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Taking life as it comes ....

Taking life as it comes ....
Be serene and yet cheerful ! It creates the beauty in you ......

Thursday, March 14, 2024

 BOOK LAUNCH & BOOK SIGNING ON MARCH 2, 2024, WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY, LAS VEGAS, NV


It was a Saturday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm the afternoon, March 2, 2024 when I launched my two new books entitled: WORDS SPEAK WISDOM and BOOST ME UP: Walk in Faith with God's Words.




Words Speak Wisdom was first published on May 2022 while I was in Esko, MN. That was the reason why the book launching was delayed. This was published by Christian Faith Publishing based in Meadville, PA, USA. This is a book of poetry whose main message is living a righteous life; that is facing reality and challenges in life. The goal is becoming the best human being in one's lifetime. 


The second book is entitled: BOOST ME UP: Walk in Faith with God's Words. This is a 365-day devotional book with M-Morale Verse Boosters and Bible Verses from NIV (New International Version). The M-Morale Verse Boosters are my own created verses taken from the many writings I have done in the past. They are powerful messages of love, peace, hope and righteousness. People who read this book will surely enjoy reading and learning from the many good insights provided for by the daily narratives and meditations. 


The event was successful, participants took active part in the program. A pep talk was delivered by Minerva Honkala, the author. She was introduced briefly by Curtis Helt, one of her good friends in Toastmasters. The opening prayer was also done by a Toastmaster friend named, Woodrow Trice. Emceed by Cristina Scoble, the program was even more smoothly flowing. Karen DeShazer, a past CCSD Head Librarian read the book reviews for both books. Prior to the program, a short TV interview of Minerva Honkala by Esmeralda  Padilla-Gould of Vegas Vibes Junction, FilAm TV was shown to the audience. The program was pepped up by the group singing of WORDS by BeeGees and WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD by Anne Murray.


It was a splendid day. All of the over thirty friends and supporters who joined us had a wonderful time. Book signing followed and it was full of excitement for all those who lined up for books and the signing of the books they purchased. FASFOS through President Felipe Danglapin received a $500 check towards  FASFOS Scholarship Funds. 


It was a huge success. God is good! He makes things happen! Thank you, Lord! Please bless each and everyone of us who were there at the book launching supporting me and my mission of peace, love and unity amongst men. Let us be ONE with our Heavenly Father sitting beside us everyday of our lives. Amen. 

A picture with Esmeralda Padilla-Gould during the TV interview on February 23, 2024 at the FilAm Studio in S Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, USA. 

Sunday, January 14, 2024

 January 14, 2024 (Sunday)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROGER!


To my significant other, Roger!


I am wishing you the best on your birthday today. May God shower upon you, wonderful blessings: God, grant him the best health condition as much as possible. God, bless you with a cheerful spirit even when if you are in pain and in difficulty. God, bless you with an energetic mind, cheerful heart, and positive outlook in spite of the many challenges that come your way. 


Thank you, Lord. I am very grateful for Roger's presence in my life. He is my best friend and my soul-mate. Keep us under your wings, under your care and love, under your tutelage. May we continue to receive powerful words from Thee, everyday of our lives. This will keep us on track leading our way to a life of righteousness. These, we aspire and we pray to live all throughout our lives. Amen. 

 WOW! It is now 2024. I can't believe how time had passed so fast and furious! I have missed to write a big number of events, occasions, and happenings around me, my family, friends and special people who  had inspired me all the way through. 

Good news is I had published two books in the past two years. First, WORDS SPEAK WISDOM published by Christian Faith Publishing, May 2022, Meadville, PA, USA and the second one is BOOST ME UP: Walk in Faith with God's Words published by AMZ Publishing Master, January 10, 2024, Victorville, CA.

