Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce. Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
Carmina chats with Becky everyday she says we're like next door neighbors only difference we are not exchanging recipes. How does someone you know can survive each day having financial problems? Becky's Story Currently today I only have 150 pesos in my wallet. My food ran out. My coffee is already liquid meaning it has run out and I used water to liquify the dried coffee that has stuck from the bottle. My sugar is 1/4 remaining and I no longer have any brown rice. I am almost negative with my food. Can you trust God and surrender all to him and believe he is the provider? This is how I live my life day by day by God's grace he provides. Carmina asked how Becky supplement does herself with her medication if her funds are low. Who pays her funds? Unfortunately, I don't take any medication. I stopped medication because I prayed that I will not be dependent on to insulin and high blood medicines. I got vaccinated and my immune system began to be stronger. If something snaps...