HE MADE IT the second time around...
By Winky
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
Boston, Massachusetts
January 14, 2010 12:39am CST
Hey mylot friends,
here i am again so happy and proud to share with you that my son, Angelo made it to the second elimination round of the spelling bee. just a week ago, i made a discussion about me receiving a letter from my son's teacher telling me about his qualifying the first elimination round of the spelling bee. this morning, after the third quarter recognition activity-- where both Angelo and his eldest brother received awards, was the 2nd elimination round of the spelling bee he again made it. he too made it to the math bee. i am feeling cloud nine for all these achievements my kids are getting. i am so proud of them and i hope angelo will make it to the championship round on the 21st of this month.
for those who responded on my previous discussion related to this i would like to thank you for your prayers, wishes and support to my son. he felt the positive energies of your support and it helped a lot.
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17 responses
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
14 Jan 10
hello msfrancisco!
wow! that's a great news! this calls for a celebration!
you have all the reasons in the world to feel like heaven and in cloud nine and be a proud mom to your son!
another great thing to be thankful and to be proud of...
to God be the glory...
congrats to your wonder kids...wonder mom! :-)
you have all the reasons in the world to feel like heaven and in cloud nine and be a proud mom to your son!
another great thing to be thankful and to be proud of...
to God be the glory...
congrats to your wonder kids...wonder mom! :-)1 person likes this
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
Hi CK,
Yes, i am so heavenly happy. you know what color of blouse i wore for the recognition day this morning? fuchsia pink and i remember you for the color. aside from qualifying to the second elimination round, angelo also received an award. his eldest brother did too. thanks for being there with me, sharing my sons victory moments.
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@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
14 Jan 10
haha..thanks msfrancisco that you do remember me even off mylot! see my avatars gives me some kind of identity...hehe
i'm so happy for you my friend and for your children...and its a great feeling sharing the joys & success of our dear friends!
here's a kiss & hug for you & your sons!
here's a kiss & hug for you & your sons!1 person likes this
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
angelo and kuya gian said thanks for the hugs and kisses Aunt CK. my treat and family celebration will be on saturday. well, you're right. you already established your identity dear. i am trying again to change my avatar. i found a nice animated butterfly but i am having problem inserting it!
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
17 Jan 10
Hmmm, I wonder why you can not access the link. I'll have to look into it.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
Hi Canellita,
Thank you! i am trying to check on your writing accounts from your profile but i could not access it. i am excited to see your articles same with mommaj. i will see if i can already start my writing job too hehehehe!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
18 Jan 10
i already did. i read some of your articles...nice and inspiring. you are a certified writer friend. i am proud of you. more articles please. again thanks for sharing it with me!
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
15 Jan 10
That is just so awesome. Congratulations to you and your son, Angelo. He is a whizz kid huh...I'll be proud too, if I'm his parent. Awesome.. keep up the good parenting work, msfrancisco. You are an amazing mom, I'm sure..
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Zed,
Thanks friend! i am happy to hear you once again. Angelo will always be special Zed and his brother too. See, having both of them makes me more special as a mom... as a wife to their dad. i am doing my best to be a good mom and wife!
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
thanks for giving me the chance to become a good friend here. you too. that's why we were bound to meet here and establish a healthy friendship. being so appreciative of each other's personal and family achievements and be a support at down times. again MARAMING SALAMAT ZED...thank you very much zed!
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
15 Jan 10
Oh, how great! And you and your sons have every right to be proud. Language skills are so important to every other area of learning. :)))
Karen@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
16 Jan 10
Amazing, to be sure! It gives him such an edge, and I am happy for him :)@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
he never stops asking...whew, it will be a tiring but fun moment with them. what's up for the weekend Karen? i am taking them to the grocery and then have a treat for a great week in school for my two kids.
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Karen,
Yes, he's so articulate now. Whatever new english word he learned he will ask you its meaning and will spell it for you. he will also make a translation of the english word in Filipino. Amazing right?! Thanks Karen and have a happy weekend!
