Christmas and New Year are most people’s favourite time of the year. It is not easy for an overseas worker to celebrate the Yuletide season away from home. The only way that I can still connect with my family is to send messages and having a video call with them through the Internet to show my care, love and comfort to them. That is also a wonderful tradition that we can share with our children, our families, and to the people we may not see regularly but with whom we want to stay in touch. As an overseas worker it is an important reminder that distance is not a hindrance to have a happy and prosperous Christmas and New Year celebration. To my family, this Christmas and New Year may you receive your heart’s desires. I wish you well with peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies. May the Lord continue to bless you all with good health and long life.
— Nelly Genilla
Mom and Dad, thank you for always being there for me and supporting me in everything I do. You are the best parents anyone could ask for. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love you.
To my dear siblings, you are the ones who make me laugh and smile every day. You are my best friends and partners in crime! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. I love you.
To my spouse, you are the love of my life and the reason I wake up every morning. You fill my heart with happiness and peace. You are my soulmate and my partner in everything. I thank God for bringing you into my life. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I love you more than words can say.
— Norvie Osorio
To my family, I hope to share always the blessings, joy, love and hope to all of you. For the New Year, may the year 2024 bring to our family peace, good health and prosperity. May we all have a joyful heart not only during this Yuletide season but every day.
— Charissa May Rafanan
To my loving family, feel my warm greetings on this special season for a blessed Merry Christmas and joyous celebration of New Year to you all. I feel so sorry for not being there with you. Everytime I heard Christmas, I ask myself how many times of Christmas that I’m not with you. I keep hoping that someday I can join to celebrate this special season but one thing that I want you all to remember no matter how far I am and how long I am away from you is my love for you will never fade even though I am not with you. All of my tiredness and sacrifices are for you all because you are the reason why I keep fighting all challenges in life, in my up and down situations you are my strength. I don’t want to be far away from you but this is the only way I know for you to have a good future. You know how much I love you. On this Christmas and New Year feel my love in your heart and the presence of God. This will keep us united forever and to have a strong happy family. I wish you all the best and may God bless you always, guide and protect us.
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
— Wilma Sarmiento
The birthday of our Lord is one of the most joyous occasions. This time of the year every one longs to be with family and friends. It’s a time of prayer and laughter, a time to say “We are thinking of you and praying for you”.
I send warm wishes to my family, friends and every one and wish them peace, joy and happiness at Christmas. As the New Year begins may we all have a good year ahead. Grateful to the Lord for blessings received and will receive.
—Hilda Shenoy
