Arturo P. Roda, 85th b-day

"Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal" by Ernani Cuenco; arr by Nestor Zamora for String Quartet of Nonoy Alsaybar and Gonzales siblings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLmBFVJE7x0

Dr Arturo P. Roda singing his own composition on his 85th b-day celebration at Adong's, cor Redlands and Mt. View, Loma Linda, CA., 28 Sept 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2kSIlhxXaM


The music is indelibly printed in my mind. There should be no problem transcribing it. By the way I composed this music around 1947 while I was at Manila Central University College of Medicine, and I also entitled it then, "Come Jesus"; but, the lyrics did not come until I had my tenure at the White Memorial Medical Center in 1974-75. I was very lonely, and would spend my spare time at the Ampitheatre where there was a piano. The security man was a Filipino, ex-boxer, and even when it was time to close the rooms, he would let me stay on. One night I was inspired, and by morning I had all the lyrics written down with hardly any further alteration to this day. I trust that this piece will be an inspiration to others.


Come Jesus And Abide
By Arturo P. Roda, MD

"Come Jesus, and abide",
Breathes out this longing heart.
"Thy presence by my side,
Sweet comfort does impart."

Bid all my strivings cease,
Tho' pressed by trials sore,
The blessings of Thy peace,
O Lord, in me restore.

O Child of God from wand'rings far,
The Savior welcomes thee.
No longer shall life's conflicts mar
Thy joy of being free. Oh,

"Come Jesus and abide"
Breathes now this happy soul
Praise God, He will provide,
My LORD, my ROCK, my ALL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqhs02pf8e0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_b4BaP4xJg

Look at this Man
Words and music adapted from “Look at the World” by John Rutter
1.
Look at [this man, loving and faithful husband];
[Lolo Turing, he’s my grandma’s little brother.]
[Handsome and smart] so many joys and wonders,
So many miracles along [his] way.

Praise to thee O Lord, for [Doctor Roda];
[Lolo, Uncle, Daddy, b’loved Friend:
[He’s a gift] we share, and [he’s a] blessing,
[Lolo is from] thee.

2.
[Lolo Turing, we praise the Lord and thank him],
[That you have reached the ripe age eighty-five
[You are still sharp
[Full of God’s love and wisdom.
[You are an inspiration to us all:]

Praise to thee, O Lord, for [Doctor Roda
[Lolo, Uncle, Daddy, beloved Friend:
[You’re a gift’ we share, and [you’re a] blessing
[Lolo is from thee.]

3.
Think of [his life, missionary doctor
[In Cebu and in Iligan where he worked.
[Then he came to the U.S.A. and
[Trials came but he proved true to God.]

Praise to thee, O Lord, for [Doctor Roda
[Lolo, Uncle, Daddy, beloved Friend:
[You’re a gift’ we share, and [you’re a] blessing
[Lolo is from thee.]

4.
Ev’ry good gift, all that we need and cherish
Comes from the Lord in tokens of his love;
We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty;
His is the earth, and his the heav’ns above:

Praise to thee, O Lord, all creation,
Give us thankful hearts, that we may see
All the gifts we share, and ev’ry blessing
All things come of thee,
[Lolo is from thee.]

Sanidad Twin Martial Artists (Arnis)

Manang Cora,

Thanks for playing for me on the piano and comments: "Hindi pa rin laos si Orlie!" I just got too emotional that day, and my voice got locked up. This has never happenend to me before:-) Smile. Mabuti na lang my violin was there to back me up. Auntie Pancing asked Mamang to tell me to play the fiddle. Since I already agreed to sing earlier, I just decided to do both. The emotion was probably due to the fact that 40 years ago, I sang the same song in the exact same place (of course, ibang pianist). God has been so wonderful to me and my family, money and healthwise all this years. Praise the Lord!


Alan, Aileen, and Marc Anthony


Picture of my Twins. They went to Califonia two years ago to compete in the Filipino Martial Arts (arnis). They ended up fighting for the top spot. Although neither wanted to be in second place, they both decided to quit in the midst of their vicious struggle for first place. I cried while watching the video especially when they were embracing, consoling and wiping each other's bloody faces. It was a horror to me and I blamed myself for introducing my two boys to this kind of violence.

Orlie Sanidad

I certainly enjoyed the Roda Reunion that I was proud to be married to one of them. There was some sense of direction in that reunion and not just having a party. I felt bad that we missed Alne's sermon. I hope to be in the next one again.

Discovering the Treasures

Photo album compiled by Erli and Orville Cautivar

To view entire album click the URL below:

http://www.mypublisher.com/bookshelf/bookviewer.py?d=cppl%60je%3e3426868-tq%3e2

A family reunion is like a treasure hunt... where we discover the riches we have--the special people that make up our family.

REMEMBER the stories that make our family special.
RECOGNIZE how precious each person is and enjoy their company to the fullest.
RELATE to each other by "really listening" to each other.
RENEW our relationship by just loving them...
THE WAY THAT JESUS LOVES US.