The D Spot

When I learned of the details  of Amiel’s tragic death last Tuesday, even though I did not know him, I cried. I wanted to write a blog post to spread the word to please pray for him as requested by his family–but I could not. Here is another case of a young boy who left [...]

Blogging? I was clueless–that was two years ago. But now…two years and three awards later: Emerging and Influential Blogs in 2007 The 2008 Philippine Blog Awards: Best Blog–Family and Living Category Digital Filipino Web Awards 2008: Best Blog–Personal two other blogs: Poems from the Heart Dine-a-Bite and three others: The CRIBS Blog (my advocacy) The Filipina [...]

One year ago today, the angels quietly and quickly took away Joseph Michael from us. He must be enjoying heaven now–what bliss! yes, they had wings they were angels just after their feast day they came in droves multitudes of them and took you away quietly, quickly

From now until Wednesday, let me take a blog silence in honor of this baby boy, who, for 6 weeks brought joy to the family. For those who wish to join us in commemorating Joseph Michael’s first birth anniversary, the schedue of Masses in his loving memory are found HERE. On Wednesday, our Joseph Michael [...]

There’s really no need to say it, but I am proud of him–my Angelo, first born among 7 siblings. I have always wanted to ask him, but have not–has he ever felt any pressure when at 16, he was already kuya to 3 boys and 3 girls? Now, at 28, Angelo is husband to Caren [...]

by J. Angelo . We are helping distribute an audio and audio/visual media of the Divine Mercy prayers produced by someone close to us. I’ve made the audio files available for download here, and I will encode the video version soon. If you would prefer it in hard media (CDs), then please email me so [...]

I may be averse to the #13. It had in many instances connoted bad vibes for me, but in 2008 let me face this aversion and convert it into something positive–my countdown to the New Year. Let me share my candid wishes for the 13 who are close to my heart (group of many, group [...]

My husband called me up to ask if I have read BA‘s latest blog. No, I told him, what about I asked? He could not talk, he spoke in riddles, he just said for me to read it. I told him about how BA has in the past written about morbid things, even before the [...]

40 Heavenly Days Last Sunday, 11 November 2007 was our Joseph Michael‘s 40th day in heaven. God took him away from us on 3 October and where else would he have gone, if not in heaven, among the multitudes of angels and saints? Michael was such a sweet and innocent little infant turned angel. My [...]

To you, dear Joseph Michael, Thank you for the immense joy you brought to our family, though brief. You will remain forever in our hearts. We love you. To all of you dear family and friends, Thank you for your prayers, for your presence, for your words of comfort, for your hugs, for your help, [...]

Son, J Angelo, wrote yesterday afternoon, Dear all, Our youngest son, Joseph Michael G. Racoma, passed away this morning (3 October, Wednesday). He was one month and thirteen days old. Your prayers would be much appreciated. Sincerely, J. Angelo, Caren, Pia and Cate Racoma ——– Update (5 Oct 2007): Mass today (Friday) will be at [...]