf Balls”
I just did……

Observations on Growing Older

growing with grace

~Your kids are becoming you…and you don’t like them
…but your grandchildren are perfect!

~Going out is good.
Coming home is better!

~When people say you look “Great”…
they add “for your age!”

~When you needed the discount you paid full price.
Now you get discounts on everything …
movies, hotels, flights, but you’re too tired to use them.

~You forget names … but it’s OK
because other people forgot
they even knew you!!!

~The 5 pounds you wanted to lose
is now 15 and you have a better chance
of losing your keys than the 15 pounds.

~You realize you’re never going
to be really good at anything …. especially golf.

~Your husband is counting on you
to remember things you don’t remember.

~The things you used to care to do,
you no longer care to do,
but you really do care that you
don’t care to do them anymore.

~Your husband sleeps better on a lounge chair
with the TV blaring than he does in bed.
It’s called his “pre-sleep”.

~Remember when your mother said
“Wear clean underwear in case you GET in an accident”?
Now you bring clean underwear in case you HAVE an accident!

~You used to say,
“I hope my kids GET married …
Now, “I hope they STAY married!”

~You miss the days when everything worked
with just an “ON” and “OFF” switch..

~When GOOGLE, iPod, email, modem …
were unheard of, and a mouse was something
that made you climb on a table.

~You used to use more 4 letter words …
“what?”…”when?”  ???

~Now that you can afford
expensive jewellery, it’s not safe to wear it anywhere.

~Your husband has a night out with the guys
but he’s home by 9:00 P.M. …next week it will be 8:30 P.M.

~You read 100 pages into a book before you realize you’ve read it.

~Notice everything they sell in stores is “sleeveless”?!!!

~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.

~Everybody whispers.

~Now that your husband has retired …
you’d give anything if he’d find a job!

