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We are at the (TOPPP) Temple of Prayer, Peace and Prosperity gave
our guru Geroge Sison an asalto on his birthday recently. After
careful deliberation on a theme, we unanimously decided—like the
Olympians, to go for the gold. Our reception hall was bedecked with
gold… for the lanterns, the trimmings, the tablecloths and of
course we asked everyone to come in gold partly or completely.
Naturally, Iva Mare lived up to their reputation of being at the top
of the line. We all knew that if George were organizing the party
himself, his choice would be gold. After all, week after week he
speaks of it in different ways, in different words and on many
levels—“Go for the gold you are a winner… you are a
champion!”
We always look forward to George’s birthdays
because we feel it is the time when we can really show our
appreciation for all the blessings we enjoy throughout the year by
following what he refers to as the “New Thought” way. With his
methodology, we are able to handle all circumstances in our lives,
both the challenging and not so challenging with greater ease and
serenity.
So, indeed, there were surprise numbers galore.
Steelman William Tan, wife Katherine with son Christian together
with recently retired DBP executive Leila Panares and daughters
Patricia and Eleanor performed an Egyptian inspired dance to the
tune of Catch a Falling Star. It was so delightful to see how
Christian, Patricia, and Eleanor grow up to be such sterling and
successful young adults. This was followed by another group composed
of Chef Victory Ado, restaurateur Gloria Yoshida, insurance lady
Nadjie Veluz, educator Charisse Bienvenida and PNOC auditor Jolirich
Templonuevo who was their soloist with an energetic and sexy dance
routine. This easily brought the house down simply by being so
unexpected. Both groups went as far as hiring professional
choreographers “for the sake art” and the love of George.
The night was filled with song. The beautiful
voices of Juan Rodrigo, Ernie Garcia, Amelyn Veloso, Patricia Pañares
and Bo Cerrudo, whose Love Around the World premiere at the
Captain’s Bar on July 4, permeated the air with haunting melodies
and merriment. Then the surprise of surprises came up. Concha
Honitveros was called on stage by our evening’s excellent emcees
Medel Templonuevo, fresh from his UP Centennial success and the
inimitable Dexter Doria, a most SIN-tillating reconteur.
The statuesque Concha stood up and started to
read her valedictory where she used George’s initials to describe
his many golden qualities. Here is a short version of what we
remember: G for gorgeous, E for enchanting, O for outrageous,
R—rich and royal (the king of his mind), another G for genius and
E for extra terrestrial and enriching. Yes, we were all enriched in
one way or another by his being in our lives.
George was so visible touched with all this
outpouring of affection but he quickly caught himself and responded
by explaining that gold stands for purity, power, a clear sky, fair
weather (a clean mental and emotional atmosphere). Furthermore, it
also represents gifts of the spirit like peace, love goodwill, right
action and inspiration from “On High.” Wow, what are we waiting
for? Let’s go for the gold. Until next week…
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