Our 17th year wedding Anniversary!

We were married in the Philippines Manila Temple of June 26, 1993. It was saturday and was a rainy morning. Yesterday, June 26, 2010 marked our 17th year. Manny and I went out to have a dinner date. We drove around the city to find some good place to eat. Since it was around 8 pm, we couldn't decide where to eat. With all the effort we made in driving around the city, we ended up eating in Kenny Rogers, SM city. Well it was fun as we roam around and reminiscing our first night. We had laughter and some "kilig" moments . I love my husband even more!

Cebu City Philippines Temple Dedicated

My Thoughts and Feelings:

My family attended the Temple dedication. It was breathtaking to see for the first a temple dedication!

Had a morning walk from hotel to temple.what a beautiful morning seeing the temple and be with ur husband for that short early mornibg walk.(June 12, 2010 am)

The youth from all over Visayas and Mindanao presented songs and dances that showed Filipino culture . It lasted about two hours. We went to the Colliseum as early as 2pm sensing that many will watch the show. The effort made by those youths were truly a remarkable, a sign of deep commitment and testimony to the lord. It was hot in there , in fact many of the performers fainted but it was worth it ! My joy was full coz i saw Pres. Monson in the cultural show ! he is truly a man of God!(June 12,2010 5pm)

Attended the temple ddcation. Manny and I were seated inside the temple and saw Pres Monson 4times!I had mixed emotion during the ddcation. The spirit of the Lord was so strong that moved me to tears. Manny had teary eyes too! I can't believe that i saw Pres Monson and i can almost touch him. Ephraim and Esther were watching the ddcation via sattelite in the Lahug Chapel which is inside the temple complex. They enjoyed and felt the spirit too. Pres Monson was so relaxed and enjoyed the ddcation. He had so many jokes and even played the piano during the cornerstone sealing! My youngest daughter was not able to witness coz she's only 7 .

Here are some Photos:

13 June 2010 President Thomas S. Monson, world leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has dedicated its second temple in the Philippines. The newest temple is located in Cebu, the largest city in the Cebu province.

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President Monson (center) is joined by President Eyring (left) and Elder Oaks (right) outside the temple for cornerstone ceremony.

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Prior to the dedication, President Monson sealed the temple cornerstone, a tradition marking the end of construction and the beginning of the sacred work inside the temple.

“It’s a beautiful temple,” said President Monson, of the Church’s 133rd operating temple. “It sits as a beacon on the hill.”

Before the Cebu City Philippines Temple was dedicated, Latter-day Saints traveled from all over the country to attend the Manila temple. Now, more than 200,000 members of the Church living in the Visayas and Mindanao areas will be served by the Cebu temple.

Also attending the dedicatory services were President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency; Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop of the Church; and Elder William R. Walker of the Seventy.

Saturday evening, a cultural celebration was held at which more than 3,000 people between the ages of 12 and 18 retold the rich cultural history of the area through song and dance.

Prior to the dedication, more than 45,000 people from many faiths were given a guided tour of the temple during a two-week open house.

source:lds.org