~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet ….
2 of which you will never wear.

~~~~But old is good in some things:
old songs
old movies
And best of all OLD FRIENDS!!
Love you, “OLD FRIEND!”

Send this on to other “Old Friends!” and
let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!

“flora kangleon” rfj_abadingo@yahoo.com

Friday, August 6, 2010 10:44 PM

DWCL spearheads Sagip-Malnustrisyon sa Batang-Barangay Program

In celebration of the Nutrition Month 2010 with the theme, “Sa pagkaing tama at sapat, wastong timbang ni Baby ang katapat”, DWCL conducted weeklong Supplemental Feeding Program and Health Education Campaign at Brgy. Cataban, Laoag City last July 19-23, 2010. This was a joint project between Community Development and Extension Center, School of Nursing, School of Business and Accountancy and College Medical Clinic.

Said program aims to establish a baseline data on the nutritional profile of the children in the community; to educate the children including their parents and other members of the community on balanced and healthy diet; and advocate for a supportive environment where healthy food is available and affordable.

The program was launched after the opening mass officiated by Rev. Fr. Jaimelio G. Gealan, SVD – Campus Minister of DWCL.

The Barangay Nutrition Scholar identified 28 undernourished children aged 0-7 who comprised the beneficiaries of the feeding program. Level II and Level III Nursing students delivered lecture on the three basic food groups and Mr. George Raciles of the HRM Department discussed sanitation and proper food handling/preparation. Health assessment (height and weight monitoring) during the first day and last day of the feeding program was done by the Nursing students.

Dr. Ederlina G. Callangan – College Physician assessed the health status of the children beneficiaries. Vitamins and other food supplements were given to the beneficiaries.

CDEC and CSWD conduct Livelihood Training for Rural Women

for RURAL WOMEN

The Community Development and Extension Center (CDEC) and Laoag City Social Welfare and Development office conducted a free training on Perfume Making, Dishwashing Liquid Making and Fabric Conditioning Making last July 2, 2010 among unemployed housewives in Barangay 61-Cataban, Laoag City.

This training was organized in support to the Bridge Hope Program of the Divine Word College of Laoag (DWC-L) in their newly adopted community – Barangay Cataban, Laoag City.

The trainor was Mrs. Edna P. Yapo,  one of the skills trainor of the Laoag City Social Welfare and Development Office.

Prof. Jose Vallente Ballesteros of the DWCL School of Business and Accountancy was also the resource speaker on the Socio-Economic Impact of the said training.

Twenty two participants attended the training which include members of the Rural Improvement Club in the barangay.

WANTED

Little Johnny’s kindergarten class was on a field trip to their local police station where they saw pictures tacked to a bulletin board of the 10 most wanted criminals. One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person. ‘Yes,’ said the policeman. ‘The detectives want very badly to capture him. ‘Little Johnny asked, ‘Why didn’t you keep him when you took his picture ?’

You Are Always In My Mind

our distance is not a hindrance
to keep you in my mind
the feelings i have for you
though you are out of sights.

the time is not a reason
to forget the days that passed
you are always in my mind
and that’s what i feel all nights.

the moments were so precious
when we were in our house
clinging arms and joining hands
as a sign of our loving hearts.

you are always in my mind
because i love you so much
especially this special day
when i’m supposed to be with you.

you are always in my mind
in everything i do
like now when i make a poem for you
as a way of greeting “Happy birthday to you”.
-o0o-

rossana/ a poem for Felix

FRIENDSHIP IS A BRIDGE

FRIENDSHIP IS A BRIDGE

our friendship builds a special bridge
when our loved ones have to leave
because it helps us how to feel
that they are near or still up here.

are fathers are so meant to us
inspired and cleared the roads we pass
they tried some ways to open our eyes
that led us to a better life.

those memories they left behind
and years of laughter are kept in mind
the love they showered away from sights
enough to soothe our grieving hearts.

those people whom they touched their lives
cannot forget how things went right
their presence shared a lot of ease
for us who reap comfort and peace.

no matter how long they have been gone
they are our treasures under the sun
preserving ties that bind us one
remembering their thoughts as days pass by.

that’s why my friend,i make it clear
this friendship brings a lot of cheer
for both of us who know it’s true
this simple journey,we’ll both us go.

a poem i composed when someone like me lost a kind and responsible father.”Friendship Is A Bridge” – ROSSANA GEALAN

HOW TO LIVE LONGER

PAMPAHABA NG BUHAY:  MGA TIPS AYON KAY DOC WILLIE

Mula sa Pahina 6, Julyo 18, 2010

Alam mo ba na depende sa iyong pamumuhay at pananaw sa buhay, pwedeng humaba o umikli ang buhay mo?  Alamin natin ito:

• May magulang o lolo’t lola ka b a na lampas 85 years old?  Kung oo, hahaba rin ang iyong buhay ng 2 taon dahil mahaba ang buhay ng lahi mo.

• Nag-graduate ka ba sa kolehiyo?  M ahilig ka ba magbasa tungkol sa iyong kalusugan?  Kung oo, hahaba ang iyong buhay ng 2 tao dahil may alam ka sa kalinisan at tamang pamumuhay.

• Mahilig ka bang mag-ehersisyo?  M adalas ka bang mapawisan sa pag-eehersisyo?  Kung oo, hahaba ang iyong buhya ng 3 taon.

• Mahilig ka bang  kumain ng gulay, prutas at isda?  Mas marami ba ang kinakain mong gulay kaysa kar ne?  Kung oo, madadagdagan ka ng 3 taon sa iyong buhay.

• Mahilig ka ba sa steak at karne?  Kumakain ka ba ng steak 2 beses sa isang linggo?  Kung oo, mababawasan ka ng 1 taon dahil ma-kolesterol ang karne.

• Mahilig ka bas a crash diet o yo-yo diet?  Iyong biglang mapapapayat sa pamamagitan ng diet pills o kung anu-ano pa?  Kung oo, mababawasan ka ng 5 taon sa buhay.   Masama sa katawan ang crash diet.  Dapat ay 1-2 pounds lang ang ibabawas bawat linggo.

• Nagpapacheck-up ka bas a doctor bawat taon?  May blood test ka ba at pinasuri mo ba ang iyong nararamdaman?  Kung oo, hahaba ng 3 years ang iyong buhay.  Pero kung hindi ka na gpapacheck-up, iikli ng 3 taon ang iyong buhay.  Kumonsulta na sa doctor para magamot agad ang sakit.

• Relihiyoso ka ba?  Lagi ka bang nagdarasal?  Kung oo, hahaba ang iyong buhay ng 2 taon.  Mas Masaya at mas health y ang mga taong naniniwala sa Diyos.

• Matulungin ka ba sa kapwa?  Gumagawa ka ban g charity work bawat linggo?  Kung oo, hahaba ang iyong buhay n g 4 na taon dahil sa ang pagtulong sa kapwa ay nagpapaganda ng pakiramdam.

• Mag-isa ka lang ba sa buhay?  Wala ka bang kasama sa buhay?  Kung oo, mababawasan ka ng 3 taon sa buhay dahil walang mag-aalaga sa iyo.  Magkaroon ng kaibigan at maging malapit s a iyong kamag-anak.

• Lagi ka bang in-love?  Masaya ka ba sa iyong lifetime partner?  Kung oo, hahaba ang iyong buhay ng 7 taon. Kaya dapat laging in-love at Masaya.

For a longer reading, buy the book  in the National Book Store.

From copying work:  FR. DOM FERNANDEZ, SVD

CHEROKEE LEGEND

Cherokee Legend

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth’s rite of Passage?
His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him and leaves him alone.  He is required to sit on a stump the whole night and not remove the blindfold  until the rays of the morning sun
shine through it. He cannot cry out for help to anyone.

Once he survives the night, he is a MAN.

He cannot tell the other boys of this experience, because each lad must come into manhood on his own.

The boy is naturally terrified. He can hear all kinds of noises. Wild beasts must surely be all around him . Maybe even some human might do him harm. The wind blew the grass and earth, and shook his stump, but he sat stoically, never removing the blindfold.
It would be the only way he could become a man! Finally, after a horrific night the sun appeared and he removed his blindfold.

It was then that he discovered his father sitting on the stump next to him.
He had been at watch the entire night, protecting his son from harm.

We, too, are never alone.
Even when we don’t know it, God is watching over us, Sitting on the stump beside us.
When trouble comes, all we have to do is reach out to Him.

Moral of the story:
Just because you can’t see God,
Doesn’t mean He is not there.
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.

fr. heart, SVD/RETREAT 2010/Cherokee Legend

ang katakutan ninyo’y ang nakapapatay ng kaluluwa

Matthew 10:24-33 [14^th Sunday – C, SATURDAY] “ang katakutan ninyo’y ang nakapapatay ng kaluluwa” alin nga ba ang pinapahalagahan ko…ang aking katawang lupa o ang aking kaluluwa? Lord, nawa’y mapangalagaan ko ng lubusan ang aking kaluluwa. Ang aking espiritwal na buhay. Wag mo pong itulot na mabulid ako sa apoy ng pagkakasala. Amen. (LORENNA LUNA)