Vicky describes...

Vicky selects a garden of flowers as metaphor. She feels that flowers symbolize happiness and are colors of life. However, she admits a garden of flowers aslo symbolizes the existence of resentment in her. The reason is that she longs to have cheerful life. Vicky with her gentle voice, allows to flow very well. Vicky elaborates that the a garden of flowers alwyas brightens her mood and makes her cheerful and happy. She was comfortable exploring each question and cofidently answered questions posed to her.

She describes, "I think it (loneliness) is more like emptiness. So right there and then I have covered half the day. so even if I do not have any plans to go our for the rest of the day. the spiritual experience and the contact with people gives a lift. That even if that kind of empty feeling comes along and I feel lonely, later in the day; I have built the foundation in the morning for my day."

Venture to Borneo-To all my american friends-

Situated in the northern district of Kudat, the heartland of the Rungus people, Maranjak Homestay was developed by a family, which have come together for a community project to share their lifestyle and culture with visitors. The journey to Kudat (about 130 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu) will take about two and half hours, cruising the Land Below The Wind with rice field and magnificent mountain sight along the way. Maranjak Homestay began welcoming visitors to the longhouse in the village of Bavanggazo in 2002.

Arrived safely in Borneo- WOW-

Pepper and bananas plantation of Borneo.




The 24 hours of flight was very challenging, I safely arrived and landed on Borneo Island. Nonetheless, my two luggages were misplaced and I arrived without my belongings. Today at 7.00 pm, I received a call from the airport informing me that my two luggages have just arrived from Korea.

My jet-lag caused stomach upset!

I will continue to blog again. I am missing you all Rochesterians!

Kotohuadan & Till we meet again!

It was a mixed feeling of joy and sadness on Sunday (10/3/2010), it was my farewell and thanksgiving mass at St. Cecilia Church. There were many parishioners who attended the Holy Mass.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
I am on my way home to Borneo!................................

...Borneo my homeland!

Today was my last day of ministry at the Sister of Mercy of Americas. Being in the Mercy Mother house was a blessing and to have ministered the elderly individuals (Religious sisters, priests and laity) in residence at the Center was a great joy.

After the Holy Mass today the residents gave the blessing to me as a sign of sending off:

Father Peter,
your gifts have opened us
to the wonderful riches of a culture
far different from our own.
You have reached out with an open heart
to the gifts of our culture
and especially of our aging population.
We are grateful for your faith ministry to us.
You care and compassion are inspiring.

As you make your way back to Borneo,
we ask Our Lady of Peace to accompany you.
May God deepend your faith and your prayer
so that wherever you go
and whatever you do,
you will continue to be guided by the Holy Spirit.
May the blessing of God be upon you
as you minister in your new parish
and among the people of Borneo.
May you enrich their lives
as you have enriched ours.

Father Peter,
Our Prayer for you is the song that you have taught us:

May the blessing of the Lord be upon you
we bless you in the name of the Lord (2x)

May the Love of the Lord be upon you
we bless you in the name of the Lord (2x)

May the Hope of the Lord be upon you
we bless you in the name of the Lord(2x)

...aging gracefully...99th

Yesterday was Helen 99th Birthday! What a joy for her and her family. God bless you Helen.

Happy 92 Birthday to you

Sister Virginia Wilson, RSM celebrated her 92...today! What a gift of life. God bless you sister and many more years!