A Reunion of Friends

A fun-filled mini high school reunion! 

Dad got a special treat this long weekend with a visit from his high school classmates who arrived bearing food and cheer last Monday. I've met some of them several times before, and it's always funny to see them suddenly revert to their jolly, younger selves.

Dad with his old seatmates Tito Edwin Fernandez and Tito

They're a really close-knit bunch who has stuck together through thick and thin all these years. That afternoon, they traded stories, looked over old graduation pictures, recalled old jokes and pranks, all while feasting over hearty portions of hot lomi, barbecue, and sapin-sapin. Most importantly, dad's classmates lent their moral support and prayers to him just in time for his next chemotherapy treatment tomorrow.

A thanksgiving prayer before the meal

So far Dad is doing fine. His last blood test results showed favorable signs that his immune system is very normal. We hope that this will continue throughout the next sessions. Aside from traditional medical treatment, we've also opted to go for complementary treatment ranging from Chinese herbal supplements, healing enzymes, fruit and vegetable juicing, and lately, pranic healing - a form of energy healing. Above it all, prayer is the biggest factor, and we thank dad's classmates for keeping our family in their intentions. I'm looking forward to another one of their mini high school reunions! - Ryan

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