first holly communion

(dated May 21, 2022) 

It was two year in the making -  all started with the pandemic, taking advantage that "family catechism" (materials were sent home and parents could use the video link for the weekly session for each kid) was permitted due to covid, we decided to start the spiritual journey for E and A. And last year they started going back the in-person religious education with the catechists on Tuesday afternoons. It's been a 2-year journey that initiates a journey of a life time. May God always guide them on their spiritual journey through life. We are proud of being part of it and their witnesses of the journey. 

The two grams (Mama Jean and Abuela Ana) flew 6000+ miles respectively from Taiwan and Spain to join us for this special occasion. 

Monsenior Sork (at St. John Fisher) asked the kids, "what do you do to people who love you?" 
E: I forgive them. (think he's really a step ahead of us) 

A: I hug them. 

Reality to Experience

Ninja wrote his graduation speech in school. He was so excited that he read it out to me in the car. I couldn't help myself having tears in my eyes. It was so beautiful, poignant and so raw, and most importantly, it was so HIM, with a great sense of humour. 

We are so proud to be part of your reality to experience. Keep it up with the great spirit!

(Then I had him read it out to all of us in the pseudo-stage as the floor was being done this week due to a dishwasher leak.)

honour your parents

Picking up the kids from the weekly catechism... 

Me: What have you learned today from the catechism?

E: the fourth, fifth and the sixth commandments. 

Me: And what are they?

E: The fourth is to honour your parents, the fifth is do not kill and the sixth is do no commit adultery.

Me: Do you know what's adultery?

E: Yeah. It means cheating. 

Me: Honouring your parents..that sounds so familiar..where did I hear that before?

A & E (together): Turning Red!!

A: (started reciting the lines from Turning Red) Honouring your parents but most importantly honour yourself...I've been doing my things...making my own moves....

The pop culture (or simply Disney)  truly engrains in the kids' life. In this case, I wouldn't complain. Why not! It's a good "virtue" and catch phrase - honour your parents!