Under the Sun ……we had joy, we had fun

The Redemptorist Davao community with the whole staff and their family members went to Gulf View Resort at Bago in Toril on 28th of June. It was our common rest and recreation as a tradition. Like a family we had our own role to play in this pleasure time. We were divided in to three committees. They were the program committee, the food committee and the physical committee. We departed from Bajada at 8.30am and arrived at Gulf View around 9.30am. As we arrived there the different committees started their own task.

The program committee set up their activity with some colorful games. We all were divided in to four groups including the seniors. There was no age barriers, no color differences, no nationality or even male or female. It was a really a blessed day, because the sun was so kind to us where it allowed the clouds to cover it most of the time of the day. With the beat of the music all were filled with joy and happiness every where we experienced the peace and the bond of unity as God’s children. The most attractive event was the volleyball game. The brothers divided themselves as Philippians vs foreigners. It was really an interesting game. So sad! Pinoy lost the game. It was a white wash game. The foreigners struck the pinoys in to three nil (3-0). The pinoy lost in their own soil. By that time some of them already enjoyed the swimming. Then the staff also played the volleyball.

By 12.30 noon we had our delicious lunch blessed by Fr. Brenden. Each and every one found their own companion or the group to eat and enjoy the meal.  All consumed to the full according to his or her own capability. Then here came the busy time to the physical arraignment committee to wash all the dishes. But the volleyball match was still continuing as they are never going to play. By this time some went to sing songs others were in small groups telling stories. Oh I forgot, as usual some of our brothers were playing beach soccer. But so sad to let you know that there were very few spectators watching them. All the eyes were on the volleyball match.  Most of us were fully tired playing whole day. But the bliss and the unity among all never got tired instead of that it became stronger. We left the place at around 4pm saying bye to Gulf View with the intention of going back again one day.     

(Morris)