I survived the fourth night...

My friend arrived five days ago from an official trip outside Greece. Thank God I survived the four nights I was alone in the house. All I did was prayed to  Mama Mary that she keeps me safe. I prayed the four rosary  mysteries every day, as I usually do. And after each prayer session I could feel the Lord's presence as if telling me not to be afraid.And everything would be all right.

This afternoon I went out to buy groceries. It was my third time to commute by bus from our apartment. My friend taught me what bus number to take and where I should get down. But then I decided to go the Philippine Embassy instead of going straight home. That is where the problem started. I didnt have an idea what bus number to take. As I was praying for guidance, I saw a fellow Filipino waiting at the bus station or estasi. I started a conversation and asked for direction. She was also going the the Embassy! My prayer was answered, thanks Mama Mary. So I reached my destination without any hitches.

As I retire for the night, I am confident Mama Mary will be there looking over me.  

I Survived the Second Night!

I survived another night, thank you Mama Mary! Thank God I had enough sleep and woke up to witness another glorious day. Photo below is the sofa I have been staying the past two nights. It is located in one corner of the living room near the veranda. I will spend the next two nights here...

I Survived the First Night!

Thank God, I survived the first night alone...I actually slept earlier than I expected..Thank you, Mama Mary...Of course I left the tv and lights on...Haha... I felt safe and not alone...

I am confident I will survive the next three nights....God is good, all the time...

Alone again...for a few nights...

   It's 4:40pm, Athens. It's a rainy day, been raining for the past three days.As I am writing, I see the tiny drops of rain on the veranda overlooking the Olympic Stadium.Last night the stadium had its lights on, and there was traffic on the street below going to one of the entrances. I don't exactly know where is the front entrance because I haven't been there. Maybe I will visit it when summer comes again next year. Summer is gone, and winter is coming. My Filipino friends who have been here for many years tell me the rain is part of the crazy Greek weather. It rains even in winter. Isnt it the same for other temperate countries? I wonder.


   My friend left this afternoon on official trip to Milan, Italy. It's been four years since our vacation in Rome and Venice.We had a great time there and I was hoping I'd be able to join her in Milan .Unfortunately, visas are now required of Private Staff of Filipino Diplomats. And there was not enough time to get one.So, I am alone...for about four nights.


   Four nights? Oh my God, when was the last time I was alone here in the apartment for about the same number of nights? And I couldn't sleep. Yes, 'duwag' at 'matakutin ako pag nagiisa. Not of burglars, really because our place is very secured. But of 'multo'...huhuhu...Specially since the death of our beloved mama last May...


   But I am confident Mama Mary will keep me safe.I prayed fervently that our Lord Jesus will guard me, through the intercession of Mama Mary...

   Thank you, Lord...