baguio escapade

yeah, yeah, it's baguio again. november, january, february... then, a few more visits some time later, maybe.

but this third visit is a much more meaningful one. first, it is one big whole family affair for the first time after our home had become an empty nest. second, it is a surprise special celebration for our father's 60th birthday, which makes it is more meaningful. and thirdly, it is on the time that baguio is at its best (its lowest temperature level in the year and in time for the flower festival - exactly what baguio is really known for around the world).

but, i guess, one huge unuttered impact this experience had been to us, was its deep sense of being a favor and grace granted. it was more than an imagined and wished surprise. it goes on smoothly as if natural and unnoticed, yet, so loud as an undeserved favor. indeed, a gift!

so they say, life is full of surprises. life is also like a gift wrapped in many beautiful colors and shapes. and what a great way to celebrate it but with being grateful, and excited. to receive the gifts with such immensity, with such a zest for life and bliss, for delight and gratitude! celebrating the gift to its fullest while honoring the giver to its utmost!