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92nd Birthday Celebration of Lolo Benny

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We had a beautiful family celebration for Lolo’s 92nd birthday!  This was a very special birthday for Lolo because his birthday fell on the Feast of the Divine Mercy.  For Lolo this was such a blessing for him and this made him very very happy to celebrate on this special day

He only invited the family and his pilgrimage group and a very select few friends.  The theme was Moroccan though he insisted we order Japanese food from Sugi! 🙂  

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Beautiful receptionists as you arrive

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You are given two cards so you know what table you are assigned to – for dinner and for after dinner

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4 Priests concelebrated the Holy Mass – Fr. Frias, Fr. Adorable, Msgr. Bernardo and Fr. Dennis!

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 After the Holy Mass, was dinner

Decor was done by Rustan’s Flower shop – by my sister, Maricar.  In theme with his devotion to the Divine Mercy

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After dinner, Fr. Caluag gave a surprise for Lolo Benny!!  Entertainment by Vina Morales! 🙂

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The letter B for Benny made out of the gold Selecta ice cream cans which they lit with candles

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 This to me was magical!  Beautiful Moroccan set up!!!!!!

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All the third generation group photo – Thanks to Marie she brought us all to Morocco in this photo!  I told the family, one day I hope that we just do not imagine being in Morocco but actually be there 🙂  That’s my wish! 🙂

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Thank you Gabby and Jia Estrella

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for lending us your beautiful Majorelle furniture and accessories.  It was amazing how they transformed the place and brightened it up with the Moroccan touch! Jia told me that she went to Morocco and collaborated with her sister in law, Malou Jaidi and they worked closely with the suppliers there.  They provided the colors and designs and the manufacturers executed it.  Obviously they have good taste!  The merchandise is truly beautiful – Made in Morocco but made especially for the Philippine market – all available at Rustan’s

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Propagation of the Devotion to the Divine Mercy

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One of Lolo’s legacy to the family is  THE FAMILY!  Lolo is making sure that the family is strong and united as he wants to see this while he is still alive and long after he is gone.  Another one of his legacies is his devotion to the Lord – whether it be in the form of the Twin Sacred Hearts or the Divine Mercy.  The family and the Rustan Group of companies have always been devoted to the Sacred Heart – weekly masses and stores are all dedicated to the Sacred Heart enthroned in every blessing.  

After Lolo’s pilgrimage to Krakow, he is now propagating the Divine Mercy.

Previous entry:  Devotion to the Divine Mercy December 31, 2012

So everywhere in the house now is all full of Divine Mercy in all forms and shapes 🙂

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Painting in his chapel by Leaño

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A gigantic framed Divine Mercy

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Booklets and prayers 

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More framed images in all sizes and designs 

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Given by Tita Nena for him to giveaway- Thank you Lolo for giving us one.  It’s so addicting, I already have three images in my house! 🙂 

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 Images in all sizes – small, medium and large 🙂  he is so cute 

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For his 92nd birthday, he had this image made for 14,000 people – which includes all the employees of the Rustan Group of Companies- that was his way of celebrating his birthday! My Lolo is so generous! 

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Very beautiful!  I also got one 🙂 

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