This year Christmas is different for my family because we lost our beloved mother. It is hurtful to think of this. But it does not mean we forgot the true meaning of Christmas. Life must go on for all of us because we know that mom is in the peaceful presence of God and she wants us to celebrate the birth of Jesus the way we did before. On the day of Christmas let’s give people we love a Christmas hug, and look up to the sky and shout out loud until it reaches to heaven. and say, “Merry Christmas Nanay, we love you and we miss you so much.”
— Lorille Aberde
Merry Christmas to all of you there. I pray that we will celebrate the Christmas and New Year again together as a family. I really miss you all especially you my dearest mother. Always remember that I’m doing this for you mom. Take care of yourself always. Stay healthy. God bless you always. I love you all.
— Shirley Arellano
Merry Christmas and happy holidays. This year once again we are not celebrating this Yuletide season together and to make it a merry time. I am missing all the fun times I had during Christmas, it’s been a long time. Though it is not easy to work away from home I am sending my love and praying to the Lord Jesus to shower his blessings on each one of you and wish you good health. May Christmas bring joy and all blessings to all of you. Have a great time. I miss you and I love you.
— Crestee Therese Layawon
It’s hard to spend Christmas away from our loved ones. This is my very first Christmas celebration without them. I’m trying very hard to overcome my loneliness by asking God’s guidance to help me alleviate the pain.
To my family, although I am miles away from all of you, know that I miss you all and I join you in spirit in welcoming the Nativity of Jesus. Wishing each of you a blessed and joyful Christmas season. Take care and we pray that next Christmas we can spend the holidays together.
— Zelamar Navaja
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
https://www.Facebook.com/CFM-Gifted-to-give-101039001847033
How I wish that we could share this season together. It’s not about the material gifts or the food we eat but it’s about the moments we share. Even if I am away from you I am praying that God will bless us with happiness and wellness not only this time but every day. I wish that God will bind us through our love for each other. I hope and pray that in the coming Christmas we can be together again like we used to be. May we have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
— Rochelle Pacis
I wish my family, specially my parents and my daughter, a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year! This is the time to spend together but I’m not there with you. Wishing you all the best and I pray to our Lord Jesus Christ to continue to shower his blessings and always keep you happy, healthy and protected. May the spirit of Christmas brings you all the happiness, love, hope and faith. Have a blessed and wonderful Christmas. I love you and I miss you all.
—Mary Jean Sobrevega
