 elderly in Pasay last Sept 13, 2015 , my birthday is September 15. The center is managed by the Little Sisters of the Poor. 
There wereforty four (44) lolos and lolas housed in that center
but some of them did not join the celebration.
Just like any momentous celebration, there were guests, food, music, motif set up,
photo booth, banner, balloons and cake,
but the difference was, it was celebrated with two sets of people,
first - the people I only met for the first time (elderly)
and
second - the people whom God allowed me to lived with and loved
during my 50 years he has blessed me (family and friends)  | ||
| The people in my 50 years of God blessed life. |
The second group gave gifts but not me but to the elderly. These gifts turned into
donations of the needs of the elderly and the center.
We were able to complete the wish list of the center, such as
disposable gloves
laundry detergents
3in1 coffee
Bear brand milk powder
Energen drink
soy sauce
sinigang mix
mushroom soup
(these were given in big quantities as requested by the center)
while the needs of the elderly were placed in a loot bag
baby cologne
baby oil
petroleum jelly
face towel
fresh milk
biscuits
Thanks to the generosity of my family and friends who not only attended the
event but also gave donations.
Of course, the food was provided by the celebrant both for the elderly and the guests.
We served a slightly different menu for the elderly due to the diet requirement.
They had spaghetti, biko, ham & cheese sandwich and a chocolate cupcake
with golden icing for dessert.
Guests have spaghetti, palabok, pizza, barbeque,puto, pichi pichi, biko and chocolate cupcake.
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| prayer before meal |
The highlight of the event was thanksgiving for the 50 years of blessed life that
God has given to me, it was extending and sharing of God's love to the elderly of the center.
There was a spiritual message given by our Pasay City Alliance Church Pastor,
Rev. William Cargo.
My brother, Kuya Ricky led the group in singing the thanksgiving song ,
Thank You Lord.
Though we were pressed for time we managed to play the prepared game of
NAME THAT TUNE,
we were able to play three Kundiman songs that the elderly enjoyed.
A couple of elderly sang on stage
Afterwhich we proceeded to the dining area for merienda.
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| guests assisting the elderly out of the auditorium going to the dining area |
Ryzard, sang " What a Wonderful World" accompanied by my husband's friend
Tongtong while the elderly were having their merienda.
I shared my birthday song to all the September celebrants, two (2) Lolas from the center,
one Lola from my guest (Tita Anching), two (2) ladies Vangie & Lenie and
one (1) toddler Zayne, plus me , we were seven (7) celebrants.
THE GUESTS
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| with high school friend DELLE |
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| Thank you to my sister in law , ATE TESS, who is responsible for the beautiful set up ( stage, table and cake) |
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| delicious and beautiful motif cake and cupcakes |
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having fun with the stage banner ( gaya gaya ng pose)
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| Co Manager Ms Peachy & sister Ate Orchid |
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| old friends from Duty Free Phils Mama Len & Sir Joel |
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| Enrico, me, Lola, Max (my sister),Lola, Dellle |
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| the sandwich makers, Charis, Inday,friend, Ate Myr, Loi |
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| Duty Free Phils friends *Sir Joel, Mamu Len, Alie, Vangie, Camil, Ate Ruby |
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| souvenir LOLOS and LOLAS with their ISTORYAS  This Lola is the most appreciative of the group, she embraced me after the merienda and thank me for sharing our blessings . She also said that I'm doing a very good thing and God will bless me more. 
Lenie-Ryan Zulueta Rodriguez this is lolo juse from negros 72 years old. dati po syang nasa golden acres kinuha dw sya ng mga nun dun,, 8 years na sya sa home. malinaw pa po ang eyes nya at very neat sya,, dati gumagawa sya ng yate at ng body ng bus. lumuwas sya sa manila para makipagsapalaran as cabinet maker at karpintero pero hindi sya masyado pinalad, Yung asawa nya may bago na daw asawa 2 anak nya at may mga apo na din sya pero hindi alam ng mga ito kung nasaan sya at wala syang contact sa family members nya baka hindi na din naman sya hinahanap ng mga ito.
Monett wrote Her name is Lola Jovita.She is 81 yo & was born on November 14, 1935.Her husband & child (a baby) both passed away already.She worked as a babysitter to 4 kids.Her amo decided to bring her to the Home for the Elderly when she could no longer work anymore.Her both legs & feet are already amputated due to diabetes.She loves to dance when she was younger.She cant enjoy watching TV due to poor vision.She told me that she wants to listen to music but there is no radio inside.She cant remember anymore how long she is inside the Little Sisters.She was very thankful for the time & effort spent with them.I asked her, "kailan po kaya tayo ulit magkikita?" She replied, "Dalawin mo naman ako sa bday ko." I ❤ you my Lola Jovita. God is great & will never forsake you. God is good & will always 💜 you.
Che wrote Si lola carmen ang elderly ko. She loved to shop when she's still strong AT sa SM. Mahilig daw sya sa make-up and she says that even she's old na she's still a fashionista with her pink flower hair accs.
Lola conching po name nya single n never syang ng asawa.she is 94 years old 3 years plang sya sa home for the elderly.
Yunalesca Lobederio my lola's name is lola zenaida "aida" p0 un nickname nia retired teacher and a former employee on the house of representatives as a speaker. she is came from the province 0f Capiz
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