Monthly Archives: November 2007

A Road I Must Travel

Posted on November 29, 2007 by

Grieving is a lonely road I must learn to travel by myself. There are no road maps to hasten the journey. Only anecdotes and tear-drenched stories of those who have gone through it before. And with gratitude I take comfort … Continue reading →

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To Love and Honor Mariel

Posted on November 26, 2007 by

I go to Heritage Park to “talk” to Mariel as often as I can. I was there again today, Sunday. No, I am not turning delusional. It’s just that I try to find time to have some moments with her … Continue reading →

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“Life After Birth” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Posted on November 22, 2007 by

Mariel’s passing had made me think more and more about life, and life-after- life. While I believe that Mariel is now in a really special place with the Lord, in moments of weakness, the fragile human part of me still … Continue reading →

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Your Dreams Live On, Mommy

Posted on November 21, 2007 by

It’s that time of month again. I promised myself to try to not keep count. Someone told me somewhere that keeping score of the time Mariel’s been gone may actually keep her from being at peace. And God knows that … Continue reading →

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Useful Tips from Mariel

Posted on November 17, 2007 by

This post was originally called “Useful Tips from Mariel on what to do when your Life’s a Mess”. But my daughter Sam asked me to edit it as it was boringly long. Also she said it might be better to … Continue reading →

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“Happy Birthday Daddy”

Posted on November 11, 2007 by

Mariel would have kissed me as I woke up today and said “Happy Birthday Daddy”. Of course she would have already wrapped a “surprise” gift, usually a nice shirt (as she knew I have poor taste in clothes) and would … Continue reading →

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Don’t Keep the Good Things by Mariel Gina F. Bello

Posted on November 10, 2007 by

  The following speech was delivered by Mariel before her Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas colleagues last Dec. 4, 2006 as part of their Monday Flag Ceremony. She was asked to talk on the topic- Don’t Keep the Good Things and … Continue reading →

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Condolences to Rene Saguisag

Posted on November 9, 2007 by

I heard that former Senator Rene Saguisag lost his wife, Dulce, last night to another senseless vehicular accident. I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences. Mariel and I used to see them a lot together some years back when we … Continue reading →

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Mariel’s Precious Gift

Posted on November 7, 2007 by

We had a pleasant evening remembering Mariel on her birthday. I had read to her some messages of love and longing in a letter I specially wrote today. She was a person too “beautiful” to be easily forgotten. Fortunately, Mariel … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mariel !

Posted on November 6, 2007 by

It’s a little past 12 am of November 6. Around this time every year I’d wake up Mariel to whisper “Happy Birthday Mommy, I love you”. After a short embrace, then its back to sleep for her. It’s not that … Continue reading →

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Peace be with you, Mommy

Posted on November 5, 2007 by

It’s Sunday, Nov. 4. and I brought Sam to Holy Mass, as her mom always made sure on this the Lord’s day. It was off to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Mandaluyong, which is about a block away from our … Continue reading →

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My Life As A Rural Bank Examiner by Mariel Gina F. Bello

Posted on November 3, 2007 by

I remembered that Mariel wrote a nice piece about her experiences as a young Bank Examiner for their office newsletter- The Central Banker. I finally found it after some “research” and I wanted to share this one with you today. … Continue reading →

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Close your eyes. It’s all right, Mariel

Posted on November 2, 2007 by

It’s a “slow” day today, November 2. And it’s also a holiday. Most people are quietly recovering from yesterday’s big event of the month. I still think a lot about Mariel though. Like maybe spending away lazily the afternoon doing … Continue reading →

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All Saints’ Day at Heritage Park

Posted on November 2, 2007 by

It’s that time of year when the three of us ( Mariel. Sam and me) try to be out early for the November 1, All Saints’ Day commemoration. Mariel will have prepared the usual “basket of flowers” for my dad, … Continue reading →

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I believe one day…

Posted on November 2, 2007 by

We had a simple commemoration of the 40th day of Mariel’s passing last October 29. We had Holy Mass said by Fr. Ginu from India and had dinner with friends and family at Lexington clubhouse. It was also a time … Continue reading →

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