Josephine and I are always fascinated by him because of his intellectual and leadership prowess. Most of all, he's our mentor and big brother who unconditionally finance our high school and college education. Because of his kind heart, we're able finish our studies and both of us graduated with honors.
He influenced us a lot that we too develop a HABIT of READING. The joy in it which he fondly advocates unquestionably equipped us with vast knowledge.
We remembered back then, we're so reluctant to talk to him because he's really a persuasive speaker that our inital reaction everytime he speaks was to bow our head and not to look at him straight in the eye because honestly we don't know what to say and we just manage to reply with a YES or NO, no But's and If's.
When we are still studying, he asked for a continuous communication so he'll know what's happening in school and in our family at home. A brief note would do, but how many unmailed letters we keep to ourselves because of absurd timidity? Many...
We don't even consider of thinking the "IF". Our thinking cap was he can be reach but there is something hindering in the middle, maybe our shyness and hesitations of unknown reasons.
" What If" we are given the opportunity to know him better?
Reminiscing those good old days , meeting with him is a drop in the bucket. What more with the idea of working with him and be a part of his business? Really a fat chance.
But as we grow older, gradually we realize that it's not what we think of . Simply because he's too humble to take the first step to reach out.
And now that I'm working as his Personal Assistant, I'm so PROUD to SAY that he is really a Patriotic, Philanthropic, Altruistic and Benevolent man.
Phen and I are very thankful that we are lucky enough to be choosen as his scholars.
We take this opportunity to say "Thank You" for the countless good deeds you showed to everybody. And for us, you do it with a turn.
Happy Birthday and we all wish for good health and happiness for you and your family this year and many more years to come.
Happy Happy Birthday
and
Thank You very much
Kuya Joel.
3 comments:
Happy birthday, Joel... and hello, Mimi.
I've had a chance to see Joel's philanthropic side first in 2003, when he was one of the earliest and biggest contributors to my ambitious 'Congenital Heart Defects Awareness' project, and made a donation during my 24 hour 'Heart Kids Blogathon'.
Since then, I have had many chances to see and experience Joel's amazing leadership skills, purpose driven business activities, and inspirational success - and all have taught me something about running my own business and life.
I envy you the chance of working so closely with Joel Christopher, and have no doubt you too are special to have caught his attention.
I wish you every success and hapiness in your future, thank you for a lovely blog post.
All success
Dr.Mani
Hey Joe - Happy Birthday!
And Mimi -> congratulations from our hearts!
Well, Joe is on a mission, like I am - we are loving life; living our passion.
So Mimi, you've already achieved great things and I'm sure you'll grow even more now as Joel's assistant - you attracted it!
Love to you Joel and Mimi,
we (my family) are sending you both and your beloved the best vibrations like always, maybe even a bit more extensive now to help you Joel dealing with your "old age" (just kidding) - you are both very special, you are!
Read you later...
PS: --Calling me SuccessFairy makes me feeling sooo good always, thank you!
SuccessFairy - helping with passion...
Hi Dr. Mani and Successfairy,
Thank you for sharing us your wonderful message.
This blog was lost for almost three months. I really don't know how to recover it until I found out this was put on hold by Google. Just recover it the other week.
It's nice to know that there were people like Joel and you two who are living life with passion and with a big heart to help others.
Joel is the second most influential person in my life and he's probably not even aware of how great all the things he taught me.
Thanks again, and I wish you two a life filed with happiness, contentment and affluence.
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