“The lockdown has given me and my husband time for each other and for our two daughters, since there was no school and no work. I feel that our relationship as a family was strengthened.” – Erlinda Apoli, Butuan City–
“…more quality time together and made us all health conscious. Personally, I discovered the green thumb in me. So, I’m into gardening… planting and growing vegetables in our small terrace. Very rewarding new hobby for me.”- Pearl Joy Cordero, Cabanatuan City
“Quality time with family and getting to discover more of the things I didn’t know I could do. Example: learning how to create arts and crafts.” – Riza Salcedo, Mandaluyong City
“Nakita ko po yung tunay na value ng family. Ang sarap ng feeling na matagal ang oras na magkasama kami sa loob ng bahay at naka-discover ako ng mga bagay na akala ko hindi ko kaya. Mas na-appreciate ko ang provision ng Lord despite this pandemic.” – Dimple Manalo, Mandaluyong City
“As a busy mom of two young children, having my husband at home made our quarantine days more meaningful and joyful. I also got to attend zoom conferences which are made available now, unlike before, I worried where I would leave my children.” – Tanniah Navarro, Cainta, Rizal
“The lockdown has given us more time to reflect and get closer to God. It has also improved family bonding.” – Bernette Algar, Bacolod City
“Family devotion and family bonding was strengthened. I was healed from illness ( high blood ) because I was able to rest in a couple months. No pressure, less stress! Praise God!” – Cresha Matiga, Tacloban City
“Despite the dreadful toll the pandemic is taking, me and my family are becoming more thankful for the small pleasures in life. God never promised us this life would be easy, but He does promise that He is bigger than any storm we face and He’s always working for good.” – Jamil Gomez, Taytay, Rizal
“Our family was able to gather for family altar more than twice a week without being bothered by work schedules.” – Imelda Avila, Mobo, Masbate
“Lockdown reminded us to be grateful and grace-full because we see that so many around us are suffering, to show gratitude for good health and everything we have. Living indoors for months now allows us to practice LOTS of grace for, and FROM, each other so we are “grace-full.” – Faith Nacarato, Mandaluyong City