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@doryvien (2284)
• United States
15 Jan 10
Hi msfrancisco,
Wow, Angelo is just getting better and better. Again, I have no doubt that he'll make it, and he did! Congratulations to Angelo. You have all the reasons to be a proud mama. More power to you and the kids. 
. Suffice it to say, I'm with you in spirit. See you Monday.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
that's why i did not bother even to text you because i know you will just feel bad. don't worry i will bring you some on monday. so, how are you? i hope you're fine now. we missede you mama!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Dearest friend Dory,
Yes he is...amazing getting better! You missed the mini celebration in the office this afternoon. i bought pandesal and coke as a simple treat for my sons accomplishments--yes sons--including kuya gian. He too received an award not for spelling bee but for the third quarter. I will always be a proud mom and parent to both of them! I owe you...finals will be next week!
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
14 Jan 10
Didn,t i tell you that he is going to make it. I am so proud of you and your two boys. You know, i told my hubby about the first spelling bee and i really wish you could have seen his face just now as i told him of the next success. He says congratulations to you and your boys. I know you are in seventh heaven. Enjoy it and bask in it, because God is really proud of these achievements as well. PLEASE, let u know of the next achievement. I really cannot wait, because now those boys are going to win as far as they go, i just know it. You have yourself a very nice day.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Saphrina,
Yes, i know i remember you made that wish and here it is...my son did it again and his brother too. Really you shared my story with your husband? thanks for that. please tell him that i am happy to know how he appreciates our story...my kids success story.
Thanks, for that anticipation that Angelo will make it to the finals. i will inform you for sure! have a great weekend!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
kindly extend our heartfelt thanks to your husband and here's a hug for your friend for your kindness. you are such a wonderful couple being appreciative of stories like ours. you will surely be blessed in your life!
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
15 Jan 10
You just give those two boys of yours a very happy and congratulations kiss from me and my hubby. We always like to hear about any child or children who do well in anything they put their minds to. Have a nice day. Your children are really special.
@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
18 Jan 10
Congratulations to your sons. I know the achievements of children are the prized moments of a parents life and I can truely gell with you in your pride. This really is great news and though I have not been very constant with mylot these days, when I read your post I could feel equally proud. Im sure Angelo will make it to the finals and that he will win. Tell me if it is shown on TV and on which channel and which day. I will surely make it a point to see it. My prayers and blessings are with the boys. Keep it up.@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
18 Jan 10
Hi Kety,
Thanks for your wishes and greetings for my kids. i appreciate it. it will just be in the school and we parents are invited to watch the spelling bee to show moral support to our kids. it will be on thursday the 20th of january. whatever will be the result angelo is always assured of our love and support...he's already a winner for us.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
14 Jan 10
Hi msf,
Congratulations dear, I am so happy to know that he did it again. I am sure with the support of you he can do more wonderful things. Please take nice care of him and support him as you do always. Our prayers and best wishes are with you every time. Hope to hear good news soon from you. Best of luck.
, I am so happy to know that he did it again. I am sure with the support of you he can do more wonderful things. Please take nice care of him and support him as you do always. Our prayers and best wishes are with you every time. Hope to hear good news soon from you. Best of luck.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
Again thanks for being happy for my son. Your wishes and prayers keep on inspiring us as we continue with our struggles in the mainstream program and special education program for our special kids. i am blessed with people like you who never gives up proving me encouragement and support.
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@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
i am not only trying my best to be but i am doing my best for my sons. there's nothing i want for them--to be god-fearing and good-hearted persons in their own simple and unique way. thanks friend!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Dawn,
Angelo says: "thanks Aunt Dawn for your wishes. I will do my best to make it until the finals. I hope you will continue praying for me. Mom is so lucky for having friends here in mylot like you..." love, Angelo
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
15 Jan 10
Hi! Congratulations to your son and to you too! I understand your feelings as a parent. I myself is and whenever my son has great accomplishment I feel so elated! We parents do always want our son to achieve great things. I'm glad you have a son like Angelo and I believe you have brought him up so well. Keep it up!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Salonga,
THanks for the affirmation and for having the same feeling with me. it was such a great feeling right?! I hope i can make it the time that he will truly be able to fully make it in the regular school. i am happy that he's coping fast in is first year in the mainstream program. Good luck too and please give my hugs to your son.
