Saturday, July 16, 2011

Yesterday, July 15, Was My Birthday











Yesterday, July 15, was my birthday. I thought all along that Facebook would notify my friends about it. But to my horror, it did not and I have to make an emergency post there to notify my friends. Alas, my other friends who do not regularly open their FB account were oblivious of it. So I have to make this emergency post to announce to all my friends and readers that yes indeed, July 15 was my birthday. The pictures above are those of my family, remnants of the few photos that survived that flash flood that inundated and destroyed most of our belongings including our precious photos and books. I thank all those who sent greetings and wishes at my Facebook wall. Special mention goes to Shiela Worthington (Shydub) and Demci Apdian Diaz (Dhemz) who sent me money via PayPal. I was shocked beyond words by their generous gesture. Thank you very much mommies. God bless you more for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Thanks to all who supported me and patronized my blogs all through these years. May the Lord bless us all and grant us all our hearts' desires.

24 comments:

teJan said...

Happy birthday once again Mel...mag ka sunod lng pala kayo birthday ng papa ko..good to know:) More blessings..my prayers goes to you and your family!

Clarissa said...

Happy Birthday to you,Sir Mel!Wishing you the best!

I am one of those who don't regularly open FB account most especially on a weekend,pasencya na po,Sir Mel hinde ko napansin na birthday mo pala...

Hope you could send me your paypal account here:
clarissa_candido[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

☆Mama Ko☆ said...

well technically, hindi pa kami nahuli kahapon Sir Mel kasi 15 pa kahapon hehehe nag excuse pa ang bruha ano waaaa. Happy birthday uli Sir Mel, another year added to your wisdom, sana lahat ng kahilingan ng puso mo para sayong sarili, pamilya at mahal sa buhay ay nagkatotoo. thanks for the reminder my friend, sorry hindi ako nakapag post this time sa sobrang busy ng paligid ko kasi, Justine palang parang sampung bata na inaalagaan ko hehhee. happy birthday and keep the positive aura and giving advices.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi teJan,
Thanks again for the greetings. God bless you all always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Clarissa,
Actually Facebook did not issue any notification of my birthday, so it is not unnatural that most of my friends were oblivious of it. I appreciate your intentions Clang but I do not solicit cash for myself. I know how thoughtful and generous you are also but I am embarrass about it. Your intentions are well appreciated though. Thank you so much for your greetings. That means so much to me. God bless you all always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Shy,
Parehong pareho kayo ni Justine, pinapasaya ninyo ako palagi. Si Justine dahil sa sobrang pagka cute niya. Kung me pera lang ako ay lumipad na ako diyan para makita siya at mayakap, kaya lang sobrang mahiyain siya. Baka ni hindi magmano sa akin, hehehe. Ikaw naman dahil sa pagiging tutuo mo at sinsero, walang kaplastikan at palabiro din katulad din siguro ni Justine. I find you very friendly and fun loving. Sana hindi ka magbago kaibigan. Kaya pala sangkatutak ang kaibigan mo dahil sa pagiging kalog mo. Thanks again for the visit and the greetings, pang isandaan na yata yan, hehehe, joke. God bless you all always.

HoneyBUZZin said...

Happy Belated Birthday........I wasn't on Blog recently....only today. I hope it's still not to late to wish you. Sir, I wish you many many happy days to come. Take care.

:)

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi HoneyBuzzin,
It's never too late to greet someone. Thanks for your greetings and wishes. I really appreciate that. Thanks for your visit. God bless you always.

kimmy said...

it wasn't posted on FB, indeed, because if it was, I should have known it, lol! Happy birthday, Sir Mel! I wish you good health and happiness. though we are only considered 'cyber friends' i want to let you know I look up to you and regularly visit your site for enlightenment. Thank you so much for that..

MinnieRunner said...

Again Mel, Belated Happy Birthday! So how did you spend it? I'm pretty sure you are so much thankful to the Lord for all His Blessing. May He continue to bless you more :)

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Kimmy,
I know that, kaya nga most of my friends did not know and I have to make a post at FB to inform everyone of my birthday. Kaso hindi lahat nagbubukas nang FB account nila that is why I posted it here. Thanks for your greetings and nice words. I really appreciate that. Thanks for your visit and comments. God bless you always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi MinnieRunner,
That was just an ordinary day for us since I didn't have extra money in my budget after paying off one of our debts. I just bought some ice cream for the kids in the afternoon. Of course I am so thankful to God for the grace of life and other blessings that He has given me. Thanks for your visit and comments. God bless you always.

Dhemz said...

wahehehehe.....sensya na po at walang alert!...lol...belated happy birthday again KuyaMel...may God Bless you always....:) Weeeee, special mention ba naman...thanks kuya,at pasensya yon lang ang nakayanan pampaburger...bawi ako pag maka jackpot sa lotto...lol!

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Dhemz,
Thanks again for your greetings. I can't think of the words to thank you enough for your generosity. Thank you so very much. God bless you all always.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Wahhhhh, this only means one thing Kuya Mel, I am out totally out of circulation wahhhhh.. Once in a blue moon lang din ako magopen ng facebook kaya di ko rin napansin, sensya na po.. Am so guilty wahhh.. Di na nga rin ako nakakapagbloghop, ubos oras sa labas pagka summer.

Belated happy happy birthday KUya, may God bless you more with a long healthy and happy life.

Please don't get mad at me Kuya for missing your special day. Praying for ya and thank you for your unending visit and comments.

jellybelly said...

Belated Happy Birthday! I Hope you had a great time spending it with family :)

The Twerp and I

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Rose,
I will not get mad at you because you were not aware of my birthday. It is but normal that you should spend more time with your family. I received your money from PayPal and as with Shy, Dhemz and Clarissa (Mommy Clang), I was shocked beyond belief. Thank you so very much for the unexpected bonanza. Thank you so very much for your visit and comments. God bless you all always.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Jellybelly,
Thanks for your greetings and wishes. Thanks also for your visit and comments. God bless you always.

Arvin U. de la Peña said...

belated happy birthday sa iyo..

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Arvin,
Thanks for your visit and greetings. I appreciate that. God bless you always.

Bambie ♥ said...

Basta alam ko po, July ang birthday nyo, di lang po ako sure sa day but thank God, i opened my facebook then. I dont want to miss a very special day.

God bless you Sir Mel. I wish you strenght to face all the trials that might come, good health and happiness.

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Bambie,
Actually FB failed to notify my friends about my birthday and I have to make an emergency post to inform my friends. Since not all my friends are active at FB, I also have to make this special post in my blog. Thanks for your greetings and wishes. God bless you all always.

Sam said...

I know it's late but I just wanna extend my heartfelt birthday greetings to you Sir Mel. Happy birthday:).More blessings from the Lord your way. Those photos of your loved ones are adorable. God bless you and your family and take care always:).

Mel Avila Alarilla said...

Hi Sam,
Thank you so much for your greetings and wishes. I really appreciate that. Thanks for your visit and comments. God bless you all always.


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