In this posting is the Christmas Newsletter of My son, Dodie as well as the Christmas Family Photos from my two siblings respectively.
My brother is a resident of Sydney, Australia. My sister is a resident of Maryland, USA
I have closed relatives all over the world. I have two living brothers. I have a brother in Sydney, Australia and one living brother in the Philippines. They are both married with children and Grand Children. I have three younger sisters. The oldest one is residing in New Zealand and Toronto with her children and grandchildren. My next younger sister resides in Maryland. My youngest sister resides in Iloilo, Philippines. We normally communicate via FB messaging or e-mail. The photos here were taken from their FaceBook pages.
The above is the two-page 2024 Christmas Newsletter of my son, Dodie ( His Family Travels and Activities). I believe in the statement that travel as much as you can when your body and mind can still do it. For his short bio read:
Meanwhile:
This is my sister(Agnes) Family from Maryland, She is in the Second Row, Third from the Right.
Lastly, here are the photos of my Three Living Children and Five Grandchildren who were able to attend my 90th Birthday. My number six Grand Daughter a Resident of Portland, Oregon was not able attend my party last December 21, 2024.
Dodie (Diosdado), ME, Dinah and Ditas Macrine
From Left to Right: Philip Katague, Marina Katague, Alix Katague-Quinn, Me, Carenna Katague Thompson and Ian Katague King
I have not received current Christmas Photos from my other closed Relatives in the Philippines and Canada or in their Face Book Pages.
This was my second Christmas Year at THD and I am aging gracefully. Thank You Lord for all your blessings.
Lastly, here are 17 ASIAN PROVERBS THAT YOU MUST KNOW!
1. Chinese: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."
(Emphasizing the importance of taking action without delay.)
3. Indian: "The tree does not bother about flowers that fall."
(Teaching detachment and letting go.)
4. Korean: "Even monkeys fall from trees."
(Acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes.)
5. Vietnamese: "Brothers and sisters are as close as hands and feet."
(Highlighting the bond of family.)
6. Thai: "If you pick up one end of a stick, you also pick up the other."
(Actions come with consequences.)
7. Persian: "A stone thrown at the right time is better than gold given at the wrong time."
(The importance of timing.)
8. Filipino: "He who does not look back at where he came from will never get to his destination."
(Valuing gratitude and humility.)
9. Chinese: "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back."
(Learning from others experiences.)
10. Japanese: "A single arrow is easily broken, but not ten in a bundle."
(Strength in unity.)
11. Indian: "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere."
(Valuing education and knowledge.)
12. Korean: "A tiger s stripes are on the outside, but a man s are on the inside."
(Character defines a person.)
13. Vietnamese: "When eating fruit, remember the one who planted the tree."
(Gratitude for past efforts.)
14. Thai: "Do not let your shadow walk you."
(Don t let fear or the past control you.)
15. Mongolian: "The first glass is for the guest, the second for enjoyment, the third for chaos."
(Moderation is key.)
16. Tibetan: "A hundred male and a hundred female qualities make a perfect human being."
(Balance and harmony create perfection.)
17. Chinese: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
(Starting is the key to achievement.)
May You All Have A Safe and Prosperous New Year, 2025!
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