@angelajoy (1825)
• Philippines
15 Jan 10
Hello there and congratulations! I know how happy you feel. My niece once competed in a quiz bee too. She made it through the first elimination, but sadly, she didn't make it through the second one. I'm glad your son made it, and I hope he will win the championship.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Angela,
Nice to hear from you again friend. It's okay. She's already a winner for making it to the first elimination round. So, how did she accept the result? i hope she's fine. Please tell her that i admire her for making it too in a quiz bee competition.
Well, make it or not for the final round, Angelo will still be the champion for us. He will still be loved no matter what.
@sutent (1060)
• China
16 Jan 10
Hi friend,
It is great. Congratulation.
My parents are always proud of me when i was a child, because in that time, i was a good student and acquired a lot awards. My parents always post my awards on house wall to praise me, which in turn urge me to study hard.
Thanks for your sharing.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
16 Jan 10
Thanks Sutent.
We are preparing now for the final round. Angelo is very determined about his goal in school and hopefully he'll make it to the finals. whatever will be the result he is already a winner for all of us since the time he started the spelling bee.
parents will always be proud of their kids achievements. i understand you parents feelings...i can relate.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
17 Jan 10
That is wonderful news to hear and you as a mother have every right to be proud of your children's achievements. So, what is there in the spelling bee for Angelo besides the pride of knowing that he is a very good speller? When I was in school I would qualify for things like this but I never got to the final round. It really stank to because the prize from these was always either scholarships or savings bonds to be used for college.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
18 Jan 10
Hi Dorann,
I don't know the prize yet. but just knowing that our son who has autism can make it --considering the fact that he's in his first year in the mainstream program/regular school, it's already a great prize for us. if ever he will make it- the prize will be a bonus. right now he's already the champion for us! thanks friend!
@myramae19 (667)
• Philippines
15 Jan 10
Congratulations msfrancisco, You must be very proud and happy for your children achievements.. children achievements are parents achievements as well.
my son is just three years old now,and he'll be going to school by june this year. how I wish he'll be good in school and make us really proud.Good luck to your son Angelo, hope he'll make it to the championship round.let's pray for that friend. Good luck.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Myramae,
Until now i am still in cloud nine friend for all the developments and achievements my sons made. My co-workers even teased me for a treat. So this afternoon i bough some bread and coke and we had a mini celebration in the office for the sons achievements.
Thanks for your prayers in anticipation for the final round. i will keep you posted for any development. thanks!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
yes english and math dear friend. what else can i say but a never ending thank you for all your wishes and positive messages for me and my kids. this is making me so greatly happy.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
14 Jan 10
Congratulations again to Angelo! You are very lucky to have such overachieving kids. I'm sure they also feel the pride and the love in you. No matter what happens in the eliminations or the finals, this is already a cause for celebration. And they have nothing to prove anymore. I hope you remind them that, aside from doing their best, they should also enjoy the moment. So as to make great memories.
Good luck!
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
14 Jan 10
hi bounce,
yes, we enjoyed the moment. you are right. he's already a champion for us. i know he gave his best and whatever will be result of the last round-- for now he's already a WINNER. right now he's happy just being beside me doing mylot while he's having his chocolates.
@msfrancisco9369 (10002)
• Boston, Massachusetts
15 Jan 10
Hi Kicdash,
That's good. i am happy that this discussion refreshed you happy moments in school and remembered all your achievements too. Yes, i am a proud mom not only of angelo but of his older brother too. they are both special but they always make everything special in their great special way. Thank you for responding.
Welcome to mylot. have fun and enjoy your weekend!
