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heaven very specially my beloved father and the dear departed sisters of my congregation
friends and relatives
It is said that people come to your life either for a reason, or for a season or for a life time. In
the past 25 years journey, there were people who came to my life for a reason when I needed
a help they were there like an angel and their mission accomplished they are gone away from
me. Still I remember them gratefully. There were people who came to me for a season they
were there with me for a particular period of time they were very much part of me but now I
m not in touch with them yet I praise god for them. Now when I look around me I see mostly
people who will be with me for a lifetime so I need whole life time to draw your hands.
Life in Manila in this pearl of the orient added a significant mile stone in my life perhaps
this was one of the most difficult or challenging phase of my life when I had to face too many
unexpected situations. I need to Paint in golden paint the hands of Philma family, those who
are present here and those who are gone from here but were very much part of me, I do miss
them all. Thanks for being with me and helping me in every way possible. It is said Life's
journey is always easier when you hear a friends footsteps beside you. Yes I could not only hear
your footsteps, but feel you were walking along with meThere are times when everything was
not ok and I needed someone to whom I could say I am not okay it hurts I am glad that
there are people around me to hear when I say I am hurt When I look back at those
moments, I am glad there were shoulders to lean on to say Its okay and to wipe my
tears .At times when I did something good there were few special people to say You have
done wellYou are the best for simple things . In my life there are people to both celebrate
and cry with me. In no way I claim there were no struggles in our friendship sure there were
but it is said "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand, where the winds of
forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does something good for us, we must
engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.
So I not only paint your hands but engrave it in stone oh not in stone but in my heart. if I
have to personally thank each one of you I have volumes oh ! No I have to thank for a life
time .even though I dont mention your names I am sure you can feel my vibrations. You
were my angels perhaps without you and those who were part of Philma family I wouldnt
be standing here today. This day was another surprise. Thanks to the Present captains of
Philma family. Every detail was well planned with inspiring Eucharist, melodious choir,
delicious meal thoughtful gifts special thanks to frs Joshi, Alex ,Vinoy and Srs Silvi and Lis
and special thanks to Fr Sebastian for his special support and the most inspiring homily and
for engraving the special words on the memento Once again painting your hands beautifully
may I role up my canvas. Thank you..