jeff (my fiancé – yes i’m engaged!) & i went to christmas mass earlier today at his church, st. john the baptist. the parish pastor, father ritchie played a short film during his homily that brought tears to a majority of the congregation – even mine. beyond the coca-cola product marketing, the short clip speaks volumes.

film from: adobo nation

i don’t know much about OFWs (overseas filipino workers), but i do know what it feels like to miss family and how happy i am just being around my them. i can’t even imagine how much these people – who are few among millions, have to sacrifice in order to provide their families with a better way of life. their christmas wish is simple: to be home with family. truly, so many of us have so much to be grateful for!

my grown-up christmas wish: that everyone was able to spend time with their families this holiday season: in person, on the phone, face time, any time! the time we spend together is such a blessing!

merry christmas to all and to all a good night!