AWAY FROM HOME HOLIDAYS

Not everybody is having a grand time this season of festivities, because there are many who are away from home, from their love ones and celebrating is far from pleasing for them.

Like us they are shedding tears, but not from mirth as we watch kids and adults in our reunion join the parlor games. They are tearing open letters and not gifts as we do ours. And as the clock strikes 12, only a whispered greeting to the thousands of miles away family and not the cheers, hugs and kisses we give one another. I am truly glad to work at home than someplace else.

One thing only can be common, the prayer of thanks for another year.

HOLIDAY SEASON

The scent of the coming holiday season can be felt in this end of the globe, the chilly nights, the twinkling of the wind chimes, the lights and decors in the neighborhood, the increasing number of shoppers,…the jolliness of everyone as the end of the year comes at a fast pace.

There may be different ways in celebrating it from every nation but it brings out the same feeling of exuberance as everyone awaits 2010. Beliefs and festivity of different kind ranges from gift giving, fireworks display, countdown and cheers, street dancing, or magnanimous to simple family and friends gathering. But whatever way one chooses, it always ends up with an appreciation for the year that had passed.

After economic recessions and individual declines, I wonder how it will be this year end. One thing I will be certain of…I am here able to thank the heavens. I am breathing and I am blessed with people I love most.