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Transcript of Assumpta Mag Oct 2013 Page 42
I still remember vividly the day my youngest sister YvonneD. Romualdez (HS'86) shared with me the beautifulstories she heard about the Community of Lay Assumption(CLAY). Her news touched me deeply. I wanted so much tobe a part of it. Attending to family business consumed mybeing back then, full time, day to day. But God must have
seen the yearning in my heart. A year later he started tomove my world around.
One morning my husband Benny surprised me. "Honey I
think its time for us to move to 55 Ponce Street." I wasecstatic because this house, a most significant gift fromGod, is walking distance to Assumption San Lorenzo. Aftera renovation period we moved in 2011, just in time for meto attend a CLAY orientation given by Chinit Rufino.
Listening to Chinit moved me to tears. I felt throughChinit's generous sharing the love of God. Her joy radiatedthrough the entire St. Augustine room captivating myspirit. Hectic as my life at work was, I was able to attendthe talks, which I looked forward to each time. I enjoyedthe gentle company of CLAY members, our CLAY prayercircles were magical! From Patricia Herras and VickyPajarillaga I learned the power of perseverance. FromJanice Cadlum (God rest her kind soul) I learned toconsecrate my loved ones to God. From Sister AnnunciataI gained a wealth of encouragement. Our CLAY batch 7grew in faith and prayer as we laughed at Carmen Prieto'sGodly adventures, listened to inspiring talks given byTeacher Cory Villafania on joyful detachment and TeacherMarilen Reambillo on humility among many others. AIIthewhile, lnez Polotan, our lovable CLAY head, guided us in
selfless ways. Every other Thursday we reflected on theteachings of St. Marie Eugenie that I fell so in love with.
As a result of pursuing my Assumption spiritualitythrough CLAY, I had much to impart to HS '79 batchmates. (We call ourselves the Divine Tarts, a monthlyprayer group.) Jesus became more alive in myeveryday life. I was so filled with his grace that mybreast 3b cancer journey, which began in January2or2, became the most joyful, and I should say themost fruitful, adventure of my life! Since God
allowed me in previous years to actively develop myexterior life, this time my illness allowed me to workon my interior life. Through successive treatments ofchemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation, Herceptininfusions and necessary operations, I enjoyed whatSister IsabelVillacarlos calls a "honeymoon with theLord."
The blessing of living near Assumption allowed me tocomplete the CLAY required talks, attend prayercircles and retreats, go to daily Mass with the sisters
and receive Holy Communion. The graces I receivedwere unwavering faith that I would be well alongwith great joy and a positive attitude. God sent me
little miracles each day that led to my spiritual andphysical healing. Through this awesome encounterGod made me experience firsthand His very greatIove. In joyful detachment, I have emerged a humbleservant feeling so loved by her Master, ready toserve Him for the rest of her life.