tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post4840085020651995829..comments2023-11-17T15:03:41.152+08:00Comments on Digitista MediaWave: Loved by the Untamed Mountain and the Calm Sea -- my Toastmasters speech for Father's Dayfoydihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05144014881229621164noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-23191953762714535102012-04-10T01:50:20.986+08:002012-04-10T01:50:20.986+08:00Thanks so much for this message Ms. Elsie (or may ...Thanks so much for this message Ms. Elsie (or may I call you Tita Elsie?). :) <br /><br />I'm happy to know how my simple blog was able to reach you and let you know about me and my dad. Don't worry on what we've been through, I know that it has a purpose and I've embraced that part of our life. :) Anyway, I'll get in touch with you through your e-mail so I can help you and the rest of your and my dad's classmates to meet again. :) <br /><br />Thank you once again. Your message made me smile and inspired me to continue keeping my dad's memory alive. :) God bless!foydihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144014881229621164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-50806818053693672002012-03-24T01:33:17.153+08:002012-03-24T01:33:17.153+08:00Hi-
My name is Elisabel/Elsie Pineda ,now Roxas.Yo...Hi-<br />My name is Elisabel/Elsie Pineda ,now Roxas.Your Dad -Remigio Bondoy was our classmate in Manils High School-1960.<br />I just retired and I now reside in the US since 1968.I have been looking for classmates/friends like your Dad for a reunion.Unfortunately,it is late for him to meet/see us again after so many years.<br />Actually,We just had a get-together in Las Vegas Feb.25-March 2,2012.There were 8 of us plus some spouses-Danilo Guevarra,Florante Miranda,Teresita Macato,Edgar Medrano,Precie Calibjo,Lucy Reyes,Ruisenor Marquez and I.We had a good time reminiscing the past and looking forward to the future.However,we are still missing a lot of our classmates/friends and we don't have any idea how and where to look for them.Maybe you could help us?If we find more people,we plan to do it in the Philippines in 2014.<br />I am very sorry what he and you went through with this unfortunate incident.Rest assured that we/I will pray for him and keep his memories alive.<br />May God be with you always.Keep in touch.Elsie Pineda Roxas.My e-mail-elproxas@gmail.comElsie Oinedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11435838374811822929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-72060196782709050062012-01-08T16:56:19.843+08:002012-01-08T16:56:19.843+08:00hi folks! am overwhelmed by your kind words and h...hi folks! am overwhelmed by your kind words and honored with your sharing of your inspiring stories as well. :) <br /><br />hi bea! thanks so much. i hope to see you again soon. :)<br /><br />heiya gian, thanks too bro. :) 'hope to catch up with you soon! <br /><br />hi mhel! let me hug you too. :) am honored that you shared your story here. and am happy that you have overcome the situation and you're in a better state now. keep it up! kitakits soon ha? :) 'hope we can have more time this year. <br /><br />hi alex, thanks a lot. i hope that you may fully recover soon. yung tipong, when you remember your dad, it will be more of tears of joy na. :) for sure, he is happy and at peace where he is right now. sorry kung napaiyak kita :)<br /><br />hi fpj, this story allowed me to know more of you. thanks! :)<br /><br />hi jeman, being able to make you speechless is something :) thanks a lot! let's make 2012 the year for the bloggies! :)<br /><br />hi ate barbie! we share not just our passion for writing and blogging, but our love for our dads. :) thanks a lot! :) let's rock 2012! :)<br /><br />ruthilicious, am honored that you shared a piece of your story as well. in a short time, you became dear to me. thanks for the kind words. see you soon! :)<br /><br />hi richard, nagulat ba kita? hehe, but thanks bro. 'hope to see more of you this year. :) merry christmas and happy new year too! <br /><br />hi maan, coming from you, am flattered :) thanks and see you next time ha. <br /><br />heiya lolo myke! big thanks as well. we have a good start in 2012, let's do more of that! coffee, chat, food, wifi, anything with the bloggies! :)<br /><br />hi ryan, thanks :) but for sure, the love of the parents who raised you is more than enough right? With who you are right now, I think they did a good job. God has a purpose my friend. 'Hope you can spend more time with us, let's have another chat :) Thanks for the kind words and for sharing a part of your life. Am really honored. <br /><br />hi sheila! thanks! :) sure, sure, go ahead, you may share this story as well. :) kitakits soon ha? :)<br /><br />hi edel! thank you! :) 'hope to see you again next time, angtagal na since the last :) merry christmas too! :)foydihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144014881229621164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-67214372492387024722011-12-23T22:53:20.768+08:002011-12-23T22:53:20.768+08:00I was touched! Sabi nga nila, ang mga anak kayang ...I was touched! Sabi nga nila, ang mga anak kayang tiisin ang mga magulang, pero ang mga magulang hindi kayang tiisin ang mga anak nila. I guess the lesson here is that we should make our parents (and other loved ones) feel how much we value and love them at every chance possible. Also, admission and forgiveness, just like freedom, can set us free.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Ferdie! :)edelweizahttp://www.edelweiza.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-38306822712740502372011-12-23T17:36:18.822+08:002011-12-23T17:36:18.822+08:00This is very touching, Ferds!