Prior to this publications, on July 2022, Ohmar, my eldest child and his family immigrated to the USA after 21 years of waiting. YES, I petitioned the whole family in 2001 after I became a US citizen. One and a half year had passed, and today the family is building grounds in the USA, particulary in Boulder City, NV. My son, Ohmar got a job with Veterans Affair Senior Facility based in Boulder City while his wife Portia got employed with the Golf Club in Boulder City. The oldest son, Oliver was accepted with the US Army  stationed in Texas. He is being trained as a Nurse at this time and going on his second year as such. The youngest daughter, Priya was assigned outside the US and providing training to new enlisted men and women with the US Army, too. She is pursuing a college degree in Psychology while with the US Army. The second son, Oscar had just graduated in Ateneo and De La Salle University with a degree in BS in Psychology. He is coming back to the US this month of January 2024 to pursue an MA degree in Psychiatry. 

All of them are such in a blessed situation, I just can't express my thanks and gratitude to our Almighty Father. YES, all of this events took place because of my FAITH in God and the family's sincere intention of becoiming great children of GOD. THANK YOU, LORD!

Meantime, my other children had accomplished much, too. My second child, Owen is now in Munich, Germany, reunited with his wife Ching. Right now, he is starting to look for a job to help his family particularly his children who are still in the Philipines living with their mother. Kate, who's Katrina, has finished college  from  St. Louis University in the Philippines with a degree in Radiology Technology and is now working in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Republic. His second child, Kryssa is in second year college taking up BS Pharmacy in the same university in Baguio City, Philippines. His third child, Karl is still in Third year High School in Ilocos Sur where he resides with his mother. He stopped school for reasons we do not know, somehow, lost interest. What I heard and learned from his sister Kryssa is, he is studying and getting trained as a Chef in a nearby technological training school.Whatever happen to the plight of these children, we leave it up onto the Lord. The Lord is our Shepherd. Who shall not want?

My third son, Ohrlan Oneill and his wife Myra Picache with their three children are based in Las Vegas. The family owns a house in Providence, NW of Las Vegas where I temporarily live, too. I live in this house since July 3, 2023 with my live-in significant other Roger Douglas. The children are all adults, John who is the eldest had been employed in a pharmaceutical firm, Anaceo Pharm. The second child, Nicole recently graduated from UNLV with a degree in BS Economics and is partially working as an associate in a big department store in Summerlin, Las Vegas. Hannah, the youngest is pursuing a college degree towards Nursing in a community college and partially working with the Cold Ice Cream Shoppe in NW Las Vegas. So, everyone is busy with their own lives, all employed and studying, living their American Dream. From time to time, the family travel around the USA and other countries like Mexico, Canada, Philippines, Europe and many parts of the USA. 

My fourth son, Ohskar Obrien and wife Johanne, lives in Las Vegas, too. They also live in their own house in Alexander, Las Vegas, NV. The three children are adults, too. Jelo, who is the oldest is training as a Flight Attendant soon in February 2024. Jelay who finished a vocational course is into online selling joining Mom and Dad. Justin who is still going to the university pursuing to finish a college degree. Meantime, the whole family is engaged in Online Selling as their means of livelihood. At the moment, everyone loves what they do. They seem to enjoy the online selling, attracting a big number of customers all around the world. From time to time, the family travels in different countries as they see fit. They moved around from the USA to Canada, Mexico, Carribean, Europe and other parts of the USA, putting business and pleasure together.

My fifth child, Marju, or Marie, my  only daughter is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Ryan Anderson of Esko, Minnesota, USA. They live in a 9-acre land, which they consider their playground, in a semi-concrete country home in Esko. They have two children, Ava (13 years old), and Aiden (11 years old) who attend school in Esko. Both kids are very warm, loving, respectful and responsible children. The family is well in all aspects of their lives. I am thankful and grateful to our Heavenly Father for this blessing. Thank you, Lord!

I have to tell you more about my life next time. Please stay tune. 

God bless you all, my family & friends. Till next reading. Minerva MP Honkala