Let's Celebrate with the October-born Batchmates

Amory Trajano---3 Rizalino Baluyot,Jr.--9

Pilar Villegas Cuevas ---12 Nelia Amparo---15

Ruben Baluyot ---31


Because today's so special
it really wouldn't do,
to send one simple birthday wish
to last the whole year through...
So we are wishing happy moments,
days when dreams come true,
and a year that's filled with all the things
that mean the most to all of you.

2 nd day of Melings's surgery

Hello again,

As promised,here's another update on Melings's surgery.By the way 4 arteries were bypassed.I went to the hospital before I went to work but Meling just fell asleep so I didn't have a chance to talk to him.Fely was not there yet bec her nephew who's supposed to take her to the hosp. had a car accident on their way home from the hospital last Sunday.The car was totalled but luckily they only had bruises,nothing serious,he was with his mom(Meling's cousin).So he drove Fely to the hospital on a rental car earlier today .Fortunately one of Fely's friend is lending her one of their cars ,so that worked out good.

On my way home from work,i came by the hosp.I wasn't able to talk to Meling bec. he just fell asleep.Fely told me that he is very restless probably bec. of the effect of the anaesthesia.He is undergoing dialysis right now bec. his kidney is not functioning very well.But they will stop it in the morning and hopefully the kidney will start functioning.Other than that everything is ok.He's breathing on his own and all the tubings were taken out.His complain is being so tired from lying down,he's not used to it,gusto nang bumangon.

I will give you an update again for any developements on Meling's condition.Fely told me again to express her thanks to all of you who tirelessly and continuously praying for Meling's speedy recovery.

Update on Meling's successful bypass surgery

Hello everyone,greetings from Alta Loma Ca.I know that everybody is eager to know the outcome of Meling's bypass surgery.But first of all,Fely would like to extend her most sincere thanks for all the prayers that you have offered to Meling and also for her. This is another trying moment in one of our dear classmates.But somehow because of our strong faith,hope and trust in God we manage to pull through this most difficult times.

The surgery started at 6 am this morning comprised of the best surgical team in San Antonio Community hospital.We have learned that the heart surgeon is the best in the hospital,his cardiologist is one of the best and also the anaesthesiologist.So, that was a big comfort for Fely and the rest of the family.Not to mention that this hospital is also one of the best in the area including the staff.I talked to Fely at 11 am but the surgery was still going on.She had an update though from one of the OR nurses that everything was going well.At 4 pm I called Fely again and by that time they had just brought Melingback from surgery.She told me that everything was ok but she did not stay for a long time in the room since she was scared he will catch some infection.As expected so many tubings were hanging and he was well covered but was not awake yet.There is a nurse by his side for the whole 24 hours and in the 2nd day there will be 2 nurses,one to help help him get up.So,we can imagine that he is well taken cared of.According to the doctor,he can go home after 7 days and after that he will be going for therapy.So,let's continue to pray for his speedy recovery and hope that there will be no complications.

This is all for now,I'll give you more updates as the days progress.

I love you all.

Fely Reyes Husband

I just received an email from Nelia about Fely Reyes' husband Meling. He had a heart attack and is now at the CCU at San Antonio Hospital in California.He may need 2-4 bypass surgery and possible dialysis. Nelia has already visited him at the hospital.
Let us offer prayers for a successful surgery and his fast recovery.

Sweet September Birthday to Eddie Benjamin

To our beloved honorary member of JRI Batch '63 , Eddie whose nth birthday is September 23 :

Happy birthday and the sweetest September,
A celebration we shall surely remember.
We know you waited another year,
We wish we are all together and near.

Happy birthday and the sweetest September,
In our lives, you are a valued member.
You’ve always proudly, stood by our side,
Encouraging words freely provide.

Happy birthday and the sweetest September,
Your heart brings us warmth, like a hot glowing ember.
Thankful for actions, unselfish, and kind,
Most precious memories bring joy to our mind.

Our Deepest Symphaty

To Belen Buenaventura Almazan and Family :

Heartfelt sympathy for you and your family for the passing away of your brother.
We offer our prayers for the eternal repose of his soul .

USA Visit

W/ Marilyn Monroe

Waiting for the stars in front of Hard Rock

I don't know how this car got here

Edwards cinemas

Hi everybody. Hope to see some 63'er here!. We met Ate Tancing and Kuya Pete Cruz and their daughter Bing,(my inaanak), at Irvine Spectrum.