Will share this ha?This is very touching, Ferds!<br />Will share this ha?Indefatigabilishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12873989326437437730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-70530195823333650102011-12-19T21:05:39.883+08:002011-12-19T21:05:39.883+08:00A post worth reading, a story worth sharing. I env...A post worth reading, a story worth sharing. I envy you for having a father like him. I never knew my real father, I raised by my tito and tita as their own. My biological mom was my mom's sister.wentothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358001898959855362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-42591079275180062492011-12-19T10:40:51.216+08:002011-12-19T10:40:51.216+08:00I am honored to have met a part of your father thr...I am honored to have met a part of your father thru you.<br /><br />Thank you for opening up and sharing this Ferdie.<br /><br />Let's have an afternoon of coffee, food, stories and wifi together...mixofeverything bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655355746125636858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-68079653521923938292011-12-19T10:01:43.938+08:002011-12-19T10:01:43.938+08:00beautiful!beautiful!maan pamaranhttp://walkinginflats.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-57617459939266240712011-12-19T08:41:30.532+08:002011-12-19T08:41:30.532+08:00"My father was never the ideal father I pictu..."My father was never the ideal father I pictured out but he was the real father I loved and will ever love given the second chance."<br /><br />Ka-relate ako sa line na 'to, Ferds. Di ko alam that you've gone through such tough times kasi pag nagkikita tayo, all smiles ka palagi. See you soon and advance merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless! :-)Richard Mamuyachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-65540107478349868672011-12-19T06:18:50.996+08:002011-12-19T06:18:50.996+08:00I also didn't have a good relationship with da...I also didn't have a good relationship with dad when we were growing up.. We hate the time that he would stay at home, he's always that strict and we dont want him around. But now I try to live with the God's commandment - to respect and obey parents. It makes me feel better than to live with anger. God bless Ferdz. Thank you for sharing. I am sure your dad is proud of your achievements. :)Ruth dela Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695816638117841148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-60939251389209680042011-12-19T05:30:14.911+08:002011-12-19T05:30:14.911+08:00True, our parents are human too and despite their ...True, our parents are human too and despite their shortcomings, we should learn to forgive just as they continue to love us when we, in turn, hurt them. <br /><br />My Tatay was not a perfect dad, too, but we had become closest the past few months before he passed away in May 2000. I am grateful for that time given to us. I still miss him dearly until now. It still breaks my heart though when the family gets together. I could easily imagine him enjoying all his seven grandchildren today.Ruth Florescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06705548404383642956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-66570060930898925832011-12-19T01:24:39.152+08:002011-12-19T01:24:39.152+08:00i'm speechless ferdie. but i wish that someday...i'm speechless ferdie. but i wish that someday, you will accept the reality that he is gone and is now with God's kingdom. and that you'll get more stronger for your family.<br /><br />thanks for sharing this.Jemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07164978565107967398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-60181790218805255812011-12-19T01:12:43.779+08:002011-12-19T01:12:43.779+08:00I suddenly miss my father too (FPJ Sr.) your story...I suddenly miss my father too (FPJ Sr.) your story is also similar with mine that is why it touched me. Thank you for sharing!Florencio Jusay jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416398219786154431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-1901016031941842082011-12-19T00:44:57.965+08:002011-12-19T00:44:57.965+08:00Pinaiyak mo lang ako. Hmp!
But, indeed, written b...Pinaiyak mo lang ako. Hmp! <br />But, indeed, written beautifully. :-)Alex De Vera Dizonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928549418438957019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-32693881704315798202011-12-18T22:42:28.639+08:002011-12-18T22:42:28.639+08:00I can completely feel all the emotions while you w...I can completely feel all the emotions while you were writing this and that speech. In a way, I can relate because my dad has never been the ideal father. He didn't provide for us and he hurt me physically, mentally, emotionally when I was a kid 'til my late teens. But, as I grew older, all the pain faded away as I learned to forgive him. Now, we have a better relationship and I believe, especially after the past week, he now regrets how he mistreated me as a kid. I've already told him I have forgiven him before and I hope how I'm treating him now shows him I don't need a formal apology from him. I have forgiven him. :)<br /><br />I agree with you, our parents are humans too. They make mistakes. And they also deserve our forgiveness and understanding... something I learned through the years. And I hope to instill that if in case I'm blessed with my own kid/s in the future.<br /><br />*hugs* Thanks for sharing this, Ferds. I miss yah! See yah soon. :)blankPixelshttp://www.justanotherpixel.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-7259901790161606252011-12-18T22:40:18.451+08:002011-12-18T22:40:18.451+08:00Ferds, this is very inspiring.
To me, this paragr...Ferds, this is very inspiring.<br /><br />To me, this paragraph made me realize how lucky we are as our parents' kiddo; and how we should replicate, if not do better, what they did to us: "The society dictates how parents should be. It’s in the bible, it’s in our revised family code, and it’s in our culture. They should be fair with their children. They should be good providers. They should be morally upright citizens. They should be perfect role models. And we, as children, caged our parents in these standards. And if these standards aren’t religiously met, we judge them; we blame them, that easily and blindly not realizing that our parents are humans too. Like us, they have their good and bad sides, their strengths and weaknesses, their ups and downs, and they sometimes do it right but they also sometimes fail. But unlike us, they are able to accept and love their children no matter how their youngsters have become."Gian Viterbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739818167697303526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117263104130782468.post-58648593854394909612011-04-09T05:59:15.106+08:002011-04-09T05:59:15.106+08:00Beautifully written, and such wonderful touching w...Beautifully written, and such wonderful touching words. You made me cry. Thank you for sharing :-)BeaCruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808238118795982626noreply@blogger.com